About us
Power-Packer is a recognized leader in motion control systems. Since our founding in 1970, we have delivered innovative hydraulic solutions to the Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Medical, and Off-Highway industries—driving performance, safety, and reliability across diverse applications.
Engineering
Power-Packer’s products are custom specific solutions. Therefore, it is very important that the design of each product suits the customer, and has doubtless performance. The main objective of our engineers and production engineers is to design products and production processes in accordance with our customers specifications and our own high standards. Our engineering department consists of specialists who design and innovate hydraulic and electro-hydraulic actuation systems according to customer requirements. The design process is carefully planned and well structured, using common design tools like Function Analysis, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, and Design for Assembly.
Electronic CAD Data interchange, as well as the possibility of resident engineering, enable intensive and fast communication with our customers. Products are designed in concurrence with their specific production process, which means an optimization of production flow, manufacturing effort and stock usage. At the end, Power-Packer’s products will be well functioning components for reliable end products that are offered by our customer.
Logistics
Power-Packer Logistics is executed according to the lean-principles, which ensures maximum added value for our customers. Together with our logistic partners, we develop logistic structures which are flexible and tailored to individual customer requirements. These allow maximum alignment and agility in the total end-to-end supply chain.
Best practices from the automotive domain are applied in all logistic processes, continuously optimizing the lean supply chain, whilst maintaining resilience. Global presence, up-to-date IT-communication, detailed transport analysis and packaging management do not only provide a low cost basis but support green operations.
Production
The main objective of our production departments is to enable the timely delivery of our products while maintaining high quality, high flexibility and minimizing costs.
The continuous improvement of our production system is amongst others achieved by implementing modern techniques like Kaizen, In Process control (Poka Yoke) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The development of production lines and shop floor logistics are concurrent with our product development.
Quality
Power-Packer holds quality certifications including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.
Learn more about our Quality information.
Sales
Power-Packer’s headquarters are in Oldenzaal, The Netherlands where the Product Strategy is located, which includes the Global Sales, Engineering and Marketing departments in addition to that Operations and Logistics.
Working for world markets means being able to operate efficiently as a business partner worldwide – that’s why we have a global footprint of manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Safety
At Power-Packer, safety is our top priority, ensuring that all employees work without health risks. This collective responsibility involves adhering to safety policies and procedures that include safe product and process design, safe working standards, housekeeping, and house rules.
Lockout Tag Out: By effectively implementing this protocol during maintenance or repair work, we prevent accidental machinery startups, significantly reducing the risk of workplace accidents and enhancing workplace safety.
System Startup Procedures: These procedures involve thorough preparation, comprehensive safety checks, and personnel training to ensure smooth execution and hazard mitigation.
Material Handling: These protocols cover safe transportation and storage of goods within our facilities, minimizing risks and promoting a secure work environment.
Proactive Safety Committees: We identify risks and drive continuous improvement through:
- Daily safety reviews and stand-up meetings
- Behavior Safety Observation Audits
- 6S: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety
Team Member Well-Being Initiatives: We prioritize team members’ health and well-being through various initiatives, including:
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Work-Life Balance Support
Together, we’re fostering a robust safety culture that empowers every individual.
