# Viking Masek and IAS Inc. form strategic partnership for packaging automation

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies entered into a strategic partnership with IAS Inc., including Viking Masek purchasing an undisclosed stake in IAS, to offer integrated packaging automation solutions.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-05-14
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: packaging machine systems, robotics, machine vision, control systems
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Viking Masek Packaging Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/55111.md)
- [IAS Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/55112.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [packworld.com](https://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/machinery/cartoning/news/21427676/viking-masek-global-packaging-technologies-viking-masek-ias-inc-form-strategic-partnership-to-expand-packaging-automation-offerings), 2021-05-14: "This partnership will offer our clients new technology that will supercharge their ability to increase efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness."

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