# Ishida acquires National Packaging Systems

Ishida has acquired National Packaging Systems (NPS), a South African manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment. The acquisition will be unveiled at Propak Africa 2025, expanding Ishida's portfolio in Africa.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-01-29
- Where: Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: filling and packaging equipment, tray sealers, multihead weighers, X-ray inspection systems, snack food packing solutions
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Ishida](https://endata.com/companies/28357.md) (acquirer)
- [National Packaging Systems](https://endata.com/companies/76470.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodandbeverage.business](https://www.foodandbeverage.business/packaging/ishida-and-nps-join-forces-to-propel-growth-in-africas-manufacturing-sector/), 2025-01-29: "Through this acquisition, African food and drink businesses now have even greater access to NPS's extensive product range alongside Ishida's world-class weighing, packing, and quality control solutions."

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