Autopack and Weightpack partner to deliver advanced net weight filling systems for UK manufacturers
Partnership expands access to advanced net weight filling and capping systems for UK manufacturers
4 Aug 2026
Massimiliano Milletti (Weightpack) and Wayne Kedward and Jonathon Stewart (Autopack)
Autopack has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian equipment manufacturer Weightpack to provide UK-based manufacturers with direct access to advanced net weight filling and capping systems.
The collaboration, focused on food and beverage, household and industrial cleaning products, personal care and cosmetics, chemical, and wider liquid packaging sectors, will see Weightpack’s filling technology combined with Autopack’s UK market knowledge, engineering expertise, and after-sales support to deliver accurate, hygienic, and reliable packaging solutions.
Strategic partnership to strengthen UK packaging capabilities
By working together, the two companies will offer tailored and integrated packaging lines that meet the specific needs of UK producers handling liquids, powders, and viscous products.
This collaboration aligns with Autopack’s strategy of partnering with international machinery specialists to deliver complete, high-performance packaging solutions. Weightpack adds complementary expertise in net weight filling, enhancing Autopack’s ability to support customers seeking precision, flexibility and long-term reliability in their filling operations.
Advanced net weight filling for liquids, powders, and viscous products
Weightpack’s net weight filling systems are engineered for high accuracy, hygiene, and performance across a wide range of applications. The technology can handle products spanning a broad viscosity range, from thin, free-flowing liquids to more challenging viscous products such as peanut butter.
By integrating Weightpack’s equipment into complete lines, Autopack can help UK manufacturers improve fill accuracy, reduce product giveaway, and enhance overall line efficiency.
Flexible capping and closure solutions
In addition to advanced filling capabilities, the technology offered through the partnership is adaptable to a wide variety of closures. Supported closure types include:
- Screw caps
- Flip-top caps
- Pump dispensers
- Spray triggers
- Other specialist closure formats
This flexibility allows UK manufacturers to run multiple product formats and packaging designs on the same line, supporting brand differentiation and rapid response to changing market demands.
Local support, engineering expertise and faster spare parts
The collaboration is designed to provide UK customers with strong local support throughout the lifecycle of their equipment. Manufacturers will benefit from:
- Local commercial advice tailored to the UK market
- Technical assistance from Autopack’s engineering team
- Faster access to spare parts
- Joint training from Autopack and Weightpack technical teams
Engineering teams from both businesses will work together to deliver installation, calibration, maintenance and on-site service, helping customers maximise uptime and maintain consistent filling performance.
Jonathon Stewart, UK Sales Director at Autopack, said, “Our role is to bring together the right technology, engineering knowledge and local support to deliver packaging lines that perform. Weightpack adds a proven, high-quality net weight filling solution to our portfolio and strengthens our ability to support customers looking for accuracy, flexibility and long-term reliability.
“Combined with our existing international partnerships, this gives customers access to best-in-class technology, backed by the practical project management, installation and after-sales support they need on the ground.”
Massimiliano Milletti, Area Sales Manager at Weightpack, added, “The UK is an important market for Weightpack, and working with Autopack gives us a strong local partner with the technical capability and customer relationships to support manufacturers properly. Together, we can make advanced net weight filling technology more accessible while ensuring customers receive the service and support required for successful long-term operation.”
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Autopack and Weightpack partnership enhance net weight filling technology for UK manufacturers?
The partnership combines Weightpack’s high-accuracy net weight filling systems with Autopack’s UK market knowledge, engineering expertise and after-sales support. UK manufacturers in food, beverage, chemical, cleaning, personal care, and other liquid sectors gain access to tailored, integrated packaging lines designed to improve fill accuracy, hygiene, reliability and overall line efficiency for liquids, powders and viscous products.
What industries in the UK will benefit from Weightpack’s net weight filling and capping systems via Autopack?
UK manufacturers in food and beverage, household and industrial cleaning products, chemicals, and personal care and cosmetics will benefit. The systems also support other liquid and semi-liquid packaging applications, including products with a broad viscosity range, from free-flowing liquids to viscous products like peanut butter, helping reduce product giveaway and improve packaging line performance.
What closure types can Autopack and Weightpack’s flexible capping solutions handle for UK packaging lines?
Through the Autopack–Weightpack collaboration, UK manufacturers can run multiple closure formats on the same line, including screw caps, flip-top caps, pump dispensers, spray triggers and other specialist closures. This flexibility supports varied product formats and packaging designs, enabling brand differentiation and faster response to changing market demands while maintaining accurate, hygienic and reliable filling and capping operations.