Mech-I-Tronic integrates Colamark and strengthens in pharmaceutical packaging

The global leader in the design and production of custom mechatronic solutions for pharmaceutical, cosmetics and packaging sectors uniting highly specialized brands such as CB Automation, Neyret Group, Union, Tecom, Alci, SMP and Ermo, Mech-I-Tronic announced the acquisition of Colamark, a company based in Guangzhou, China, specialized in the development and production of automatic machines and complete lines for industrial automation in the pharmaceutical sector, including labelling, counting and serialization.

Colamark is recognized as one of the most technologically advanced companies in its segment, with a strong positioning in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. The company has developed award-winning proprietary technologies, including particle counting and inspection systems for quality control and ultra-high-precision, high-efficiency assembly solutions now adopted by leading international industrial players. In 2024, the company recorded revenues of approximately 17 million euros.

With Colamark joining the Group, Mech-I-Tronic accelerates its ability to deliver end-to-end, customer-specific solutions that combine precision engineering, advanced electronics. This integration reinforces the Group’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable development, supporting global customers in the pharmaceutical and medical industries with increasingly integrated automation needs.

By combining complementary strengths, Mech-I-Tronic and Colamark will create immediate synergies in delivering complete pharmaceutical packaging lines, from core packaging modules to inspection, serialization and aggregation. The Group’s decentralized footprint will further enhance speed of execution, enabling rapid delivery of systems and services to global customers across regions.

“The entry of Colamark into the Group represents a strategic step of great industrial value. We are talking about a company that has built its positioning on excellence in technology, advanced engineering capabilities and deep knowledge of the needs of the pharmaceutical and medical industries. This acquisition fits perfectly into our growth path across the entire mechatronics value chain: from process automation to the most advanced packaging and quality control solutions. Integrating Colamark means further expanding our technology portfolio, accelerating the development of high value-added solutions for global customers, and structurally strengthening our presence in Asia,” said Marco Giovannini, Chairman of Mech-I-Tronic.

“We are excited to join Mech-I-Tronic. By combining complementary strengths, we will be able to create greater value for our customers. Our extensive geographic presence, technologically advanced solutions, and deep industry expertise will generate immediate synergies in delivering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Thanks to the decentralization of our resources, we will provide systems and services to global customers quickly and efficiently. These synergies will also enable us to offer more effective service and a structured, scalable offering for Mech-I-Tronic companies across the Asian continent,” Daniel Chan, founder and CEO of Colamark, added.