Beck Packautomaten turns 65: The family business from Frickenhausen has developed from a garage idea into an international specialist for packaging solutions.
Beck Packautomaten celebrates its 65th anniversary on 9 May 2025. What began in 1960 with an innovative idea in a garage in Nürtingen has developed into an internationally active company known for its customised packaging solutions.
The beginnings: Innovation from the garage
In the 1950s, textile entrepreneur Hans Beck recognised the growing need for attractive product packaging for the retail trade. With the aim of presenting his textile products in an appealing way, he developed the first prototype of a fully automatic packaging machine in his garage in 1958. The response was overwhelming, and on 9 May 1960 he founded „Nürtinger Textilpacker beck + Co.“.“
Expansion and diversification
The customer portfolio quickly expanded beyond the textile industry. Demand from the printing and paper industry led to the development of the first series packer, which still has a unique selling point on the market today. In 1965, the company moved to Frickenhausen to meet the growing demand for space. A new plant was built there, which is still the company's headquarters today - To the chronicle of the company
Technological milestones
In the decades that followed, Beck Packautomaten developed a wide range of packaging solutions, including series packers, forming shoulder machines, banding machines and shrink tunnels. These machines were used in a wide range of industries, from the food industry to e-commerce and the automotive sector. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of packaging solutions for the mail order business that meet the increasing demands of online retailing .
Generational change and continuity
In 2002, Beate Beck-Deharde took over the management of the family business. Under her leadership, internationalisation was driven forward and new markets opened up. Julia Deharde, the third generation, joined the management team in 2010, continuing the family tradition .
VIDEO - Interview with Beate Beck-Deharde
Sustainability and future orientation
Beck Packautomaten attaches great importance to sustainability. The company develops packaging solutions that utilise both film and paper to meet the different requirements of its customers.Environmentally friendly materials such as monofoils and recycled materials are used. We are also continuously working on the energy efficiency of the machines to minimise the ecological footprint .
Looking ahead
With a strong focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, Beck Packautomaten is optimistic about the future. The company plans to further expand its position as a leading provider of packaging solutions and integrate new technologies to meet the changing demands of the market.
