IMA Group to unveil cutting-edge E-Commerce packaging technologies at LogiMAT 2025, including automated solutions for box forming, closing, and lid application

IMA Group, through its E-COMMERCE division—an innovator in E-Fulfillment, Intralogistics, and 3PL packaging solutions is showcasing its state-of-the-art technologies and industry-leading innovations at LogiMAT in Hall 6, Stand 6B18. Under the spotlight is the E-CO Flex packaging system—a versatile family of machines designed to streamline and accelerate the packaging process. The E-CO Flex series comprises a variety of technologies tailored to meet the diverse needs of the E-Commerce sector, ranging from automated case erectors and formers to height-reduction case closers and lid applicators.

Highlights of the E-CO Flex System

E-CO Flex Forming Module

The E-CO Flex Forming module is a multi-size case erector capable to handle up to 12 different case footprints. The machine processes FEFCO 200 or FEFCO 201 cases and integrates seamlessly with a customer’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to automatically select the best-fit box for the products being packed. Once the ideal case is identified, the blank is picked from the magazine, erected, and the bottom is sealed using sustainable water-activated tape. The pre-assembled container is then presented to the operator, who inserts the items and secures them with the required dunnage.

E-CO Flex Closing Module (ON SHOW)

The E-CO Flex Closing module, on show at LogiMAT, completes the packaging process. Operators insert the open-faced case into the machine, which measures the void within the box. If unnecessary space is detected, the machine reduces the box height and closes it, folding the flaps to fit the adjusted dimensions.

This modular system can function as stand-alone equipment or be combined with the E-CO Flex Forming module to create a fully automated packaging station, accommodating diverse plant configurations. By integrating right-sizing capabilities, the E-CO Flex series allows e-tailers to consolidate multiple stations into a single unit, enhancing productivity, minimizing material usage, and reducing dimensional (DIM) weight-based shipping costs.

E-CO Flex SealMatic

The E-CO Flex SealMatic completes the family with its automated random case sealing capabilities. This high-speed machine processes FEFCO 201 cases by folding the top flaps and sealing both the top and bottom with water-activated tape, handling up to 20 boxes per minute. Optional features include hazardous material (hazmat) label application, print-and-apply shipping labels, and vision systems to verify the quality of the finished case.

E-CO Flex XL Modules

IMA’s commitment to innovation is evident in the new XL versions of the E-CO Flex Forming and Closing modules. Designed to handle a broader range of box sizes, the XL modules retain the core benefits of the E-CO Flex series. They are capable of erecting FEFCO 201 and FEFCO 200 cases in both single-wall and double-wall corrugated cardboard formats, achieving a speed up to 10 cases per minute with modular and high autonomy case magazines, minimizing the replenishment time and ensuring the refilling of the cases while the machine is in motion.

New Developments for 2025

E-CO Flex Lidding

The new E-CO Flex Lidding module is specifically designed to seal incoming FEFCO 200 cases with the best-fit-to-size lid. Equipped with height-reduction capabilities, the machine optimizes case dimensions basing on the content and applies the right-size lid to multiple box footprints with precision and efficiency. Supporting up to 6 different lid sizes, selected automatically after having detected the incoming case dimensions, the E-CO Flex Lidding module enhances flexibility and operational reliability.

Sustainable and Scalable Solutions

Designed for both greenfield and brownfield sites, the E-CO Flex series adapts to the fast-changing needs of logistics flows. With a focus on sustainability, these systems are capable to seal cases with Water Activated Tape (WAT), and to reduce material usage by minimizing void fill and optimizing case dimensions, offering significant environmental and cost benefits.

Visit IMA E-COMMERCE at Hall 6, Stand 6B18, from March 11th to 13th, 2025, at LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany.The post IMA Group to unveil cutting-edge E-Commerce packaging technologies at LogiMAT 2025, including automated solutions for box forming, closing, and lid application first appeared on Warehouse & Logistics News.