A packaging machine specialist is founded
Claus Pohle and Peter Sakewitz found a trading company for packaging machines and accessories in Buchholz in der Nordheide: the first step in a story that continues to this day.
We develop solutions that make your production simpler, faster and better. Rooted locally in Zarrentin am Schaalsee, at home internationally in 82 countries.
We see ourselves as more than a machine builder. Our strength also lies in application engineering and in personal advice that goes beyond the machine sale.
More than 500 colleagues working towards a shared goal, at our headquarters and in Emmen, the Netherlands.
Named TOP Training Company five times by the Schwerin Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), because we invest in the next generation.
Claus Pohle and Peter Sakewitz found a trading company for packaging machines and accessories in Buchholz in der Nordheide: the first step in a story that continues to this day.
The VARIOVAC brand is founded on 1 October. The move to Zarrentin am Schaalsee creates space for the planned in-house machine production, ideally located on the A24 motorway between Hamburg and Berlin.
Production of the first in-house thermoforming packaging machines starts in Zarrentin. VARIOVAC evolves from a trading company into a manufacturer.
Production and storage space at the Zarrentin am Schaalsee site expands, and VARIOVAC consolidates its role as a key employer in the region.
Rising order volumes and a growing number of international customers and sales partners make a separate administration building necessary.
The new dispatch hall also brings a spacious development and training area. VARIOVAC takes on increasing social responsibility, for example through apprenticeships for mechatronics technicians and warehouse logistics specialists.
Certification to the international quality standard ISO 9001:2015 confirms efficient internal processes and a comprehensive quality management system.
With the first in-house five-axis CNC milling centre, parts manufacturing begins on a larger scale. At the same time, VARIOVAC secures room for the future with 22,903 m² of additional space.
A new 2,948 m² hall creates additional space for production, parts manufacturing and offices.
Additional machining centres further expand in-house parts manufacturing capacity.
VARIOVAC celebrates 50 years of PS SystemPack GmbH and 25 years at the Zarrentin site under the VARIOVAC brand, while the CNC milling centre continues to expand.
VARIOVAC is certified to ISO 14001:2015 and launches the sustainability initiative aware. It also sets up the VARIOVAC Foundation to support people from Ukraine affected by the war and is recognised as a climate-verified company.
A 900 m² dispatch hall and a canteen with a sun terrace are built. VARIOVAC is certified as a Family-Friendly Company for the first time, and Jörg Reimer is made an honorary citizen of the town of Zarrentin for his commitment and the Ukraine relief effort.
For setting up the VARIOVAC Foundation as part of its Ukraine relief, VARIOVAC receives the 'Unternehmen in Verantwortung' (Responsible Company) certificate of honour from the Schwerin Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), awarded to only seven entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, in-house parts manufacturing continues to grow.
With participants from 43 countries, VARIOVAC celebrates the launch of the new Maximus RE thermoforming packaging machine and the opening of new production space. Further expansion is already in preparation.
Recertification to the international standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 confirms VARIOVAC's comprehensive quality and environmental management system.
"At VARIOVAC, we combine decades of experience with the ambition to get a little better every day, for our customers and for our team."
"Sales is about recognising opportunities and turning them into results."
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"Our success is built on the people who make it possible: passionate, committed and talented individuals."
"Food, Non-Food or Medical: we listen carefully, give honest advice and support our customers worldwide, from the first conversation until long after commissioning."
Between the forests and the Schaalsee lies the place we call home. Here, in the heart of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, a small factory hall has grown over the decades into a production site where packaging solutions for the whole world are made today, while we have stayed true to our roots.
Founded on 1 December 2022, the VARIOVAC Foundation supports people affected by the war in Ukraine with humanitarian aid and financial support, both for refugees in Germany and directly on the ground in Ukraine.
High-quality packaging solutions are built in a network: alongside in-depth expertise and many years of experience, we rely on selected sales and service partners who look after VARIOVAC customers worldwide.
VARIOVAC aware is our initiative for environmental and social responsibility, regionally and worldwide: from the environment and social issues to responsible governance.
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