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Massman Automation acquires Sabel Engineering

Massman Automation Designs—located in Villard, Minnesota—has acquired Sabel Engineering Corporation.

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Founded in 1971, Sabel Engineering Corporation is the originator of bottom-load case packing. By adding the Sabel bottom-load and robotic top-loading case packers to its case packaging product line, Massman strengthens its position in the packaging marketplace. Says Jeff Bigger, president of Massman, “Sabel’s 38-year history of delivering high-quality machines to companies throughout the world will enable Massman to offer a broader range of case packing and end of line solutions. Massman Automation Designs is committed to maintaining the excellent Sabel technology and the support Sabel customers have come to know.” Massman Automation Designs, LLC has been providing packaging solutions for more than 30 years to a wide variety of industries. As a supplier of automation solutions, Massman Automation develops long-term relationships with customers, and provides life-long support of the solution.
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