Pentapack NV

Pentapack NV: Premium Thermoforming Systems for Hospital Pharmacies, R&D Labs, and the Pharmaceutical Industry

Pentapack NV is a Belgian manufacturer of premium thermoforming systems for hospital pharmacies, R&D laboratories, and the pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kinrooi, Belgium, the company engineers packaging solutions that solve the industry’s core challenge: maximizing production output without sacrificing valuable floor space.

Pentapack’s machines combine pharmaceutical-graded construction with ultra-compact, hospital-optimized footprints. The company serves the European pharmaceutical market with systems designed for absolute dosing accuracy, digital workflow integration, and structurally lower cost per unit dose. Pentapack’s portfolio includes the HP series for hospital unit-dose blistering, the BP series for modular balcony-build blister machines, the SP series for high-volume commercial blister production, and specialised solutions for liquids, ampoules, vials, syringes, and medical devices.

Pentapack at interpack Düsseldorf 2026: Presenting Pharmaceutical Blister Solutions to Global Healthcare Manufacturers

interpack Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for packaging technology, provides Pentapack NV with a strategic platform to present its pharmaceutical thermoforming systems to global pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital pharmacies, R&D labs, clinical trial packagers, and contract packaging organizations.

The company’s presence focuses on demonstrating three key engineering advantages: uncompromising precision through fully pharmaceutical-graded materials ensuring sterile, leak-proof sealing; modular architecture with GMP-compliant balcony design and individually controlled stations for rapid changeovers and easy maintenance; and seamless integration with advanced label flexibility and full compatibility with existing pharmacy software infrastructure.

Product Portfolio: Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Blistering Solutions

Pentapack’s product range spans multiple pharmaceutical packaging applications across different volume requirements and product types:

Tablets and Capsules Packaging : Complete range for commercial blister packaging, R&D and clinical trials with stability testing capability, and unit-dose blistering for hospital pharmacies. Machines handle tablets and capsules across all volume requirements with absolute dosing accuracy.

Liquids Packaging : Blister solutions for liquid pharmaceuticals up to 75ml and 100ml volumes, as well as pouch packaging options for the same volume ranges — suitable for oral solutions, suspensions, and liquid medications requiring tamper-evident unit-dose packaging.

Vial and Ampoule Packaging : Low and medium volume configurations handling all sizes of ampoules and vials with multi-lane capability depending on product size. High-volume solutions for all sizes of ampoules and vials with multi-lane capability — serving large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring high throughput.

Syringe Packaging : Configurations for syringe lengths up to 140mm, available in single syringe per blister or single/multi syringe per blister formats — supporting prefilled syringe secondary packaging for injectable pharmaceuticals.

Device and Medical Kit Packaging : Configurations for medical devices and kits with product dimensions up to L:140mm, W:65mm, D:40mm, and larger format for dimensions up to L:246mm, W:113mm, D:40mm — supporting combination products, medical device blisters, and procedure kits.

This comprehensive product navigator structure enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to select the exact configuration for their specific product types, volumes, and regulatory requirements.

Key Engineering Advantages: Precision, Modularity, and Integration

Pentapack structures its pharmaceutical packaging engineering around three core advantages:

Uncompromising Precision : Fully pharmaceutical-graded materials ensuring sterile, leak-proof sealing — critical for unit-dose applications where seal integrity directly impacts product stability and patient safety. All materials used in product contact zones meet pharmaceutical industry standards for cleanliness, chemical resistance, and validation compliance.

Modular Architecture : GMP-compliant balcony design with individually controlled stations for rapid changeovers and easy maintenance. The balcony build separates the mechanical drive systems from the product contact zone, simplifying cleaning and reducing contamination risk. Individually controlled stations enable each packaging function (forming, filling, sealing, embossing, cutting) to be adjusted independently — reducing changeover time between different product runs and formats.

Seamless Integration : Advanced label flexibility and full compatibility with existing pharmacy software infrastructure. Pentapack systems integrate with hospital pharmacy information systems, enabling automated label printing and verification inline with blister production — reducing manual labeling errors and streamlining unit-dose workflow.

Additional advantages include high output capability (up to 5 lanes on SP series), maximum film width of 268mm (SP series), maximum index to 130mm, maximum pocket depth to 40mm, and servo-driven stations programmable cycle per cycle on HMI touch panel.

As Pentapack states: “Our machines combine pharmaceutical-graded construction with an ultra-compact, hospital-optimized footprint. Whether you require high-volume production or specialized stability testing, our systems are designed to guarantee absolute dosing accuracy, streamline your digital workflow, and structurally lower your cost per unit dose.”

Machine Series: HP, BP, and SP — From Hospital Pharmacy to High-Volume Production

Pentapack’s machine architecture is organized into three series serving different market segments:

HP500 Series (2003) — Hospital Pharmacy Unit-Dose Blistering : Developed specially for hospital use. The HP500 balcony style machine produces unit-dose blisters for tablets, capsules, suppositories, liquids, and other pharmaceutical forms. Standard delivery includes an inline label printer that prints all necessary information onto a label attached to the backside of the blister — enabling compliance with hospital unit-dose labelling requirements. Designed for easy use and high flexibility — ideal for hospital pharmacies requiring rapid changeover between different medications.

BP Series (2009) — Modular Balcony Build Blister Machine : Combines the flexibility of earlier EAS series with modular design and individually controlled stations. Maximum film width increased to 160mm, maximum index to 75mm, and maximum pocket depth to 40mm. Designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring versatility across multiple product types, batch sizes, and packaging formats.

SP Series (2011) — High-Performance Commercial Blistering : Larger balcony build machine for large blister manufacturing. Maximum film width of 268mm, maximum index to 130mm, and maximum pocket depth to 40mm. Stations individually controlled by servo drives and programmable cycle per cycle on HMI touch panel. Handles up to 5 lanes for high output. The ideal combination of performance and flexibility for commercial pharmaceutical production requiring high throughput without sacrificing changeover capability.

History and Facility: From Overpelt to Kinrooi, Expanding for European Growth

Pentapack was founded in 2002. In 2004, the company moved from a leased building in Overpelt, Belgium to a new facility in Kinrooi, Belgium, as the original premises had become too small for growing operations. The Kinrooi facility includes:

450m² for machine assembly : Dedicated space for building and testing pharmaceutical thermoforming systems before customer delivery

450m² workshop with CNC machines and equipment : In-house machining capability for custom components and rapid spare parts production

900m² storage : Raw materials, components, and finished goods inventory

400m² offices and meeting rooms : Customer consultation, engineering collaboration, and administrative functions

This facility provides Pentapack with the organized, clear workspace required for pharmaceutical-grade machine assembly — critical for maintaining GMP standards during equipment manufacturing.

In 2006, Pentapack founded Pentapack NA Corp., a US-based sales and service company, to meet the demands of North American clients — establishing a dedicated support infrastructure for the American pharmaceutical market.

In 2009, Pentapack introduced the BP series, raising the bar for modern balcony build style blister machines in a market that called out for more modern, modular designs.

In 2011, Pentapack introduced the SP series as the natural next step — a larger balcony build machine capable of manufacturing large blisters with maximum film width 268mm, maximum index 130mm, and maximum pocket depth 40mm.

Target Applications: Hospital Pharmacies, R&D Labs, Clinical Trials, Commercial Pharma

Pentapack serves multiple pharmaceutical packaging segments:

Hospital pharmacies : Unit-dose blister packaging for ward stock, patient-specific medications, and discharge prescriptions. HP series machines with inline label printing integrate with pharmacy information systems for automated workflow.

R&D laboratories and clinical trials : Stability testing packaging, clinical trial supply blistering, and small-batch pharmaceutical packaging requiring flexible changeover and validated processes.

Commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing : High-volume blister packaging for OTC and prescription medications. SP series machines with 5-lane capability for commercial production volumes.

Contract packaging organizations (CPOs) : Flexible machines capable of handling multiple product types, formats, and customer requirements across pharmaceutical, device, and combination product categories.

Medical device and combination product manufacturers : Blister packaging for prefilled syringes, medical kits, drug delivery devices, and diagnostic products.

Why Pentapack: Incredibly Flexible, Modular Design, Excellent Support

Pentapack’s value proposition is built on three core claims:

Incredibly Flexible : Packaging with a high level of flexibility — making blisters at high output or in more than one cycle. Servo-driven stations can be programmed cycle per cycle from HMI touch panel, enabling rapid product changeovers and mixed-batch production.

Modular Design : Balcony build with stations that can be controlled individually. This architecture simplifies maintenance, cleaning, and validation — while enabling customers to add functionality over time without replacing entire machines.

Excellent Support : A team of experts at your disposal worldwide, with dedicated North American sales and service through Pentapack NA Corp. and European support from the Kinrooi headquarters.

Pentapack demonstrates its industry engagement through participation in major pharmaceutical packaging conferences including Pharmapack (Paris), VZA Annual Conference (Belgium), and EAHP Congress (European Association of Hospital Pharmacists).

Engaging with Pentapack at interpack Düsseldorf 2026

At interpack Düsseldorf 2026, Pentapack representatives will present HP, BP, and SP series thermoforming systems, demonstrate pharmaceutical blistering technology, and discuss custom configurations for hospital pharmacies, R&D labs, and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing. The exhibit is designed for technical dialogue with hospital pharmacists, pharmaceutical engineers, R&D packaging specialists, and contract packaging procurement professionals seeking GMP-compliant, ultra-compact blistering solutions. All formal business inquiries are directed through Pentapack’s established B2B channels.

Professional Resources and Further Information

For strategic context on the world’s leading packaging technology trade fair, review the interpack Düsseldorf Trade Fair Overview.
To explore Pentapack’s complete pharmaceutical blistering portfolio, technical specifications, and product navigator, visit the official Pentapack website.

Frequently Discussed Topics Regarding Pentapack NV

• What is Pentapack’s core business and history?
  Pentapack engineers premium thermoforming systems for hospital pharmacies, R&D labs, and the pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2002, headquartered in Kinrooi, Belgium, with US sales and service subsidiary Pentapack NA Corp. (2006).
• What are the main Pentapack machine series?
  HP500 series (hospital unit-dose blistering with inline label printing, 2003), BP series (modular balcony build, 2009), and SP series (high-volume up to 5 lanes, 2011).
• What products can Pentapack machines package?
  Tablets, capsules, liquids (up to 100ml), ampoules and vials (all sizes, multi-lane), syringes (up to 140mm length), and medical devices/kits (up to 246x113x40mm).
• What are the key engineering advantages of Pentapack systems?
  Uncompromising precision (pharmaceutical-graded materials, sterile leak-proof sealing), modular architecture (GMP-compliant balcony design, individually controlled stations), and seamless integration (label flexibility, pharmacy software compatibility).
• What is the SP series maximum output?
  Maximum film width 268mm, maximum index 130mm, maximum pocket depth 40mm, up to 5 lanes — servo-driven stations programmable cycle per cycle via HMI touch panel.
• What is the HP500 series specialty?
  Designed specially for hospital unit-dose blistering. Standard inline label printer attaches necessary information onto the backside of each blister — enabling automated labelling integrated with pharmacy software systems.
• What is the BP series capability?
  Maximum film width 160mm, maximum index 75mm, maximum pocket depth 40mm — combining modular design with individually controlled stations for versatile pharmaceutical packaging across multiple product types.
• What certifications does Pentapack maintain?
  GMP-compliant balcony design, pharmaceutical-graded materials in product contact zones, and systems compatible with pharmacy software validation requirements. Machines support customer qualification and validation processes.
• Why is interpack a strategic platform for Pentapack?
  interpack is the world’s leading packaging technology trade fair, attracting global pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital pharmacists, and contract packaging organizations seeking GMP-compliant, ultra-compact blistering solutions that maximize output without sacrificing valuable floor space.
• How can a pharmaceutical manufacturer or hospital pharmacy partner with Pentapack?
  Professional inquiries should be directed through the official B2B channels on the Pentapack website or by connecting with the team at interpack Düsseldorf 2026.