CINCINNATI — Processing and packaging machinery provider ProMach has acquired KelCode Solutions, a provider of marking, coding and labeling solutions. According to ProMach, the acquisition further expands its labeling and coding capabilities throughout North America.

Founded in 2007 by Tim Kelley, KelCode Solutions offers a comprehensive range of industrial marking and coding capabilities that support a variety of industries, including food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, automotive, chemical and more. Its portfolio includes inkjet printers, thermal transfer printers and laser marking systems, which are designed to meet industry demands and ensure traceability and compliance with regulations. KelCode is based in Cincinnati.

“We are excited to welcome the KelCode Solutions team to ProMach,” said Mark Anderson, president and chief executive officer of ProMach. “Their addition to our labeling and coding business line will further expand our ability to provide industry-leading marking, coding and labeling solutions to key strategic industries. This acquisition continues to underscore our commitment to provide best-in-class labeling and coding solutions to our customers throughout North America.”

KelCode and its employees will join ProMach’s labeling and coding business as part of the ID Technology brand, which is led by Alan Shipman, group president. ProMach’s vertically integrated portfolio currently includes labeling and coding machinery, all of which is supported by a network of five manufacturing facilities, 17 regional sales and service offices, and 10 labeling converting facilities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“The addition of KelCode Solutions to our labeling and coding business line will leverage our best-in-class marking and coding solutions in key strategic markets by providing outstanding equipment and service support to both KelCode’s customers as well as our own,” Shipman said. “In addition to reliable equipment, KelCode has a trusted reputation for providing exceptional service, support, and helping their customers achieve clear, reliable marking and coding on their products for peak uptime in their operations.”

Following the acquisition, Tom Kelley, general manager of KelCode, will continue to lead the KelCode team, as well as support ID Technology’s national accounts team. 

“Being a part of ProMach’s labeling and coding group is an exciting opportunity to expand our ability to provide reliable batch marking, coding and labeling solutions that are tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs,” Tom Kelley said. “Our commitment to exceptional service, quality consumables and superior support will continue at an even greater scale to keep our current and future customers’ production lines running smoothly. Which is why we’re joining ProMach — they have a proven track record of success and a reputation of investing in its companies to elevate everyone’s strengths, offer more complete solutions and better serve its customers.”

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