Research & Development
Original pioneer born
In 2009, minipack®-torre S.p.A. inaugurated the minipack® LAB, the dedicated technical department centralizing the company’s Research & Development operations.
This innovation hub is located within the same historic premises where, in 1969, the founder, Eng. Francesco Torre, conceived and built the first chamber shrink wrap machine. This pioneering invention led to a patent that would fundamentally revolutionize the global packaging industry
The Minipack brand tradition
A history that renews itself
Minipack®-torre is synonymous with innovation, reliability, and quality in the packaging industry.
The minipack®-torre trademark is officially registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Our international patents, filed in 1976 by the Chairman, Eng. Francesco Torre, and granted on the grounds of technical innovation, launched the minipack®-torre FM range onto the global market.
This milestone marked the birth of the chamber shrink wrap machine for plastic film packaging—a breakthrough technology that redefined the industry standards!
Today, even following the natural expiration of these original patents, minipack®-torre remains committed to investing in Research & Development and actively filing new technological patents to define and differentiate our product range in the global market.
The dozens of patents currently held are a synthesis of advanced technology and creative engineering. They represent our concrete response to the evolving packaging requirements of our customers worldwide.
How a Minipack machine is born
Innovation in our Unexpected ideas
minipack®-torre reinvests 5% of its annual revenue into R&D. Thanks to this continuous research commitment within a rapidly evolving market, we design and manufacture cutting-edge packaging machines and operating systems where quality, performance, and reliability remain constant benchmarks.
We firmly believe that to achieve excellence, every project must be managed from inception to completion. At minipack®-LAB, our projects start with our own ideas!
Thanks to our versatile organizational structure and the consolidated expertise of our design and engineering team—built over decades in the packaging machinery industry—minipack®-LAB is uniquely positioned to meet the specific requirements of clients seeking “bespoke” machinery tailored to their unique production needs.
This capability is further enhanced by the extensive know-how acquired through a long-standing network of collaborations with our global customers and strategic suppliers.
MINIPACK®-LAB specializes in the design and development of innovative packaging solutions.
Our engineers leverage specialized expertise in mechanics, pneumatics, electronics, and information technology, working in close synergy with highly skilled workshop personnel. This collaboration allows us to manage every project from the initial feasibility study to the construction of the industrial prototype, prior to the final manufacturing and testing phases carried out by our production departments.
The rigour of our technology
Scrupulous controls to guarantee safety
minipack®-torre is a market leader in developing advanced systems designed to guarantee maximum safety for machine operators. We prioritize the selection of components and materials of proven quality, and every procedure is strictly monitored by expert technicians. Each machine undergoes rigorous testing and an extensive commissioning process before delivery. At minipack®-LAB, we conduct thorough stress tests to verify product quality and safety, identifying and mitigating potential criticalities during the design phase. This proactive problem-solving approach reduces costs, ensures timely market entry, and safeguards our corporate reputation.
The quality of our brand
A certified quality policy
The dual certification UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 – VISION 2000, achieved in 2001, represents more than just a milestone; it is a long-standing commitment to total customer satisfaction. This is pursued through rigorous quality control procedures covering every phase: from conception and design to production, sales services, and after-sales support. The establishment of minipack®-LAB is a key component of our Continuous Improvement policy, focusing on the design and manufacture of innovative products in full compliance with all applicable mandatory standards and regulations. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is realized by fulfilling specific requests and anticipating evolving needs. At minipack®-torre, quality is a personal responsibility and a shared commitment of our entire workforce. For us, “always better” is not just a slogan—it is a promise we have consistently delivered on for over fifty years.