JLS acquires packaging company, adds palletizing to its services

Robotic packaging systems producer JLS has acquired packaging company K2 Kinetics, a long-time partner near its Pennsylvania headquarters.

K2’s full line of palletizers, as well as its TL case packer and carton loaders, will now become part of JLS’ offerings. This will allow JLS, which designs and manufactures robotic primary and secondary packaging machinery, to expand its services to include palletizing.

“To see our partnership with K2 grow into an acquisition has been humbling,” Craig Souser, president and CEO of JLS, said in a news release. “Our close relationship with and proximity to them has made this move a good fit for all involved, including our customers.”

Kevin Keller, founder and manager of K2 Kinetics, will now be director of end of line solutions.

Palletizing and full-line integration will be housed in JLS’ newly expanded production facility.

“After working with the team at JLS for the past several years, it’s clear that K2 and its product lines are in good hands,” Keller said. “We look forward to being part of this next phase of JLS’ growth.”

Founded in 2011, K2 Kinetics offers palletizing, packing, cartooning, case packing, conveying, quality assurance and filling solutions.