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Director Kees Oosting Left and Marketing Director Bas Van Steenoven of Sparck Technologies for the packaging system. Photo Jilmer Postma <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sparck Technologies, based in Drachten, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. What started with a clog machine in 1924 has grown into a pioneer in high-tech packaging systems for large e-commerce companies such as Mediamarkt and Blokker. Their latest achievement involves a partnership with a Coca-Cola bottling company in Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the past six months, major multinationals such as Nike, Adidas, Apple and IKEA have shown interest in Sparck's advanced packaging technology. This technology, which scans products three-dimensionally and packs them in seconds, reduces the need for labor and lowers transportation costs through efficient use of space. This not only offers a sustainable solution for e-commerce companies but also an answer to the current tight labor market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a history dating back to its founding by ironsmith Heert de Wit, Sparck Technologies continues to innovate and expand internationally, with a turnover target of 100 million euros within two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Director Kees Oosting Links and Marketing Director Bas Van Steenoven of Sparck Technologies. Photo Jilmer Postma <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sparck Technologies, based in Drachten, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. What started with a clog machine in 1924 has grown into a pioneer in high-tech packaging systems for large e-commerce companies such as Mediamarkt and Blokker. Their latest achievement involves a partnership with a Coca-Cola bottling company in Florida. 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