Frequently Asked Questions: Advanced Packaging Systems

Advanced Packaging Systems is a specialist importer and distributor of high-quality processing and packaging equipment for manufacturers across New Zealand and the South Pacific region. APS has been supporting local producers since 1999 with machinery for food, dairy, confectionery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, poultry, seafood, and chemical applications.

APS supplies processing and packaging equipment to a wide range of sectors, including food and beverage, dairy, confectionery, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, cosmetics, poultry, seafood, and chemical manufacturing. The focus is on hygienic, reliable equipment that meets stringent industry and regulatory standards.

APS primarily supports small to large manufacturing businesses, but can also assist growing producers who are scaling up from semi-automatic to fully automatic processing and packaging solutions. The team can advise on suitable equipment options for your current capacity and future growth.

APS offers a comprehensive range of equipment, including high shear mixers, vibratory sieves, hygienic blenders, conical mills, tablet presses, wire belt conveyors, filling and capping machines, and egg grading equipment. The portfolio covers both processing and end-of-line packaging machinery from world-class international brands, supported locally. You can see all our partners here.

Yes, APS works with you to understand your product, throughput, hygiene requirements, and budget, then recommends suitable processing or packaging equipment from its partners. Engineering support helps ensure the selected solution integrates with your existing line and meets your production goals.

APS can supply both standalone machines and integrated line solutions, depending on your project requirements. The team can coordinate conveyors, fillers, cappers, inspection systems, and other equipment to create cohesive processing and packaging lines.

APS provides locally based expertise and support for the equipment supplied, including installation assistance, commissioning, and troubleshooting. New Zealand-based support helps minimise downtime and keeps your processing and packaging lines running efficiently.

APS can source and supply genuine spare parts and key consumables for the brands it represents to help maintain reliability and uptime. Regular maintenance and timely parts replacement can be planned in conjunction with APS technical support.

Operator and maintenance training can be arranged as part of an equipment supply or upgrade project, either during commissioning or as a separate on-site session. This helps ensure your team can run and clean the machinery safely and efficiently.

APS serves manufacturers throughout New Zealand and the wider South Pacific region. Support is available remotely and on site, depending on the nature of your project and equipment.

Lead times depend on the equipment type, configuration, and current factory schedules for APS suppliers. During the enquiry process, APS will provide an indicative timeframe and update you as the project progresses.

Yes, APS regularly assists customers who are upgrading existing lines, adding new product formats, or increasing capacity. The team can review your current setup and recommend equipment options that integrate with your plant layout.

You can contact APS via the website contact form, email, or by phone to discuss your processing or packaging project. Providing basic details such as product type, throughput, packaging format, and any hygiene or regulatory requirements will help the team respond quickly with next steps and relevant options.

It helps to have information on your product characteristics, current or target line speed, packaging format, available floor space, utility services, and any specific compliance standards you must meet. Photos or line layouts can further speed up the assessment and solution design.

Initial discussions about your processing and packaging requirements are typically obligation-free, so APS can understand your needs and outline potential solutions. Any detailed engineering, trials, or on-site assessments can then be scoped as part of a formal proposal.