Esko Australia Pty Ltd is a leading distributor of premium food processing, packaging, thermal treatment, and waste management machinery based in Thomastown, Victoria. With a reputation for engineering excellence and a strong portfolio of globally renowned brands, Esko Australia serves a wide spectrum of the food and beverage industry, from artisanal producers to industrial-scale manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand.
Company Overview
Founded with a mission to provide world-class technological solutions to the food industry, Esko Australia combines deep technical expertise with an extensive network of international equipment manufacturers. The company specializes in turnkey project delivery, equipment sales, system integration, and post-installation support for high-volume food and beverage processing operations.
Headquarters
- Location: Thomastown, Victoria, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 9464 5611
- Email: info@eskoaust.com
- Website: http://www.eskoaust.com/
Core Business Areas
1. Rigid and Flexible Packaging Equipment
- Rigid Packaging Fillers: Includes ZACMI piston, vacuum, and telescopic pocket fillers; Waldner Dosomat systems; Omag and Alfa form-fill-seal solutions.
- Flexible Packaging Fillers: Features OMAG sachet & stick pack machines, HDG pouch machines, and Thimmonier doypack systems.
2. Product Labelling and Feeding
- Langguth Labelling Machines: Renowned for precision and speed.
- Product Feeding Systems: Designed for seamless integration into packaging lines.
3. Secondary Packing Systems
Esko provides comprehensive end-of-line automation including:
- MESPIC Integrated Case Packers and Palletisers
- Atlanta Shrink Wrap and Cartoning Machines
- CT Pack Case and Carton Packers
- IMBALL Carton Closers, Case Formers, and Multipack Systems
4. Thermal Processing Systems
- Steriflow Retorts: Shaka, Dali, and static water or steam-based systems for sterilization and pasteurization.
- SARP Spiral Conveyors: Thermal treatment and cooling in continuous production environments.
5. Specialty Systems
- Coffee Roasters: Tailored systems for artisan and commercial roasting.
- Palletisers & Depalletisers: For full automation of material handling.
- Bucket & Vertical Conveyors: For vertical product transport in constrained spaces.
6. Waste Management
- OMPECO Waste Management Systems: Eco-efficient systems for organic and processing waste, supporting circular economy initiatives.
Brands Represented
Esko Australia partners with over 18 globally recognized OEMs including:
- ZACMI, Waldner, Steriflow, HDG, OMAG, Thimmonier, Langguth, Atlanta, CT Pack, SARP, IMBALL, OMPECO, Swiss Can Machinery, and Lan Handling Systems.
These partnerships enable Esko to deliver cutting-edge machinery aligned with international food safety, efficiency, and sustainability standards.
Industry Sectors Served
Esko Australia supports a broad range of food processing industries:
- Dairy
- Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Bakery
- Ready Meals
- Sauces and Condiments
- Meat and Seafood
- Pet Food
- Nutraceuticals and Supplements
Clients include both multinational corporations and local SMEs, with system scalability to suit any operational capacity.
Technical Capabilities
Esko Australia provides end-to-end support throughout the project lifecycle:
- System Design and Integration
- Project Management and Installation
- Preventive Maintenance and Service Contracts
- Training and Technical Support
- Spare Parts and Equipment Refurbishment
Their multidisciplinary team ensures optimized plant efficiency and compliance with Australian regulatory standards such as FSANZ and HACCP.
Sustainability and Innovation
- Retort Systems by Steriflow reduce energy and water consumption via advanced cascading water or steam-air systems.
- OMPECO's waste technologies support sustainable food processing by converting organic waste into compost or energy sources.
- Automation Solutions increase production efficiency and minimize material waste.
Market Position and Strategic Vision
With over two decades of industry presence, Esko Australia has positioned itself as a market leader in food engineering solutions. The company’s strategy focuses on:
- Bringing high-efficiency European manufacturing systems to the Australian market
- Supporting clients in automation and digital transformation of production lines
- Expanding sustainable equipment offerings to meet ESG and regulatory targets
Key Achievements
- National rollout of MESPIC and CT Pack automated lines across major FMCG and private-label food producers.
- Successful integration of Steriflow retorts in high-volume ready meal facilities, meeting strict thermal processing guidelines.
- Installation of complete coffee roasting and packaging solutions, serving artisan roasters and specialty cafés across Australia.
