Founder & Technical Director, PacMatix Pty Ltd
Ettienne van Vuuren founded PacMatix in 2017 after 25 years of global hands-on experience in the packaging machinery industry. PacMatix is now the exclusive Australian distributor for the entire Tecno Pack Group, including GSP (General System Pack), known for high-performance Italian flow wrappers and VFFS equipment.
Since launching the GSP 50s into the local market, PacMatix has sold over 60 machines in under 5 years and was named a finalist in the 2022 APPMA Awards of Excellence. The business continues to grow thanks to an unwavering focus on service, training, and long-term customer support.
PacMatix boasts a proven 98% customer satisfaction rating from post-service surveys, along with a consistent 5-star Google review profile, reflecting the trust and reliability it delivers to Australian manufacturers.
"Due to the rapid market growth of GSP in Australia, we appointed PacMatix as our exclusive distributor across the entire Tecno Pack Group in 2021. Ettienne and the team have consistently delivered strong results and have become a trusted partner for our customers in the region."
– Moacir Goncalves, Sales Director Asia Pacific, Tecno Pack Group
"The major benefit has been the reliability. There has not been a breakdown in 18 months of using the machine. In summary, I cannot fault the reliability and the quality of the wrap that we get from our GSP 50."
– Fine Food Holdings (Mondelez Group)
"Productivity has increased by 30%, waste reduced by 15%, and morale has increased tenfold due to the ease of operation. The machine has not faulted in delivery."
– Not a Trace Foods
"Feedback from all three shifts was very positive. The preparation and onsite effort made the experience very positive."
– Allied Pinnacle Bakery
Read Ettienne’s detailed case study on solving a sealing issue through proper cleaning and carbon impression testing:
Sealing Jaw Cleaning & Carbon Impression – Customer Case Study