Ranpak & Walmart to roll out automated tech packaging pact

Ranpak & Walmart to roll out automated tech packaging pact

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK) and Walmart have entered into a multi-year agreement to deploy Ranpak's AutoFill™ systems across five of Walmart's Next Generation Fulfillment Centers. This strategic partnership aims to enhance fulfillment speed, reduce packaging waste, and streamline operations for associates.

Under the terms of the agreement, Walmart will install numerous Ranpak AutoFill™ systems at its fulfillment centers in Greencastle, PA; Joliet, IL; Lancaster, TX; and Stockton, CA, in addition to its existing McCordsville, IN, facility. The AutoFill™ system, paired with Ranpak's DecisionTower™, uses machine vision and AI to detect package contents and dispense the precise amount of void fill material needed, thus optimizing product protection and reducing waste.

The collaboration reflects Walmart's commitment to automation and its goal of simplifying work for associates while optimizing performance across the supply chain. Ranpak's Chairman and CEO, Omar Asali, noted that this agreement is a significant milestone for the company, highlighting their shared commitment to reducing friction for associates and optimizing supply chain performance.

Ranpak's AutoFill™ system, introduced in 2021, leverages AI-powered machine vision technology to measure voids and dispense the optimal amount of paper filler, significantly reducing waste and shipping damage. By streamlining the end-of-line packaging process, Walmart can ship customer orders faster and allow fulfillment center associates to focus on fulfilling orders more efficiently.

The agreement comes at a time when equity markets have experienced a significant rebound, with the Russell 2000 Growth Index returning 11.97% in the second quarter of 2025. Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK) itself returned 6.96% net in the same period, as highlighted in the Meridian Small Cap Growth Fund's second-quarter 2025 investor letter [2]. Despite the positive returns, the stock has lost 36.48% of its value over the last 52 weeks, underscoring the potential for growth and the need for investors to stay informed about such strategic partnerships.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/PACK/ranpak-and-walmart-join-forces-to-roll-out-automated-technology-and-vws8ng6ktrfg.html
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ranpak-holdings-corp-pack-fell-141053664.html