Serpa Unveils Breakthrough Drop Packer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The DP260 offers single and tandem drop options and capable of achieving speeds of up to 60 cases per minute.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Serpa, a ProMach brand and a leading manufacturer of packaging technology and full line integrations, has expanded into new markets with the introduction of its breakthrough drop packer. The new DP260, part of the DP Series, is designed for the food, personal care, and household markets and was unveiled during PACK EXPO Las Vegas last September.

Why it matters

The packaging industry is increasingly embracing automation to streamline production and enhance quality assurance. Serpa's new drop packer represents a significant advancement in automated case packing solutions, offering increased efficiency, flexibility, and durability to meet the needs of a wide range of industries.

The details

The DP260 is a cost-effective automated case packing solution that offers single and tandem drop options and is capable of achieving speeds of up to 60 cases per minute. The machine's servo-driven case elevator ensures a gentle product drop into cases, reducing the risk of damage. With a lightweight product grid mounted on a slide-out shelf, complete changeovers can be done in minutes without tools, significantly reducing downtime and ensuring production uptime. The drop packer is built with a robust and simpler design, made to last over 20 years with reduced short- and long-term maintenance costs. The maintenance-friendly design allows for easy operator access and upkeep, ultimately minimizing downtime.

  • The DP260 was unveiled during PACK EXPO Las Vegas in September 2025.

The players

Serpa

A ProMach brand and a leading manufacturer of packaging technology and full line integrations.

DP260

Serpa's new drop packer, part of the DP Series, designed for the food, personal care, and household markets.

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What they’re saying

“Serpa has been providing customers with a wide range of case packers with different loading types to meet their product needs. Now we're expanding our portfolio to add a standard drop application to accommodate even more packaging requirements.”

— Justin Neece, Vice President and General Manager, Serpa (packagingstrategies.com)

What’s next

Serpa plans to showcase the DP260 drop packer at upcoming industry events and continue expanding its automated packaging solutions to meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry.

The takeaway

Serpa's new DP260 drop packer represents a significant advancement in automated case packing technology, offering increased efficiency, flexibility, and durability to help packaging manufacturers streamline their operations and enhance product quality.