Welcome to PacLinc – your platform for the digitalisation and optimisation of
processes in the packaging industry. From idea generation to technical realisation
and procurement – we bring together manufacturers, service providers, brands and retailers.

PacLinc helps you optimise your business processes from start to finish,
increasing efficiency and agility while freeing up more time to meet your customers’ needs.

4 steps to digital transformation
 

PacLinc – Implementation Concept: Digital transformation in 4 steps

(1)

PacLinc links processes, data and communication, providing simple and clear options for action through standards, structures and networks, resulting in efficiency and scalability of administrative processes. PacLinc supports a wide range of processes, including requests for information, quotation generation, call-off orders, technical feasibility checks, repro, tool and printing plate procurement, as well as customer projects and direct orders, e.g. for digital printing, and makes their data centrally available.

(2)

The availability of this process data is the basis for a digital connection to customers. The self-service customer platform enables digital collaboration and provides customers with advantages over conventional working methods in the form of simplicity, support, transparency and speed, and the company with a significant reduction in the time and effort required for order acquisition, order-related processing, production preparation and customer care.

(3)
Additional services (internal or external) from the packaging value chain are digitally integrated via the platform to supplement the company’s own portfolio and extend the process reach.

(4)
In digital production, data is processed into packaging products. Therefore, not only the machine technology but also the generation and processing of print and punching data is part of digital production, from which new services or new products can be derived if necessary. The flexibility and speed that customers expect from digital production are essentially based on the efficiency of the digital pre-processes.

PacLinc – Step-by-step development of your digital business model
 
Processes, data, communication - digitally linking all stages of your value chain
PacLinc is the cloud-based integration and collaboration platform for the packaging industry, especially for manufacturers of corrugated and solid board packaging. It connects all stages of your packaging value chain and offers you holistic control of your processes. Digitise every step - from the product idea to production.
 

PacLinc – Function modules

   Producer platform

  • Processes: Inquiry/offer with CAD design, calculation, and feasibility check
  • Processes: Procurement of merchandise and services (prepress, printing plates, punching tools)
  • Processes: Inspection processes (internal and external) for commercial, technical, and creative operations
  • Hub for digital printing with machine connection

    Customer platform (Brand Cloud Office)

  • My tasks, My processes, My articles (with article tree), My communication
  • Warehouse management with call-off purchase orders
  • New order, repeat order, repeat order with change, contract order
  • Direct order digital printing
  • (Creative) projects
Integration of all resources
PacLinc integrates all resources – people, systems and machines.
This makes data and information available to everyone, anytime, anywhere.
 
Customer platform (Brand Cloud Office) – Independent customer accounts
PacLinc offers separate accounts with self-administration, separate data storage and interfaces to the customer's own systems for connecting customers.
 

PacLinc – Customer platform (Brand Cloud Office)

Customer view of processes, data and communication

The Cloud Office serves as a digital interface between brand manufacturers/retailers and their packaging manufacturers. It is a central platform that combines all processes, data and communications related to a company’s packaging materials. The Cloud Office provides comprehensive support for packaging development and procurement, as well as status overviews of the various processes. It also provides access to item data and standardises communication channels.

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PacLinc – Scalable platform network with separate nodes and data storage

Easy and secure collaboration with many digital partners

  • Integration of processes, data and communication
  • Full functionality for each network node
  • Independent administration for each network node
  • Full-service SaaS business model

PacLinc – context-based data management

Linking data and processes

  • The process steps provide the context for the provision and storage of data
  • All data has a status such as ‘In Progress’, ‘Under Review’ or ‘Approved’
  • All data is versioned, historicised and logically grouped into business objects
  • This simplifies the provision and use of data for all internal and external users


PacLinc makes it easy to communicate and collaborate with all partners in your supply chain. Our platform promotes information sharing and accelerates decision-making.

PacLinc – process management

Structuring of processes through role- and task-based work

  • Predefined, specific tasks: WHO does WHAT by WHEN and WHY
  • Clear responsibilities
  • Timeline control
  • Automatic provision and storage of input and output data

PacLinc – Structured communication

Summary of communication channels

  • Emails, chat histories, process notes, review and approval notes, and
  • meeting notes are summarised in a single location in tabular form
  • They are assigned to processes or articles in chronological order
  • Users always have full transparency and do not lose any time searching or asking questions

PacLinc – Automation/Machine Integration

Automation of routine manual tasks

  • In the design process
  • In the request/offer process
  • In the CAD and prepress process
  • In the procurement of merchandise and services
  • In customer care
  • In production

Efficient, agile, customer-oriented - the digital future of your company
PacLinc is the basis for digital transformation in the packaging industry and offers your company a wide range of advantages when establishing digital partnerships with customers, suppliers and service providers.
 

PacLinc – Benefits

  • Integration of all resources – people, systems, and machines
  • Standardisation of processes, data, and communication
  • Up to 80% less effort for routine activities in sales, customer service, and technical preparation
  • Fewer errors and better quality
  • Shorter response and throughput times
  • More transparency and control options (e.g., real-time reports)
  • Up to 50% lower procurement costs for customers
  • User motivation through support for cooperative collaboration
  • Improved overall service and increased customer loyalty

Take advantage of AixPano’s comprehensive services for the successful digitalisation of your company – contact us now

AixPano services – overview
  • Analysis of existing processes in the areas of packaging development, procurement, and production
  • Modelling of planned processes using the reference process method
  • Creation of a concept for standardising and making data available
  • Configuration and customisation of the PacLinc basic software
  • Integration of existing systems and machines (internal and external)
  • Creation of technical and commercial specifications and rules
  • System operation and maintenance
  • User training and support
  • Performance analysis and optimisation

Hi Trust Cloud Hosting – Highest security level

AixPano hosts the PacLinc platform in a highly secure data centre network in Germany on dedicated servers (private cloud). The data centre operates at the highest security level, with maximum performance and optimal service on its own dark fibre ring between three buildings (triple redundancy). The data centre is SAS 70 Type IIb SOX certified and meets the requirements of PCI DSS and Bafin.

Contact: info@aixpano.nl

Why us

With our many years of practical experience in the packaging industry, we at AixPano are driving digital transformation along the entire packaging value chain. Our deep understanding of the processes and needs of our customers – from packaging manufacturers, service providers and brand manufacturers to trading companies – makes us a trustworthy partner at eye level.

Our combination of in-depth industry expertise and cutting-edge information technology enables us to develop cloud-based automation solutions and innovative digital platforms. We combine technological excellence with practical solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

Our interdisciplinary team of packaging specialists and IT engineers is passionate about improving creative, administrative and manufacturing processes. Thanks to our access to users and our close dialogue with our customers’ management, we create customised technologies that deliver real added value.

We support our customers in every phase of their digital transformation: from developing a future-proof strategy to implementing it in practice and ensuring smooth operation. Our focus is always on optimising processes, increasing efficiency and sustainably strengthening competitiveness.

Our mission is clear: we create real added value from our customers’ requirements – for today and the future.

Jörg Fischer
Founder and MD AixPano B.V.

Mission & Vision

Our vision is to create a working world in which the processes along the packaging value chain – from the initial idea to the finished solution – are seamlessly integrated. The aim is to make data and information accessible and usable at all times and to simplify communication. In doing so, we focus on the benefits for people and the sustainable success of companies.

Our mission is based on innovation and creativity. With a deep understanding of our customers’ requirements and through intensive dialogue with users, we develop and operate practical, valuable solutions that offer real added value and have a lasting effect.

Dik Lokhorst
CEO/MD AixPano Digital Services GmbH

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AixPano B.V.
Vogt 21,
6422 RK Heerlen, The Netherlands

NL KvK: 73503045
NL USTID: NL8595.51.714.B01
Managing Director: Jörg Fischer