Kestrel Vision Group to Showcase Integrated Packaging Quality Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

Visitors can “Recharge” at Booth S-1747 while experiencing the latest innovations from FILTEC, PRESSCO and Kestrel Vision

CHICAGO — October 16, 2026 — FILTEC and Kestrel Vision Group, the parent company of Filtec, Pressco, and Somex brands, will showcase their latest inspection and industrial intelligence technologies at PACK EXPO International 2026, demonstrating how manufacturers can strengthen quality assurance and improve performance throughout the packaging lifecycle.

Visitors can find FILTEC, PRESSCO and Kestrel Vision Group in Booth S-1747 from October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, where the brands will introduce new technologies to the U.S. market and demonstrate how inspection, marking and operational intelligence can work together to help manufacturers modernize production lines and make faster, more informed decisions.

Under the theme “Recharge Your Line,” attendees can stop by for refreshments, charge their devices and meet with Kestrel Vision experts to explore new ways to recharge their packaging operations.

“PACK EXPO gives us an important opportunity to demonstrate the strength of Kestrel Vision’s technologies working together,” said Thomas Petuaud-Letang, Chief Executive Officer of Kestrel Vision. “Our customers are looking for ways to improve quality, modernize their operations and make better use of the information their production lines already generate. By bringing together advanced inspection, marking and industrial intelligence solutions, we can show manufacturers how Kestrel Vision can support those objectives across the packaging lifecycle.”

KLARITY: Turn Manufacturing Information into Operational Insight

Kestrel Vision Group will feature KLARITY, its Industrial Intelligence Platform designed to bring operational information together and transform it into actionable insight.

Rather than adding another silo, KLARITY serves as an intelligence layer across the manufacturing environment, connecting production, quality, inspection, maintenance, consumption, and traceability data from existing equipment and systems. By creating a unified operational context, manufacturers can move beyond simply collecting data and begin understanding the relationships that drive performance.

The result is faster root-cause investigation, greater confidence in operational decision-making, and new opportunities to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.

Importantly, KLARITY complements and enhances the technology investments manufacturers have already made, helping organizations unlock more value from the operational information they already possess.

New Inspection Technology Arrives in the U.S.

PACK EXPO 2026 will mark the U.S. introduction of two of Kestrel Vision Group’s newest inspection technologies: FILTEC INTELLECT-IN and PRESSCO INTELLISPEC FOCAL POINT.

INTELLECT-IN: A New Generation of Fill Level Inspection

FILTEC INTELLECT-IN combines proven fill level inspection technology with a new electronics platform and intuitive 10-inch touchscreen HMI designed to simplify operation, product changeovers and maintenance.

Features that include unlimited product storage, event and parameter logging, remote connectivity and Industry 4.0 interfaces combine reliable inspection performance with greater visibility and easier day-to-day operation.

PRESSCO INTELLISPEC FOCAL POINT: Modern Vision Inspection

Pressco INTELLISPEC Focal Point brings a modern, modular approach to the inspection of metal cans for food and beverage packaging. Its flexible architecture and next-generation computing platform applies to both food can manufacturing and empty can inspection on beverage lines, providing high-performance inspection while creating a foundation for future software, analytics and AI capabilities.

Through integration with KLARiTY, manufacturers can quickly uncover operational intelligence to improve your business efficiency and productivity.

The platform also helps manufacturers modernize inspection while protecting existing PRESSCO infrastructure investments.

Experience the Connected Kestrel Vision Portfolio

At PACK EXPO, Kestrel Vision will bring these technologies together to demonstrate how inspection, marking and industrial intelligence can support quality and performance across the packaging lifecycle.

From fill level and vision inspection to laser marking and operational intelligence, manufacturers can explore ways to modernize individual quality control points while gaining greater insight across their operations.

PACK EXPO attendees are invited to visit Booth S-1747 to see the technologies in action, meet Kestrel Vision experts, enjoy refreshments and recharge their devices while discovering new ways to Recharge Your Line.

Visit Kestrel Vision Group at PACK EXPO International 2026

October 18–21, 2026 McCormick Place |

Chicago, Illinois Booth S-1747 | COMP CODE: 63J69

About Kestrel Vision Group

Kestrel Vision Group unites Filtec, Pressco, and Somex with a dedicated Digital Solutions pillar to deliver advanced inspection and intelligent quality assurance for food, beverage, and container manufacturing. Serving the Filling, Can, and Plastic (FCP) segments, the group combines vision, X-ray, seam inspection, laser coding, character recognition, and leak detection technologies with data analytics, connectivity, and traceability. Digital Solutions transform inspection data into actionable insights, enabling optimized high-speed line performance, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end quality management across the packaging lifecycle.