Amtech acquires Clarico to boost AI platform

Amtech Software has acquired Clarico Systems, an AI-powered estimating and quoting software provider for the packaging industry, as part of the launch of Amtech Intelligence, its broader AI capability platform for corrugated, folding carton, label and flexible packaging manufacturers.

Clarico uses machine learning and intelligent automation to accelerate the quoting process, reducing cycle times, eliminating estimating errors and improving win rates on competitive bids. The acquisition integrates Clarico's AI quoting engine directly into Amtech's ERP offerings, giving existing customers access to the capability without requiring changes to their operational workflows.

Amtech Intelligence also includes schedule and shipment planning optimization, already in production for customers, with additional capabilities under development through an Amtech customer AI Council, a group of packaging manufacturers providing direct input on the company's AI roadmap.

'The acquisition of Clarico Systems is a meaningful step forward for Amtech Intelligence and our commitment to the packaging industry,' said Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software. 'Clarico, integrated into Amtech's ERP offerings, will provide an unmatched capability that gives our customers a competitive advantage.'

'By bringing Clarico's AI quoting engine into the Amtech ERP offerings, we are putting a competitive weapon into the hands of packaging manufacturers around the world,' said Pierre Slabber, CEO of Clarico.