Packaging

The growth and evolution of IMA in the markets of the future continues:  the acquisition of the control of ATOP is perfectly consistent with the M&A policy driven by a strong industrial logic.

Fabbri Group chose the recent IFFA in Frankfurt (4-8 May 2019) as the venue for the launch of its latest new products specially developed to meet the needs of the meat industry.

SEA Vision Group (Marchesini Group), a leading Italy-based company specialising in the development of vision and track-and-trace systems for the pharmaceutical industry with a consolidated turnover of €60 million, has announced the 100% acquisition of Lixis, an Argentine software house with over 17 years of experience in the field of pharmaceutical vision, control and serialisation (more than…

The Canadian group McCain Food Ltd, one of the world’s largest producers of frozen french fries with operations in 160 countries across 6 continents and more than 20,000 employees worldwide, has completed two major strategic operations.

Macfarlane Group PLC (Glasgow) has announced the acquisition of 100% of Ecopac (UK), a protective packaging distribution business based near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

The historic Sanpellegrino mineral water and soft drinks brand posted 4% year-on-year sales growth in 2018 to reach €928 million, 56.9% of which was generated outside Italy.

The Conad group, one of the leaders in the Italian large-scale retail sector, has acquired almost all the points of sale of Auchan Retail Italia located in Italy (Auchan and Simply brand hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores).

P.E. Labellers is celebrating the major milestone of 45 years of business, a period of uninterrupted growth driven by continuous investments in research and development, human resources, production technology and infrastructure.

Three food & beverage giants have recently announced major investments in Mexico.

IMA Group posted consolidated revenue of €326.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, 6.5% up on the €306.3 million in the same period in 2018. EBITDA also increased from €36.9 million to €38.7 million. EBIT totalled €21.9 million (compared to €28.1 million in the first quarter of 2018) and pre-tax profits €18.2 million (€24.8 million to 31 march last year).

Pregis LLC (Illinois), a provider of innovative protective packaging materials, equipment systems and surface protection, has restructured its business operations in Europe where it operates through Pregis Ltd.

The 2018 figures for wine production, wine consumption and international trade were officially announced by the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) at its headquarters in Paris on 11 April.

B&R has introduced a completely integrated machine vision system that opens up new opportunities for applications in the field of automation. The solution comprises two types of cameras: Smart Sensor and Smart Camera for one or more simultaneous functions.

After announcing the acquisition of a 60% interest last December, on 13 May this year Marchesini Group closed the acquisition of CMP PHAR.MA, a company based in Costabissara (Vicenza, Italy) specialising in inspection systems for the pharmaceutical sector.

By 18 July Amazon will cease operation of its online store in China (Amazon.cn), which allowed Chinese consumers to purchase goods from local sellers.

Alce Nero, the well-known company consisting of organic farmers and processors, has signed an agreement with frozen pizza producer Roncadin to launch a joint venture company called Alce Nero Freddo S.p.A., in which the two companies own 70% and 30% stakes respectively.

CFT Group, an international leader in the production of turnkey plant and machinery catering mainly for the food & beverage segment, is continuing its growth in the packaging sector.

The Croatian company Naturalis aimed to strengthen the reputation of its brand, Cetina, by focusing not just on the strong connection with the place where its water flows but also on its purity and its perfect composition.

The Treviso, Italy-based paper industry giant ProGest has further expanded its product range with the launch of the new Trevibag division as part of a €6 million investment.

The Mexican company Arca Continental (listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange), one of the top Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, has announced that it plans to invest Ps. 13 billion (more than €610 million) in 2019.