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26 Jul 2023

ALPLA introduces new brand, ALPLArecycling

By Staff Writer

By investing in the circular economy, APLA has doubled in its production capacity since 2021. Since 2005, the globally active ALPLA Group has been investing in growing its in-house recycling capacities. The plastic packaging company now operates 13 plants, including four joint ventures with regional partners, and aims to be processing at least 25% post-consumer...
21 Dec 2021

Dow and WasteAid partner to solve the problem of the Plastic Nile

By Staff Writer

WasteAid, an international non-governmental organisation that shares waste management and recycling skills in lower- and middle-income countries, has entered into an 18-month funded partnership with materials science company Dow to advance plastic waste recovery and recycling in Egypt.  The partnership extends Dow’s global commitment to help advance a circular economy for plastics and reduce plastic...
23 Aug 2021

ALPLA Group acquires Wolf Plastics

By Staff Writer

The ALPLA Group is purchasing the Wolf Plastics Group to expand its product portfolio and, through the acquisition, sees growth potential in central and south-eastern Europe. In acquiring all the shares in the packaging manufacturer Wolf Plastics Group based in Kammern, Austria, ALPLA intends to use the company’s expertise, in particular in the manufacture of...
15 Jul 2021

Plastics SA advocates for a “litter-free July”

By Staff Writer

Each year during the month of July, people across the globe are encouraged to take part in “Plastic-Free July” – an international movement that encourages people to stop using plastic in order to achieve clean streets, neighbourhoods, water sources and oceans. While it might sound like a noble pursuit, the reality is that “zero plastic”...
07 Apr 2021

Mondi develops new packaging that requires 37% less material for Bell Germany

By Staff Writer

Mondi’s new recyclable packaging for Bell Germany’s ‘Abraham’ range of thinly sliced gourmet ham ensures perfect conformity with existing recycling guidelines. Bell Germany launched a mono-material recyclable WalletPack in March for over 30 products including Seranno, Prosciutto and Savoy sliced ham. The new solution will replace a multi-material non-recyclable plastic solution, using 37% less material...
17 Mar 2020

ALPLA breaks ground on new manufacturing plant in Lanseria

By Staff Writer

ALPLA Group has broken ground on a new factory in Gauteng that will meet the latest production standards.
03 Feb 2020

Could the solution to anti-plastic sentiment be…plastic?

By Staff Writer

In 2015, an American organisation helping companies and investors to achieve success by understanding environmental issues in business terms estimated that substituting plastic in consumer products and packaging with alternatives that perform the same function would increase environmental costs from $139 billion to a total of $533 billion.
29 Oct 2019

Join the Million Plus plastic recycling revolution

By Staff Writer

The Million+ Plastic Recycling Revolution is a bold new campaign that aims to mobilise more than one million South Africans to commit to recycling their plastic packaging. The non-profit, Polyco (The Polyolefin Responsibility Organisation), believes that recycling is something that every person can do to make a positive impact on the earth. They have launched...
14 Mar 2019

Another winner From Wittmann Battenfeld

By Staff Writer

The company launched its new EcoPower Xpress 400/3300+ at Propak Africa 2019.  This all-electric, high-speed injection moulding machine is designed primarily for the requirements of the packaging industry and for thin-walled applications. It replaces the TM Xpress, the high-speed hydraulic toggle lever machine model. A special feature of the EcoPower Xpress, is its high injection...
13 Mar 2019

Join ALPLA at Propak for 3D design demos

By Staff Writer

ALPLA, a leading international manufacturer of plastic packaging, continues to expand its presence in the African market. The company is taking part in Propak Africa in Johannesburg, where it will display its market relevant solutions.
17 Jul 2017

ALPLA acquires Boxmore Packaging

By Staff Writer

Plastic packaging provider, ALPLA recently acquired Boxmore Packaging (Boxmore). The company, a specialist in PET pre-forms, PET bottles and closures, is headquartered in Samrand, Johannesburg. It currently employs around 1 000 staff across nine locations. ‘The African continent is an attractive growth market for us. With the purchase of Boxmore, we now also have a broad basis for entering the market in South Africa, in addition to our activities with ALPLA TABA in North Africa,’ says Günther Lehner ALPLA CEO. Although all locations will be taken over by ALPLA, the management structure will remain the same.

02 Dec 2016

Precision Global acquires Ralpet Plastics

By Staff Writer

A portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital and middle market private equity firm, Precision Global recently announced its acquisition of Ralpet Plastics, a manufacturer of injection and blow moulded plastic products.