AR Metallizing acquires Málaga Produtos Metalizados

Málaga Produtos Metalizados is a manufacturer of labeling products in Brazil, and is said to be the number one player in the Brazilian metallized paper market, and will now be a fully owned subsidiary of AR Metallizing

AR Metallizing specializes in the production of coated metallized paper for flexible packaging and labels (wet glue labels, pressure-sensitive labels, general labels and in-mold labels), and supplies its products to customers worldwide from production sites in Belgium, Italy and US.

With the expansion in Brazil, AR Metallizing and Nissha Group will increase its presence in one of the world’s fastest growing markets for labeling and packaging, as well as ensuring a solid and reliable supply chain for current and future customers in Latin America.

Dr Bart Devos, CEO of AR Metallizing and vice president of Nissha Group, is enthusiastic about the opportunities that will be created through the acquisition. ‘Given its perfect location in the world’s fastest-growing beer market and its continuous innovations throughout the years, Málaga Produtos Metalizados is the perfect partner for us in order to continue to grow and to invest in our core business, worldwide. Together we will strive to create the best products for our partners in Latin America.’

Junya Suzuki, president and CEO, and chairman of the board of Nissha Group, added: ‘With this strategic acquisition, the future in the Latin American market looks very promising. It gives AR Metallizing an opportunity to bring its innovative and sustainable products to an even wider audience.’

Francisco Málaga, founder of Málaga Produtos Metalizados, also sees great potential in the acquisition: ‘With this development, our company will become a bigger global player. The strong innovative power of AR Metallizing offers our group a foundation on which we can continue to grow. For the family, our staff and our customers, it is a great opportunity to team up with AR Metallizing and to jointly work on R&D projects and to create innovative solutions for our customers.”

For Silvia Garcia-Luengo, vice president and sales manager for AR Metallizing in South and Latin America, the acquisition will help the company achieve its goal of being a global supplier with a local presence. ‘It will improve our service, flexibility and drive future growth opportunities.’