Actega invests in China sealant plant for metal packaging supply across Asia-Pacific

CHINA – Actega has announced an investment in a new metal packaging sealant production facility at its Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China, scheduled for completion by the end of September 2026, as the specialty chemicals group moves to shorten supply chains and strengthen regional manufacturing capabilities for the fast-growing Asian market.

The new production platform will manufacture premium and standard sealant grades for food and beverage can applications, enabling can makers to enhance production yields while benefiting from shorter supply chains and improved responsiveness. 

The investment is part of a broader initiative to bring global expertise closer to customers in a region defined by dynamic growth and an increasingly competitive metal packaging landscape. 

Technology Transfer and Regional Integration

The investment builds on a comprehensive technology transfer initiative launched last year between Actega’s Global Sealants Hub, Actega Artística in Spain, and Actega Foshan. 

With the new facility, Actega can integrate local production, sales and technical service capabilities within a single regional hub, embedded in a growing network that also includes a recently opened office and application laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Richard To, Managing Director of Actega Foshan, stated that the production platform represents an important milestone for the business in Asia, enabling the company to synchronise capabilities with the fast-paced demands of the regional market.

Digital Solutions and Customer Support

Actega’s customers will also gain access to ROTARflow, the company’s digital solution for monitoring and managing sealant film weights, which provides greater process transparency, improved material consumption and enhanced production consistency. 

The investment demonstrates Actega’s long-term commitment to the Asian market, with customers benefiting from locally produced, high-performance solutions. 

Dr. Teresa Ramos, Head of Global Market Management for Cans at Actega, stated that the company is positioning itself where customers need it, creating real added value for regional can makers as they prepare for future growth. 

The investment follows Actega’s recent launch of ACTExact UV Black Algae Ink with Living Ink Technologies, and the opening of a new materials facility by long-standing partner TPU Supplies in Tianjin, China.

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