ALPLA to acquire majority stake in Clean Bottle

BRAZIL – ALPLArecycling, the recycling division of ALPLA, has announced its agreement to acquire a majority share in Clean Bottle, a Brazilian company specializing in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recycling. 

Located in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Clean Bottle operates a facility with an annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes of recycled HDPE.

The plant spans 15,000m², employs around 120 people, and boasts modern infrastructure, including self-sufficient rainwater treatment systems.

The acquisition aligns with ALPLA’s sustainability goals. The company already incorporates 32% post-consumer recycled material in its Brazilian HDPE packaging production.

ALPLA intends to secure a consistent supply of high-quality post-consumer recycled material (PCR) for its operations in Brazil.

Clean Bottle’s founders—Leandro Tanaka, Adriano Tanaka, and Jadir Voltoline Jr—will continue contributing their expertise to the newly formed joint venture (JV).

The Clean Plastic Group’s collection center in Curitiba, which is slated for future expansion, will further support the collaboration.

ALPLArecycling Managing Director Dietmar Marin commented, “Demand for sustainable packaging solutions made from recycled plastic is growing on all continents. Our customers want to reduce their CO₂ consumption, and we support them.

“By investing in Clean Bottle, we are securing the long-term supply of our plants in Brazil with our high-quality PCR.” 

The JV agreement is subject to approval under competition laws. 

ALPLA fully acquires TABA site in Egypt 

In related news, ALPLA has taken full ownership of its Egyptian site, ALPLA TABA, by acquiring all shares from its joint venture (JV) partner, TABA. 

The site, located on the 10th of Ramadan City near Cairo, has been a hub for ALPLA’s operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey (AMET) since 2024.

The site employs approximately 450 people and specializes in advanced technologies such as injection, extrusion, and injection stretch blow molding. 

This acquisition strengthens ALPLA’s footprint in North Africa and the Middle East. ALPLA AMET Regional Managing Director Javier Delgado noted, “The close cooperation with TABA has laid the foundation for our success. During our time together, we have consolidated our market-leading position. Now we are taking the next step.”

Despite this consolidation, ALPLA will collaborate with TABA through DEPACK, a JV specializing in thermoformed food packaging.

ALPLA’s portfolio includes plastic bottles, closures, and preforms for food, beverage, household, beauty, and pharmaceutical industries. Recently, the company expanded to include standard pharmaceutical packaging solutions in Egypt.

Tarek Bassiouni, ALPLA Finance & Controlling AMET Regional Head, stated, “Across North Africa and the Middle East, the need for safe, affordable, and sustainable packaging solutions is growing. As a technology market leader with 70 years of experience, we provide these solutions from a single source.

“Our presence in Egypt is critical and has been home to our central Accounting Service Hub since 2024.”

Both acquisitions demonstrate ALPLA’s commitment to expanding its global presence and advancing sustainable packaging solutions.

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