Oliver Healthcare Packaging expands in Asia with new Malaysian facility

MALAYSIA – Oliver Healthcare Packaging has officially opened a new 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Located in the i-Tech Valley of Iskandar Puteri, the new plant positions Oliver within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and is expected to support the company’s growing customer base across APAC.

The facility will enhance regional manufacturing capabilities while generating employment opportunities in quality control, engineering, logistics, and supply chain management.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and ISO-certified cleanrooms, the plant will produce a wide range of medical-grade packaging solutions, including pouches, lids, and roll stock.

These products are essential for supporting the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, which have experienced rapid growth in the region.

“Asia-Pacific has quickly become a hub for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing,” said Michael Benevento, President and CEO of Oliver Healthcare Packaging.

“Malaysia alone hosts the highest concentration of medical device manufacturing sites in the region. Our new facility will enable in-region sourcing, helping to bridge gaps in demand and expertise for the healthcare industry.”

The facility has been designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating energy-efficient LED lighting and a rainwater harvesting system.According to Oliver’s APAC General Manager Kenneth De Muynck, the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to innovation and customer service in Asia.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries here,” De Muynck said.

“This facility gives us the capacity to respond more effectively to increasing demand across a wider geographic footprint with a stronger, more resilient supply chain.”

In addition to its expansion in Malaysia, Oliver Healthcare Packaging also extended its global manufacturing footprint in 2023 through the acquisition of Germany-based EK-Pack Folien, a specialist in film and foil technology.

The deal also included EK-Pack’s fully owned Swiss subsidiary, Vacopack H. Buchegger AG.

The EK-Pack facility in Germany spans 23,000 square meters and houses eight production lines for multi-layer film and foil laminations.

Meanwhile, the Vacopack site adds an additional 5,150 square meters of production space equipped for bag packaging.

“This acquisition gives us greater control over our supply chain and supports our strategy of investing in the European region to better serve our customers,” Benevento noted.

“By vertically integrating, we gain flexibility and scalability while bringing more of our packaging materials in-house.”

Marco Ziegler, owner of EK-Pack, added, “EK-Pack has been family-owned for over 40 years, just like Oliver in its early days. We’re proud to continue supporting our food industry clients while expanding into healthcare with Oliver.”

Together, these moves underline Oliver Healthcare Packaging’s commitment to global growth, operational resilience, and sustainable innovation in healthcare packaging.

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