Machinery & Equipment

The new operation is intended to help customers manage shorter lead times, changing forecasts and the move towards paperisation.

The glass packaging produced at the factory is fully recyclable, reducing the environmental impact of pharmaceutical packaging waste while supporting Kenya’s circular economy objectives.

The plant manufactures glass vials and ampoules in multiple sizes and formats, in line with China’s Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical packaging.

The acquired facilities include corrugated packaging plants in Alzey, Wolnzach, Eberswalde, Castrop-Rauxel and Northeim in Germany; Tychy and Skarbimierz in Poland; Všetaty in the Czech Republic; and Sibiu in Romania.

The installation comes as manufacturers across the Middle East continue to navigate supply chain disruptions and geopolitical instability affecting the region.

Under the partnership, Itochu Metals will collect used Daikin commercial air conditioners, oversee dismantling and separation of components such as heat exchangers and motors, and coordinate with specialised scrap processors to recover high-purity aluminium, iron and copper.

The acquisition extends Canpac’s presence in the specialty, gift, and premium packaging segment, transitioning the company from a regional folding carton player to a diversified packaging platform serving Indian consumer brands.

The closures are designed to reduce leakage, withstand parcel shipping and improve the consumer unboxing experience as e-commerce continues to grow.

The initiative aligns with Liberia’s broader ARREST Agenda priorities, with agro-processing identified as critical to strengthening the supply chain and ensuring more Liberians benefit from value-added industries.

The corrugated cardboard construction ensures the packaging is fully recyclable at end-of-life, supporting circular economy objectives.