Etiplast invests in Nilpeter FA-22 flexo press

Etiplast, a key player in the Central American packaging industry, has added Nilpeter FA-22 flexo press to expand its production capabilities and reinforce its position as one of the region’s leading suppliers of high-quality packaging. 

Based in Costa Rica and active across Central America and beyond, Etiplast has built a solid reputation over the past 30 years for delivering flexible, reliable, and technically advanced packaging materials.  

The FA-22, Nilpeter’s flagship Flexo platform, adds a new dimension to Etiplast’s portfolio. Known for its high level of automation, user-friendly operation, and high print quality, the FA-22 will allow Etiplast to better serve existing customers while expanding into new segments and applications. 

The new press is specifically configured for flexible packaging. One of the first applications will be coffee bags - a key market in the region, which is why the press has been equipped with solvent units to laminate in-line. Etiplast also plans to target the growing shrink sleeves segment, using white ink in solvent. Although the press is fully capable of running label production, the main focus will remain on flexible packaging. 
Currently, Etiplast operates two Nilpeter FA-14 presses at high occupancy, producing tape for the agroindustrial sector. The plan is to shift part of that workload to the new FA-22, thereby freeing up capacity on the FA-14s for additional label production. Etiplast is already recognised as one of the leaders in tape for fruit packaging and is known throughout the industry for its innovation and development in this segment. 

‘For us, it’s about staying ahead,’ said Adolfo Madrigal, operations manager at Etiplast. ‘We’re always looking to offer our customers more – more flexibility, better efficiency, and greater consistency. This new press allows us to do exactly that.’ 

Juan Pablo Patino Arevalo, Nilpeter’s regional sales manager, welcomes the continued collaboration: ‘It’s a real honor to continue the strong partnership we’ve enjoyed with Etiplast for many years. The new FA-22 gives them some truly unique possibilities in their market, and we’re excited to be part of the journey.’ 

With the new press scheduled to go live later this year, Etiplast is well-positioned to meet growing demand, explore new market opportunities, and continue leading the way in the region’s packaging industry. 

Nilpeter’s flexo flagship, the FA-Line, will be on display at Labelexpo Europe 2025 at stand 3D55 to experience the future of label and flexible packaging printing.