Naturepak Beverage Packaging invests in additional Heidelberg Intro web printing technology

Established in 2002 as a joint venture between The Industrial Group and global paperboard liquid packaging specialist Evergreen Packaging, Naturepak Beverage Packaging serves dairies, beverage and dry foods companies in the Greater Middle East, Africa and India Subcontinent from its two packaging plants in Damma, Saudi Arabia and Casablanca, Morocco.

The Casablanca plant was launched in 2011 as brand-new, state-of-the-art, greenfield operation encompassing the latest technologies in gable top beverage packaging with an investment exceeding 10 million EUR (11.8 million USD). The facility is strategically located close to Casablanca’s airport and has served as an export hub of packaged beverages and liquids to North African region. The facility was also designed to accommodate the future installation of additional production lines as market demand grows.

This has allowed Naturepak to now invest in an additional Heidelberg Intro web printing press machine with six front-side print units and one reverse-side print unit. The new line produces from reel to the die-cut blanks.

Hassen Khemiri, business unit manager at Naturepak, said: ‘Heidelberg’s Intro web printing press machine was our ideal choice due to its track-record of productivity and reliability, and dependable after-sales-web-carton service division.

‘This investment is part of The Industrial Group’s aggressive expansion program and in line with its growth agenda.’