ABG establishes flexible packaging center in Girona

The move follows the acquisition of the Girona-based business by ABG and Kocher+Beck in 2019. The rebrand brings the team’s engineering expertise more closely under the ABG identity and strengthens the site’s role within the group’s global operations and will be designated as its Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging.

ABG Girona designs and manufactures non-stop equipment, converting systems, sleeve solutions and automated lines for the flexible packaging and label industries. It also develops bespoke systems intended to improve productivity, efficiency and automation.

As ABG’s Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging, the operation will have a strategic role in developing the company’s flexible packaging portfolio, including its growing FlexPack offering. Its engineering capabilities will be supported by ABG’s global sales, service, manufacturing and product development resources.

Simon Nadin, group CEO of ABG, said: ‘With Girona’s considerable engineering knowledge and expertise, particularly in flexible packaging, the transition from Enprom Solutions to ABG Girona is a natural progression.

‘Establishing the site as our Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging brings that specialist capability together with ABG’s global resources, providing a strong platform for the continued development of FlexPack and our wider flexible packaging offering.

‘This is much more than a name change; it demonstrates our commitment to Girona, to continued investment and innovation, and to expanding our presence in the global flexible packaging market.’

Joan Marc Taboas, CEO and executive director of ABG Girona, said the transition would give the operation a stronger and more visible identity within the ABG group while retaining the engineering experience, customer relationships and entrepreneurial approach developed under the Enprom Solutions name.

He added: ‘The support of ABG and Kocher+Beck is helping us strengthen our international position, expand our capabilities and pursue new opportunities in flexible packaging, while remaining focused on engineering excellence, collaboration and customer success.’

Lars Beck, managing director of Kocher+Beck, commented: ‘This integration sends a clear signal to the market, creating a strong foundation for new customers in flexible packaging, while reaffirming our commitment to our converter customers and workforce through a long-term vision and sustainable corporate strategy.’

The business will continue collaborating with Kocher+Beck in Germany on specialist projects and new technology development. Its legal entity will become ABG International Solutions Girona SL, subject to final administrative approval.