ALPLA is taking over the closure production of leading Serbian manufacturer Energoplast in Belgrade. With this acquisition, ALPLA is strengthening its role as a system provider in the beverage packaging sector in South-East Europe and the Balkan region. The takeover of personnel, production lines and existing business ensures a seamless continuation of activities. At the same time, ALPLA is meeting the growing demand in the region and expanding its range of products.
‘Energoplast's high-quality portfolio is the perfect addition to our business in the Serbian market and will be further enhanced by our technological expertise in the future. This will enable us to secure supplies for our customers and provide them with immediate added value and strategic advantages in the long term,’ says Miroslav Micković, General Manager of ALPLA Serbia.
A stable partner for the beverage industry
Energoplast's 2,000 square metre factory is located in the north of Belgrade. Using compression moulding and injection moulding machines, the manufacturer produces PE closures for the beverage industry in Serbia and neighbouring countries.
With now four plants in Serbia (two of which are in-house at the customer's filling plant), two in Croatia (one of which is in-house) and one in Slovenia, ALPLA is one of the largest plastic packaging manufacturers in South-East Europe. In addition to bottles, closures and containers for food, home care and cosmetic products, as well as oils and lubricants, the company primarily manufactures PET preforms for the beverage industry.
