The ALPLA Group can look back on a successful 2022 financial year despite the crisis. Turnover of 5.1 billion euros exceeded the previous year's figure by 27.5 per cent.
In addition to the company's growth strategy, the record turnover reflects the significantly higher costs for energy, materials, personnel and transport. For 2023, the packaging and recycling specialist is focussing, among other things, on Capacity expansions in injection moulding, investments in recycling, the expansion of the pharmaceutical division and research into alternative materials.
ALPLA is continuing its international growth trajectory in 2022, expanding its production capacities, increasing its workforce and reporting a 27.5 per cent increase in turnover. The internationally active specialist for packaging solutions and recycling is thus achieving positive annual result despite massive energy price increases and a shortage of raw materials. Newly opened locations, acquisitions and expansions resulted in more than 1,000 additional employees. The number of plants increased from 177 to 190.
„High costs, changing demand and changing consumer behaviour will keep the packaging industry busy for a long time to come. With efficiency, innovative strength and recycling expertise, we realise safe, affordable and sustainable plastic solutions even in times of crisis.“
Philipp Lehner, ALPLA CEO
Close and long-standing partnerships, strong regional roots and the accelerated expansion of recycling capacities were key factors in the company's success, alongside targeted acquisitions.
The company is expected to grow by four to five per cent annually in the long term. To achieve this ALPLA In addition to capacity expansions in the core business, strategic investments in injection moulding, increased involvement in the pharmaceutical sector and the expansion of the global circular economy. Parallel to this Research into alternative, bio-based and biodegradable materials. „We are striving for long-term sustainable growth, strengthening our global presence, promoting recyclable products, minimising the use of resources and energy consumption and expanding our portfolio,“ announces Lehner.
The focus is primarily on the growth markets of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America. ALPLA has been investing over 50 million euros annually in capacity expansion and technology development in recycling since 2021. More recyclable and cost-effective packaging requires closed loops and sufficient material. ALPLA is therefore planning to double its annual production of recycled material from its own plants by 2026 and supports the development and optimisation of local collection systems worldwide.
Source: ALPLA
