News from 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Posted 2023-12-21

In this festive season of joy and unity, we, at Emballator, extend our heartfelt wishes for a delightful Christmas and a brilliant New Year! The past year has been filled with exciting challenges and rewarding opportunities, and we express our immense gratitude for your continued trust.We firmly believe that even the smallest changes can make a significant impact, and by collectively exploring...

Emballator has extensive experience in packaging for dangerous goods

Posted 2023-12-14

Transports of dangerous goods require UN approval and Emballator Metal Group in Ulricehamn has extensive experience in developing and producing packaging with UN approval. "Actually the secret is not to complicate it, and to make it as simple as possible for the customer," says technical manager Pär Claesson.”The regulations came into force in 1990 and we have been working to develop our rout...

Navigating the Future of Packaging

Posted 2023-12-12

In a world where packaging priorities vary from sustainability and affordability to convenience and shelf appeal, finding the perfect packaging solution is a complex endeavor. Philip Mann, the Managing Director of Emballator (UK), recently shared some insights into the challenges and innovations shaping the packaging industry in an interview. "Every brand has its priorities, and our role as a pac...

The Childhood Cancer Fund

Posted 2023-12-07

Children and cancer are two words that should never have come together. Yet, they form the disease that causes the most deaths among children in Sweden.During Christmas 2023, Emballator does not only want to spread joy but also contribute to a meaningful change. Every day, a child in Sweden is diagnosed with cancer, and by supporting the Childhood Cancer Foundation, we contribute to increasing...

Regranulation Machine

Posted 2023-12-05

Henrik Johansson Kask, Production Manager at Emballator Mellerud, began the quest for a specialized machine nearly three years ago, foreseeing the need to revolutionize the waste management system at the factory. "Our initial efforts involved using our own mills to reuse trims and scraps from our blow molding machines, effectively reintegrating them into our production process," says Henrik Johan...

Insights from the Pack & Plast Conference

Posted 2023-11-30

Last Thursday, our Innovation Manager, Mats Jeppsson attended the Pack & Plast conference in Malmö where he was one of the speakers. The conference tackled pivotal questions, such as the challenges and opportunities presented by new packaging directives, strategies for achieving circular plastic use, the impact of legislation on packaging choices, developments in materials and packaging, the m...

Emballator supports Mathivation

Posted 2023-11-28

Emballator has a strong desire to be an active part of society and strives to contribute to the education and development of the next generations. We are therefore proud of our partnership with Mathivation, which is now active at both Stenbockskolan and Ätradalsskolan in Ulricehamn.The Mathivation initiative started over ten years ago with a focus on increasing young people's interest and conf...

Emballator visited Site Zero at the grand opening

Posted 2023-11-23

Our Head of Sustainability (Maria Edqvist Schultz) and Innovation Manager (Mats Jeppsson) visited Site Zero in Motala Business Park last week. This impressive facility, owned by Swedish Plastic Recycling, covers an area of about 60,000 square meters and has an impressive reception capacity of 200,000 tons of plastic packaging annually, making it one of the world's largest sorting facilities for pl...

Innovation Manager Mats Jeppsson speaks at the Pack & Plast conference

Posted 2023-11-22

There are significant challenges and opportunities in the packaging industry, which Emballator's Innovation Manager, Mats Jeppsson, will delve into at this year's Pack & Plast conference taking place on November 23 in Malmö.Mats will, among other things, share insights into the growing importance of sustainability in the packaging industry, discuss the various sustainable product launches ...

Interview with our trainee Nellie

Posted 2023-11-07

Nellie Ton, who is studying International Management at Jönköping University, has been interning with us at Emballator in Ulricehamn this autumn and has been a fantastic asset to our team during this time. We wanted to hear about her internship experience, the insights she has gained, and what she will carry with her moving forward.When we asked Nellie to summarize her internship experience wi...

Customer Survey 2023

Posted 2023-10-31

Every year at Emballator, we strive to become even better in our efforts to meet your needs and preferences. A crucial part of this commitment is our annual customer survey, which provides us with the opportunity to gain valuable insights into your thoughts, preferences, and expectations. This allows us to stay in tune with your changing requirements and develop our products and services to best m...

More renewable energy to the group

Posted 2023-10-20

As part of the Herenco Group, we at Emballator are proud to announce that in the near future, we will be involved in the commissioning of one of northern Sweden's largest solar power parks. This impressive solar power park will be commissioned in Björke, near Gävle, and is expected to generate approximately 7 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to the electricity consumption of around 1,400 ho...

Emballator Lagan invests in global standards

Posted 2023-09-07

Greater accuracy and better traceability. Those are the main objectives as Emballator Lagan introduces a new standard for labelling pallets.”This will result in increased traceability in the entire change, for the benefit of our customers and our own operations, says Richard Johansson, Sales and Marketing Manager at Emballator Lagan.The new marking equipment is already up and running mar...

Emballator creates competitive packaging through design, decor and high-tech printing

Posted 2023-09-07

A strong offer in prepress and printing is crucial for the customer to get unique, brand-building, high-quality packaging. And that’s why Emballator in Ulricehamn constantly invests in its printing expertise.Reinhard Grote works as a repro technician at Emballator’s printing house in Ulricehamn – and is an authority in his field. He is a trained typographer and printing specialist with a Germa...

Emballator part of project that can revolutionize the paint industry

Posted 2023-09-05

In August 2023, CANCAN was launched. A new initiative that aims to enrich the paint industry and inspire greater creative freedom in a new era. Behind CANCAN is the Nordics' leading color specialist retailer Colorama and the paint is delivered in cans from Emballator Lagan.The new paint brand will offer 66 colors that has been developed by world-leading people in the world of design and interi...

Emballator Metal Group received EcoVadis Gold

Posted 2023-08-18

Emballator Metal Group, with units in Sweden and Finland, has during the past years improved its focus on sustainable procurement and the environment. As a result of the company’s hard work, Emballator Metal Group has now received EcoVadis Gold.EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating according to themselves, work with more than 75 000 companies in over 160 countries a...

Safety matters at Emballator

Posted 2023-08-10

According to Emballator in Ulricehamn, a safe working environment is the very core of a company’s sustainability actions. With the Arena Project they have taken safety to a new level.David Rudensten, production developer at Emballator in Ulricehamn and educated in machine safety and certified as CMSE® - Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV NORD), has been in charge of the project focusing o...

Emballator Innovation Center reduces Time to Market

Posted 2023-07-01

Emballator design and develop packaging solutions for future generations. An important part of that is reducing Time to Market here and now, which means making it easy for new and existing customers to test new solutions and ideas.“In order to launch new products, we need to know what we want and define our journey towards achieving whatever that may be. We even need to accept the possibility ...

Emballator acquires Finnish Europak Oy

Posted 2023-06-30

Emballator, a leading packaging solutions provider, announces its acquisition of Europak Oy, a move that strengthens its presence in Northern Europe. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to occur on September 1st, 2023.Europak is serving customers in various industries like chemical and food, with blow-moulded plastic packaging, mainly ca...

Emballator UK received EcoVadis Platinum

Posted 2023-06-27

Thanks to focusing on sustainable manufacturing Emballator UK have received EcoVadis Platinum. Reaching high EcoVadis ratings is a part of the Emballator Group’s ambition for sustainability.EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating according to themselves, work with more than 75 000 companies in over 160 countries and 200 industries. The score includes ratings for Envir...

We welcome Magnus Jacobsson – Sales and Marketing Manager at Emballator Mellerud

Posted 2023-06-13

What are your first impressions of Emballator?“That it is a strong brand in the packaging industry! I experience Emballator as fast-paced and forward-looking, an exciting growth strategy with a stable ownership structure that supports the organization. I have already met many driven and talented employees around the Emballator group and there is a lot of knowledge that we can use to help and c...

We welcome Torbjörn Persson – Procurement Manager at Emballator Packaging Innovations

Posted 2023-05-12

What are your first impressions of Emballator?“My first impressions are quite old; I have previously worked for many years with the procurement of plastic packaging, and it is probably 10 years since I got to know Emballator for the first time. I have always had the image of Emballator as well-run and skilled company, which turned out to be correct. I feel very welcome and have had positive f...

Emballator awarded by Swedish Plastic Industry for their Innovation Center

Posted 2023-05-11

Swedish Plastic Industry (SPIF) has awarded Emballator Innovation Center as the environmental and sustainability project of the year. Emballator wins thanks to their tests and work with recycled materials.The Swedish Plastic Industry (SPIF) award companies in different categories. Companies are nominated in categories like raw material supplier of the year, machine supplier of the year, and th...

Emballator Lagan received EcoVadis Gold

Posted 2023-05-09

Thanks to focusing on environmental initiatives, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement Emballator Lagan have received EcoVadis Gold. Reaching high EcoVadis ratings are a part of the Emballator Group ambition for sustainability.EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating according to themselves, work with more than 75 000 companies in over 160 countries and 2...

Printed bottles from Emballator strengthens brands in the painting segment

Posted 2023-05-02

The DIY-wave during the pandemic led to increased demand for painting products – and it also contributed to intense packaging development. Emballator Mellerud has developed a strong concept where the print is applied directly on the bottle.Applying print directly on the packaging is not only cost-effective, it also very functional, says Magnus Sandberg, who is Sales and Marketing manager at E...

We welcome Marre Raleski – new Account Manager at Emballator Växjö

Posted 2023-04-18

What are your first impressions of Emballator?“A welcoming and structured company with a positive spirit. Helpful colleagues, a lot of nice people at the office and in the machine hall.”What is your primary role?“It is to take care of our existing customers and get us to develop together and find new business. Process new customers and show our strength, which is quality, competence, a...

We welcome Elisabeth Gyllengren – Sales Manager at Emballator Tectubes

Posted 2023-03-29

What are your first impressions of Emballator?“I have been incredibly warmly welcomed by everyone and my closest colleagues in sales have received me well. I feel so taken care of and everyone is so friendly. I have received a very positive impression from everyone. Warm and nice welcome!”What is your primary role?“I will mainly work with business connected to our machine investment an...

Squeezy packaging for dressing and ketchup – Emballator is hungry for food packaging

Posted 2023-03-21

The food industry is in strong growth.”Statistics show that the growth will continue, as the population increases. For us at Emballator Mellerud, it corresponds with our investment in food packaging”, says Magnus Sandberg, who is Sales and Marketing manager at Emballator Mellerud.For Emballator Mellerud, which specializes in blow-molded packaging, it is the increasing volume of liquid or s...

Emballator grows in hygiene and cosmetic packaging

Posted 2023-03-08

In times of crisis and recession, the sale of lipstick usually increases – a way to maintain some color and joy in everyday life. And maybe it’s the lipstick effect that is influencing Emballator Mellerud’s business right now?”Packaging for cosmetics and personal hygiene form a growing segment for us”, confirms Magnus Sandberg, Sales and Marketing Manager at Emballator Mellerud.During and ...

Emballator in extensive energy project – takes Hjo into the future

Posted 2023-02-28

Many Swedish factories have been up and running for a long time. Most efforts are put into developing the production line while the infrastructure is allowed to lag behind. Emballator’s facility in Hjo is no exception – but now that is about to change. In close cooperation with the energy experts at Siemens, Emballator has started an extensive energy saving project.We’re like so many others, s...

Emballator offers bio-based materials from sugar cane

Posted 2023-02-21

Blow-moulded packaging in bio-based or recycled materials is the focus for Emballator Mellerud. And the demands from sustainability-conscious customers are increasing.Renewable materials are of great matter – and it will get even more important. Right now, Emballator Mellerud is experiencing a strong demand for blow-molded packaging in bio-based materials. This is also something that the compa...

Emballator top ranked in Hempel sustainability screening

Posted 2023-02-14

When Hempel, a leading company within coating solutions with brands as Hempel and Crown, made a procurement screening within sustainability, Emballator was top ranked. A proof on how the paint industry works together to make an impact, means Maria Edqvist Schultz, Head of Sustainability at Emballator.For Emballator sustainability is based on the Group’s shared ambition of developing packaging ...

We welcome Ann-Sofi Lindén – HR Manager at Emballator Lagan

Posted 2023-02-06

What are your first impressions of Emballator?“That all employees are very helpful. It is an open climate and prestige less in the whole organisation.”What is your primary role?”My role is HR Manager and I will be a support to the business and relieve the managers.”Shortly, can you tell us about your background?”I have a long experience from HR, both international and national....

Innovative tube solutions from Emballator at PCD – Paris Packaging Week

Posted 2023-01-24

During 2022, Emballator launched a series of innovative small dose tubes for cosmetic and personal care. At Paris Packaging Week 2023, Emballator will show the Twist Off Recap tube – a tube with a unique closure and with 16% less CO2 emissions.When it comes to the segment beauty and personal care, innovative and sustainable small tubes with smart closures are the focus for Emballator. Since la...

Emballator improves production with AI solutions

Posted 2023-01-17

An industry changing demands new solutions on todays – and tomorrows – challenges. Is it possible to solve in an efficient, digital, and more data driven way? At Emballator in Ulricehamn, AI has become a part of the solution.With the help of AI, 5G and self-driving vehicles, the movement towards Industry 4.0 is underway. The goal is to create a more efficient production and make improvements w...

We welcome Magnus Banérson – new Financial manager at Emballator Lagan

Posted 2023-01-13

What are your first impressions of Emballator?”A positive impression, it feels like the company is investing both locally and centrally. It is clear that investments are made in growth to be able to development and evolve.”What is your primary role?“It is divided in two parts, one is in the management team, the other is setting the structure for the new finance organization and leading...

Emballator starts district heating deliveries in collaboration with Hjo Energi

Posted 2023-01-10

Exploring the possibilities to create synergies within the local community is an effective way to become more sustainable and save energy. Emballator Tectubes in Hjo is now starting a collaboration with the municipal energy company Hjo Energi that will be a win-win for both parties.The idea is that Emballator Tectubes sells surplus heat from its own processes to Hjo Energi. The excess heat com...