AR Metallizing, a leading manufacturer of coated metalized paper for consumer packaging and labels, has solidified its leadership position by acquiring Málaga Produtos Metalizados, a high-quality manufacturer of consumer packaging and labels in Brazil.

“Given its perfect location in the world’s fastest-growing beer market and its continuous innovations throughout the years, Málaga Produtos Metalizados is the perfect partner for us in order to continue to grow and to invest in our core business, worldwide. Together, we will strive to create the best products for our partners in Latin America,” says Bart Devos, CEO of AR Metallizing and vice president of the Nissha Group.

AR Metallizing’s core market is consumer packaging and labels (wet glue labels, pressure sensitive labels, general labels and in-mold labels). Today, AR Metallizing supplies its products to customers worldwide from production sites in Belgium, Italy and the United States.

“With this development, our company will become a bigger global player,” adds Francisco Málaga, founder of Málaga Produtos Metalizados. “The strong innovative power of AR Metallizing offers our group a foundation on which we can continue to grow. For the family, our staff and our customers, it is a great opportunity to team up with AR Metallizing and to jointly work on R&D projects and to create innovative solutions for our customers.”

With the expansion in Brazil, AR Metallizing and the Nissha Group will increase its presence in a growing world market for labeling and packaging, reinforcing its solid and reliable supply chain for current and future customers in Latin America.

Junya Suzuki, president and CEO, chairman of the Board of the Nissha Group adds, “With this strategic acquisition, the future in the Latin American market looks very promising. It gives AR Metallizing an opportunity to bring its innovative and sustainable products to an even wider audience.”

“We are excited to expand our global footprint,” says Silvia Garcia-Luengo, VP sales manager for AR Metallizing in Latin America. “This acquisition will help us achieve our goal of being a global supplier with a local presence. It will improve our service, flexibility and drive future growth opportunities.”