Alder Packaging has formed a regional manufacturing partnership with Simex, a Colombian injection moulding manufacturer, to enhance its sustainable packaging offerings.
This collaboration aims to provide Central American brands with a resilient, nearshore manufacturing option amidst evolving tariff policies and global supply chain challenges.
Alder will showcase the custom samples from its collaboration with Simex at this year’s Luxe Pack New York event in the US on 7 and 8 May. These include recyclable formats and high post-consumer recycled content solutions, which align with the current demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Alder Packaging co-founder and COO Sarah Haffey said: “We’re combining Simex’s deep manufacturing expertise with Alder’s engineering and sustainability focus.
“This partnership offers our clients a regional solution that reduces emissions, shortens lead times, and helps them stay agile in today’s complex sourcing environment.”
Simex, established in 1969, focuses on beauty components production, including mascara wands and fragrance caps. Its longstanding relationships with brands underscore its efforts in innovation and quality in the packaging industry.
Simex commercial manager Santiago Vera said: “We’re proud to bring our decades of manufacturing experience to the Alder team that prioritises sustainable innovation. Together, we’re elevating the future of beauty packaging.”
The partnership with Simex allows Alder to support clients in diversifying their supply chains. With manufacturing options across South America, the US, China, and the EU, Alder is positioning itself as a versatile supplier in the face of increasing tariffs and changing trade policies.
Haffey added: “At Alder, we’re transparent on pricing at the factory to how tariffs are impacted based on the location – it’s important for brands to know that the tariffs are based on where the finished goods are assembled, not always where the packaging is made.”
