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To offer injection-molded parts for safe, affordable and sustainable packaging solutions, ALPLA<\/a> is expanding its range of closures by acquiring KM Packaging<\/a>. KM Packaging, based in Ubstadt-Weiher (Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany), will be integrated into the ALPLAinject division. The six sites in Germany, Austria, Poland and the US with roughly 500 employees provide a significant increase in capacity and product range. KM Packaging manufactures more than 6.5 billion injection-molded parts each year.<\/p>\n \u201cAt ALPLA, we think of packaging in its entirety. We create a competitive advantage for brand-name manufacturers globally with innovative, system-based solutions. Injection-molded parts play a key part in this. KM Packaging<\/a>, a well-regarded specialist in tube closures, caps and dispensing aids, is a perfect match for our concept,\u201d emphasizes Michael Feltes, Managing Director of ALPLAinject. \u201cThe strategic investment is an excellent complement to the portfolio and enables immediate market access and customer support.\u201d<\/p>\n The KM Packaging management team, led by Managing Director Klaus Mauer, and the site personnel are all being taken on by ALPLA.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe and ALPLA are tradition-filled family companies sharing values such as trust, responsibility and extremely high-quality standards. Integration into the ALPLA \u2018Family of Pioneers\u2019 will secure the future of the sites, jobs and customer relationships,\u201d explains Klaus Mauer. \u201cWith ALPLA\u2019s global network, access to the innovative closures will be available worldwide in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n KM Packaging\u2019s history goes back to 1949. The company as it is known today was formed in 2008 from the merger of Kutterer Kunststofftechnik and Mauer AG, two family companies. The renowned plastics specialist from the south of Germany manufactures standardized products and custom-made closures<\/a>, caps, dispensing systems and jars made of PP and PE, including in clean rooms if desired. Its products are used mainly in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food industries.<\/p>\n KM Packaging is a technical partner that supports packaging developments, reduces material consumption through lightweighting, and recycles consistently. Use of up to 100 percent post-consumer recycled material (PCR) is possible, and screw caps and flip-tops made of HDPE are available for mono-material packaging applications. With ultra-modern equipment, efficient processes and innovative products, the company has been an established partner for years.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe smooth combination of close customer relationships, technological expertise and a focus on sustainability aligns closely with our profile. The added know-how will boost our role as a leading developer, manufacturer and recycler of plastic packaging,\u201d said Nicolas Lehner, ALPLA Chief Commercial Officer.<\/p>\n The acquisition was signed off on June 23, 2025, and is subject to and contingent upon receipt of the legal and regulatory approval from the competent competition authorities. The parties agreed not to disclose details of the transaction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSpecialist in sustainable closures<\/h4>\n