TekniPlex Consumer Products , a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, has acquired Empaques Moldeados de América Technologies S. de RL de CV (EMATEC), a Mexico-based manufacturer of molded fiber packaging solutions for eggs, produce, foodservice and other fresh food items. Ematec's portfolio of sustainable molded cellulose pulp packaging solutions further strengthens TekniPlex's leading position as a provider of diverse material solutions to the fresh food industry.
Molded fiber is a renewable material based on biomaterials derived from 100% natural and generally recycled paper and cardboard fibers, which makes it highly attractive for brands looking to expand their packaging offerings based on these types of materials. Ematec also offers a line of post-consumer recycled PET plastic containers, such as egg cartons and clamshells, among others.

Following the acquisitions of Keyes and Fibro, Ematec now adds to TekniPlex's strong portfolio of fiber-based solutions and leverages its materials science and customer relationships. Across the board, TekniPlex consumer products are becoming more materially diverse, offering fresh food companies a wide range of packaging and packaging solutions that help them stand out at the supermarket perimeter.

"Ematec reaffirms our commitment to leadership in the fresh food and foodservice categories, reinforcing our strategy to focus on helping our customers succeed at the store perimeter," said Eldon Schaffer , CEO of TekniPlex Consumer Products. . "Ematec has a strong reputation for developing and marketing packaging solutions for the segments it serves and we are proud to create a powerful fiber solution that leverages the combined strengths of Keyes, Fibro, Ematec and TekniPlex."

Ematec's six plants and 530 employees in Mexico strengthen TekniPlex's presence in the Americas by adding to its existing plants in Mexico, North America and Colombia , and providing additional manufacturing capacity and diversification possibilities to better meet the needs of its customers.

This acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic moves by TekniPlex in the consumer goods space, particularly in fresh food and food service solutions. Its goal is to drive the company's growth based on its "Sustainability and" approach, combining sustainability-conscious materials science solutions with the business needs of its customers, such as product performance, supply assurance, competitiveness and more. Ematec has been in business for more than half a century and has deep roots in America.

About TekniPlex Consumer Products

TekniPlex Consumer Products specializes in advanced materials science solutions for companies in the food and beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, with a focus on product protection, brand building and sustainable innovation. TekniPlex Consumer Products serves companies around the world in industries such as beauty and personal care, home goods, and food and beverage.

With a broad selection of diverse material solutions fueled in recent years by a series of strategic acquisitions, TekniPlex Consumer Products is a leader in creating next-generation packaging designs that address real-world challenges in the markets they serve. provides services. In particular, the company is focused on developing more sustainable solutions that continue to offer product safety and consumer satisfaction. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com/consumer

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