“The acquisition of Open Imballaggi aligns perfectly with our strategy to strengthen our presence in key European markets,” says Pierre Macharis, CEO of VPK Group.


“Their strong reputation for quality and service complements our existing Italian operations, and we are excited to welcome their experienced team into the VPK family.”
VPK Group has announced its acquisition of Open Imballaggi S.p.A., a leading sheet plant specializing in corrugated board packaging. This strategic move strengthens VPK’s presence in Italy, one of Europe’s largest packaging markets, and complements its existing operations with Zetacarton and IEMME.
Open Imballaggi, located near Bergamo in Lombardy, operates from a state-of-the-art 22,000 m² facility. The company, founded by the Marsetti family, has a rich history dating back to 1908 and recently invested €7 million in advanced equipment, including a 6-color rotary die cutter.
With an annual turnover of €30 million and a production capacity of 40 million m² of boxes, Open Imballaggi serves 700 clients across industries such as Food & Beverage, cosmetics, e-commerce, and automotive.
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Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Aalst, Belgium, VPK Group specializes in the production of corrugated board, solid board packaging, and recycled paper. With operations spanning 21 countries and over 70 plants, the company employs approximately 7,000 people globally.
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