Mortara (PV), 15 september 2021
ILPRA (ILP:MI), an innovative SME active in the packaging sector with a wide range of machines and technological solutions for the packaging of food, cosmetics and medical products
announces that the UCIMA (Unione Costruttori Italiani Macchine Automatiche per il Confezionamento e l’Imballaggio) Assembly has elected Maurizio Bertocco, President and CEO of ILPRA, as a member of the Board of Directors. UCIMA is the national trade association that brings together more than 100 Italian companies active in the sector of packaging and wrapping machines among the most representative in the industry and
located throughout the country. The member companies operate in the food, confectionery, tobacco, pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical, cosmetics and end-of-line technology industries. UCIMA’s mission is to provide services and consultancy aimed at facilitating the daily activities of member companies, providing timely and continuous updates on the most interesting topics.
Maurizio Bertocco, President and CEO of ILPRA: ‘This appointment honours me in particular, given the strong representation of companies in our sector within UCIMA.
I thank the Shareholders’ Meeting for having chosen me and for my part I will make my dedication and long experience in the sector available.’
ILPRA (ILP:MI) is active in the manufacture and sale of packaging machinery for food, cosmetics and medical products. Founded in 1955, it is one of the main players in the packaging sector thanks to its wide range of machines (traysealers, filling machines, thermoforming machines) and state-of-the-art technological solutions. An innovative SME, it stands out for its continuous investment in R&D (€2.3 million in the last 3 years), which has enabled it to develop in-house innovative packaging technologies and techniques capable of promptly meeting customer needs. ILPRA’s patented ProGas technology is based on a unique work cycle that reduces gas use and waste and increases machine productivity. With more than 16,500 machines sold, 238 employees, an extensive sales network and presence in 6 countries (Italy, UK, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, India and Russia), the Group generates around 69% of its turnover abroad and directly presides over markets worldwide.
Press release available at www.ilpra.com and www.1info.it
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