Jul22546 EU Business News- Q1 2024 Views on sustainability have evolved substantially over the last 20 years, and one area that has come under constant scrutiny is packaging. As we seek ever more innovative ways to reduce our impact on the planet, the way in which we package goods is everevolving. The latest organic materials, recyclable alternatives and resource-saving manufacturing processes keep packaging companies on their toes. One company not fazed by the pace of change in the industry is Grabalfa. With state-of-the-art production facilities in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Vigo and commercial offices in Zaragoza, Grabalfa employs over 170 people. Based in Spain, the company provides high-quality packaging solutions to clients in all over Europe and the United States. Grabalfa has been serving clients for over 50 years. Its customers range from small start-ups to large multinationals in industries including food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Offering a comprehensive managed service, Grabalfa takes its clients’ packaging projects from conception, through design and prototyping to manufacture and final delivery. Offering customised, high-quality packaging solutions, Grabalfa ensures brand consistency by optimising efficiency at every stage of the process. The company’s core values include innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to excellence. By integrating new technologies and sustainable practices into its operations, Grabalfa is working to reduce its carbon footprint and promote responsible business practices. Through its mission to exceed market expectations, the company offers solutions which meet its clients' current needs and anticipate their future demands. A former senior civil engineer, Meriyeny is a specialist in corporate finance and investment. Meriyeny holds a master's degree in Project Management (MPM), and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®). She tells us, “I have international business experience in Latin America and Europe, specifically in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, and Spain. During my professional career, I’ve held managerial positions in operations and project management, and have served as a deputy chief financial officer. My experiences enable me to develop an in-depth understanding of project management and business strategy. In 2020, just at the onset of the pandemic, I launched D’Ella Capital as an entrepreneurship through acquisition project. In October Best Packaging Pre-Pressing Services CEO 2024 (Spain): Meriyeny Del Carmen Batista There’s no room for cookie-cutter solutions in the world of packaging experts, Grabalfa. Delivering ‘out of the box’ innovation, the company is fueled by a passion for technology that provides its clients with the perfect solution every time. At the helm of the company is engineer, investment specialist and CEO, Meriyeny Del Carmen Batista. We chat with her to learn more about Grabalfa and her journey to CEO and beyond. 2021, I closed my first acquisition and started the Grabalfa 2.0 project with a vision and strategy focused on innovation and sustainability.” Using her experience to foster a collaborative and people-centred work environment, Meriyeny ensures each member of her team feels valued. As such, Grabalfa has developed a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence which it applies to every project the company undertakes. Her focus on innovation and the use of advanced technologies has been key to Grabalfa's success, allowing the company to offer high-quality solutions that meet and exceed market expectations. Meriyeny explains the company’s strategy for building successful client relationships, “We approach each new project with a comprehensive management methodology. This ensures every stage of the process is aligned with the client's objectives. We establish trust through open and transparent communication, focusing on understanding our clients' needs and expectations. From initial design to final delivery, each project is overseen by a team of experts. Our holistic approach allows us to anticipate and resolve issues before they become obstacles, ensuring smooth execution at all times.” Grabalfa recently acquired two pre-press companies, Euroflexo in Sevilla and Flexgal in Galicia. These acquisitions, together with its incorporation to GPN (Global Premedia Network), the world's largest premedia network with presence in 5 continents, allow Grabalfa to expand its service offering and strengthen its global positioning. Meriyeny says, “Acquiring these companies forms part of our inorganic growth strategy and geographic expansion plan. It’s enabled us to access new markets and increase our production capacity whilst maintaining the high standards of quality that characterise us. We invest in technology and training for our team, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of the industry.” But maintaining this pole position is no easy task. Increasing demands for sustainability and efficiency, regulatory changes and consumer expectations of more eco-friendly practices are shaping the sector's direction. Grabalfa embraces these trends by integrating sustainable solutions into its daily operations, Examples of this are reducing waste materials, implementing cleaner production processes, and embracing circular economy projects which give new life to products as they reach the end of their normal lifecycle. Using digitalisation, AI and automation processes, the company is transforming its operation to offer faster and more precise solutions. Contact: Meriyeny Del Carmen Batista Company: Grabalfa Pre-Press Solutions, S.L. Web Address: https://grabalfa.es
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