The ALPLA Group invested globally in new production plants, recycling facilities, technologies and strategic acquisitions in 2023. As such, the company continued its further development and laid the foundations for the future. Annual turnover fell by around eight per cent year-on-year, from 5.1 billion euros in the previous year to 4.7 billion euros. This moderate decline above all reflects the industry-wide normalisation of material costs and corrects the high level seen in 2022. At the same time, exchange rate factors took effect. While ALPLA expanded in the growth markets Africa and Asia, demand stagnated in North and Central America as well as in China. In Europe, the company increased its presence in the pharma, recycling and industrial sectors.
‘The year of high costs was followed in 2023 by a year of mixed demand and fluctuation industry-wide. We nevertheless generated stable value added, invested extensively, developed innovative products and built up our capacities, thereby laying the foundations for long-term growth,’ emphasises CEO Philipp Lehner. ALPLA produces safe, affordable and sustainable packaging solutions in 47 countries. The company had a staff headcount of 23,300 in 2023. The number of sites increased from 190 to 196 due to new builds, extensions and acquisitions.
