ALPLA is opening up new markets with pumps and started producing standard pumps for soap and shampoo dispensers in Hyderabad (India) in 2020. By signing a joint venture with the South Korean company HANA Innovation, ALPLA now plans to continue its growth course in the strategically important injection moulding (IM) sector.
Said Michael Feltes, Global Business Development Director IM, ALPLA: “The potential for high-quality, recyclable pumps is enormous. As a system provider, we can offer the matching bottles at the same time. With this new partnership, we are combining our strengths as a globally operating company with the technological edge of HANA Innovation”
Added Sung Il Kang, Chairman of HANA Innovation: “The cooperation opens up opportunities for further global commercialisation of our products and accelerates the development of sustainable, future-proof solutions.”
The ECO Pump system developed by HANA Innovation is made of 100 per cent polypropylene (PP), which makes it fully recyclable, and can also be manufactured from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. In addition to its ecological advantages, the pump convinces with its convenient handling. A smooth spring execution guarantees linear and even force over the entire pump stroke. In the future, the pumps – like all ALPLA products – will also be customisable.
With the new cooperation, the two companies want to push the worldwide distribution of the sustainable pumps with the revolutionary patented plastic spring technology and in addition offer complete systems including the bottle. ALPLA has worldwide production capabilities in injection moulding, complemented by many years of recycling expertise and an international network.
The formation of the joint venture is subject to legal and regulatory approval by the relevant competition authorities and both parties have agreed not to disclose details of the partnership. For more visit alpla.com
