Meeting Regional Needs with Advanced Packaging Solutions
Africa, Middle East & Türkiye
Regional Overview
ALPLA’s journey in the Africa, Middle East & Türkiye region began in 2014 when it established its first production facility in South Africa. Recognizing the region’s potential, ALPLA expanded into Egypt the following year and has since continued to grow its presence across Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, UAE, Angola and Morocco. Today, the company operates in 9 countries, playing a key role in shaping the packaging industry in the market across the region.
With 20 production facilities, including 4 in-house operations and 1 dedicated recycling facility, ALPLA is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions. The region is powered by 286 state-of-the-art machines, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Injection Molding (IM Caps, IM-PET), Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM), Stretch Blow Molding (SBM), Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM), Sheet Extrusion, Thermoforming, Pallets, and Venting.
ALPLA’s packaging solutions produce a wide range of market segments, including food, beverages, dairy, personal and home care, as well as oil & lubricants. These industries rely on ALPLA’s expertise to provide innovative, efficient, and sustainable packaging that meets evolving consumer and market demands.
At the heart of this success is a team of 2,214 employees, whose dedication and expertise drive the company’s growth and commitment to excellence. As ALPLA continues to expand and innovate, its focus remains on sustainability, efficiency, and delivering high-quality plastic packaging solutions across the Africa, Middle East & Türkiye region.
Milestones
2014
Foundation of the AMET Region in Kempton Park, South Africa.
2014
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Joint Venture with Zamil Plastics in Dammam) and Türkiye (with 4 locations) have joined the AMET Region.
2015
Opening of a New Plant in Konya, Türkiye
2016
Joint venture with Taba in El Obour, Egypt.
2016
Opening of a new plant in Jeddah, KSA.
2017
Acquisition of Boxmore Packaging (7 locations) in South Africa.
2017
Market entry in Port Louis, Mauritius.
2017
Market entry through collaboration with Baspar Plastics in Takestan, Iran.
2017
Opening of a new plant in 10th of Ramadan, Egypt.
2018
Market entry in Dubai, UAE.
2018
Market entry in Angola through a joint venture with Nuvigroup at Viana 1.
2019
Acquisition of majority stake in the joint venture in KSA and UAE.
2021
Acquisition of Verigreen in Durban, South Africa.
2021
Merge of El Obour operations into 10th of Ramadan, Egypt.
2022
Handover of the AMET Region in the UAE from Mr. Christoph Riedlsperger to Mr. Javier Delgado.
2022
Opening of a new plant in Viana 2, Angola.
2022
Merge of 5 facilities into a new plant in Lanseria, South Africa.
2023
Opening of a new plant in Irene, South Africa.
2023
Inauguration of Future Corner in Lanseria, South Africa.
2023
Market entry in Morocco through a joint venture with Diana Holding in Tangier.
2023
Inauguration of the new AMET Regional Headquarters Office in Dubai, UAE.
2024
Opening of a new plant in Tangier, Morocco.
2024
Opening of a new plant in Viana 3, Angola.
2024
Opening of the first recycling plant in Ballito, South Africa.
2024
Full ownership acquisition of ALPLA Taba, Egypt.
2025
Inauguration of the new AMET Regional Accounting Service Hub office in Egypt.
Get in touch with us
AMET Regional Headquarters
Saih Shuaib 4
PO Box 452655
Saih Shuaib 4 - Plot No. 533 3559
Dubai Industrial City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Facts & Figures
2,214
Employees
20
Locations
9
Countries