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As of 2012, Optima will have a worldwide unified appearance. 90 years of reliability and success as a technological leader will be reflected in the common wordmark - Optima. There's a lot more than what meets the eye...

Optima with a new design





OPTIMA GROUP invests heavily
OPTIMA GROUP invests heavily

Optima is investing approx. EUR 50 million in the sites in Schwaebisch Hall within the next 2 years. More than half will go into building infrastructure.


More space, latest technology





Integrated stretch palletizer for nonwoven products

Nonwoven products are lightweight, compressible and – consequently – sensitive. In addition, their dimensions vary within certain tolerances. The unfavorable results of traditional palletizing methods are unstable stacks. In sum, we already have four good reasons to switch to a palletizer specifically designed for nonwovens.


OPTIMA RTP 25 – unique system





Open House at OPTIMA GROUP pharma
Open House at OPTIMA GROUP pharma in Gladenbach-Mornshausen

On Saturday, September 17, 2011 Optima Group Pharma invited employees, families and friends for the Open House event in Gladenbach-Mornshausen.


Overview of Open House





OPTIMA RUNNERS at ebm-papst marathon 2011
OPTIMA RUNNERS at ebm-papst Marathon 2011

At Hohenlohe´s biggest Running-event, the ebm-papst-marathon on Sunday September 11, Optima participated with a big Running group of 29 employees.


29 Runners from OPTIMA GROUP





Martin Sauter is the new Sales Manager at Optima Group Consumer
Sales department reorganized – firmly focused on the product lines

On September 9, Hans Buehler (managing director of Optima Group) introduced Martin Sauter as the new general sales manager of the Consumer Division. At Optima Group Consumer, Martin Sauter will be responsible for the global distribution to the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. His competencies will further include project planning, project management and after-sales service.


New Sales Manager at Optima Group Consumer





Initiative for training and studying at Optima Group in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
Students, trainees and apprentices offer information and represent Optima Group

In June and July, Optima Group launched an initiative titled “Training and studying – a future with good perspectives”. And who could give better answers to the questions of a young interested audience than OPTIMA’s own junior staff in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany? That’s right! The company’s students from the dual university program and apprentices gladly accepted the challenge. ...

Initiative for training and studying





Oliver Rebstock - new managing director at OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens
New managing director at OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens

In August, Oliver Rebstock will take on the responsibilities as the new managing director of OPTIMA filling and packaging machines GmbH. Together with the company's technical managing director, Dr. Georg Pfeifer, this dual leadership will be responsible for the Nonwovens (paper hygiene) Division. The 44-year-old graduated engineer will assume responsibility for Sales and Service.


Continuity plus new ideas at OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens





Interpack: A window to the packaging world

When considering an exhibition, it is a common practice to review figures and facts. The show organizers reported a very successful Interpack 2011. Whereas 171,000 visitors came to the Interpack in 2008, the year of the financial crisis, only 166,000 guests were counted in 2011. The share of international visitors at 60% remained stable, just like the number of the exhibitors (2,700). Does that indicate a setback for an industry so accustomed to success and records?


Report and Video





Optima Mexico 10th Anniversary
Optima Mexico 10th Anniversary
A reason to celebrate!


Customers, employees, business partners and local dignitaries gathered at 198 San Jorge, Col. Pedregal Santa Ursula to celebrate a momentous event. Optima Mexico, local subsidiary of the Optima Group (Schwaebisch Hall, Germany) celebrated their 10th Anniversary in business.


Optima Mexico 10th Anniversary





Great start for Optima Group at the Interpack 2011
Interpack 2011 starts with great impressions

On May 12 the Interpack 2011 started in Dusseldorf, Germany with great success. The Optima Team is getting in contact with many visitors to show them the latest trends in packaging technoology. Especially, and this is a great hit at the fair, the EX-factor. This is a 4D-EXperience that leaves every visitor breathless.


Get a glimpse...





EXperience the nEXt level @ Interpack 2011 with OPTIMA GROUP
This year's Interpack show in Dusseldorf will be special!

EXperience the future of packaging technology live in 4D and many hands-on machines on our booth. Get a glimpse of our filling and packaging competence:


Interpack-Preview





OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens at INDEX in Geneva
OPTIMA-Team in best mood @ INDEX in Geneva

Optima Group Nonwovens showes the INDEX attendees its new linear conveyor system. The system has substantial advantages for the packaging process.

Refreshing cocktails and the unveiled EX-factor...





More Focus and Further Expansion for OPTIMA GROUP consumer

Optima Group has announced an important structure change of its Consumer Division. A decision was made to bring the companies Kugler, SF Vision and a portion of Optima Filling and Packaging Machines together under one roof. In the future, the Consumer Division will be further expanded and focused as one enterprise.


More about future plans and construction projects





OPTIMA GROUP: Further increase in turnover
Further increase in turnover for Optima Group

After reporting constant growth over recent years, the trend continued in 2010 as the consolidated turnover of the Optima Group reached 210 m Euro. The company produces filling and packaging lines for the sectors pharma, consumer and nonwovens, and further includes in its portfolio manufacturing systems for life science products.


Well positioned for the near future




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