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„Usually Hans Bühler elaborates new strategies: The CEO of Optima while the opening of a new training workshop for 120 trainees.”
OPTIMA – further locations and great potential for new developments

In the business year 2012, the packaging machine manufacturer Optima (Schwäbisch Hall, Germany) has once again shown positive growth. The consolidated turnover of the group rose from 220 to 240 million euro, an increase of around nine percent. At the end of the year the company had 1,700 employees (previous year 1,500).



Positive development continues





OPTIMA consumer at the ProSweets 2013
Yes, we can: SoftCan now for sweets


The revolutionary concept SoftCan for confectionery products enjoys its market launch at the ProSweets 2013. SoftCan combines brand profile at the POS with ecological advantages and convenience. SoftCan has already proven itself many times as a successful sales package for coffee pads.



Preview to the exhibition...





A narrative chronicle on the occasion of the company’s 90th anniversary

Be it pharmaceuticals, medical or paper hygiene products, coffee, tea, food products or cosmetics – wherever the filling and packaging products of daily need require the highest standards of hygiene, the name "Optima" is heard. On November 21, 2012, Optima celebrated its 90th anniversary. This occasioned the publication of a lavishly illustrated anniversary book. On 150 pages, it chronicles the journey of this Schwäbisch Hall-based company from its humble beginnings to the top of the global market in packaging machine construction.



'Establishment and Growth of a Leader in Technology'





Martin Sauter - new managing director at OPTIMA consumer
New managing director at OPTIMA consumer

In December, Martin Sauter was appointed business manager of OPTIMA consumer GmbH. Together with Hans Bühler and Rainer Feuchter, the managing directors of the Schwaebisch Hall-based enterprise, he will be heading the company branch in Geschwister-Scholl-Straße at the Solpark, one of Schwäbisch Hall’s industrial zones, where a new office complex is presently nearing completion.



Continuity plus new ideas at OPTIMA consumer





By the end of 2012, all Optima Consumer units will be united in one location
Consolidation, expansion and a new name

With the introduction of a new worldwide corporate logo at the beginning of the year, the new brand strategy of the Optima Group moves to the forefront. Name changes effective July 1st underscore the continued integration of the subsidiaries to depict a clear structure. Business units will not only thus bear the same logo worldwide, but also the same name with additions to show their target markets. Kugler GmbH, S.F. Vision GmbH, Stern GmbH and a division of the OPTIMA filling and packaging machines will combine to form OPTIMA consumer GmbH. Further business units at Optima will also be renamed.


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Steady upward trend in the past and positive future outlook for Optima
Growing with technical advancements

The filling and packaging equipment built by Optima has continued its growth trend. The year 2011 topped all others with a consolidated turnover, reaching EUR 220 million. (EUR 210 million in 2010). On December 31, 2011, 1500 people worldwide were employed by Optima; approximately 200 more than in the previous year.


Annual report 2011: Continued growth at Optima...





One brand for the entire world
OPTIMA


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





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





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





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





OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens at the INDEX Show
OPTIMA GROUP nonwovens with new linear conveyor system at the INDEX

Better Flexibility, output and product protection - the transport system that uses a principle quite similar to a magnetic levitation train makes it possible. The second exhibit from Optima Group Nonwovens will be the Total Quality Coding & Control Center.


INDEX Show Preview: Three advantages for the packaging process





Leading turnkey provider OPTIMA GROUP pharma
Trade Show Preview Interphex 2011

Optima Group Pharma will present itself for the first time as for filling, closing, e-beam, isolators and freeze drying.


Leading turnkey provider OPTIMA GROUP pharma at the Interphex




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