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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





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'





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





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





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





Activities in the Packaging Valley

Take a look at the new video with impressions of exhibitions, events and activities in the Packaging Valley.


Video Review of the Packaging Valley activities





3rd Pharma Forum at OPTIMA GROUP pharma
3rd Pharma Forum on filling and packaging

Take a look at our Impressions of Pharma Forum 2010 in an online-gallery. More than 200 guests from Europe (including Russia), the United States, India, South Korea, the United Arabic Emirates and Egypt came together in Schwaebisch Hall for the 3rd Pharma Forum. Topical presentations discussed current sector trends on the topic of filling and packaging processes. The event was held on September 15 and 16 at the company premises of Optima Group Pharma.


International pharma know-how united





MODULINE from OPTIMA GROUP
OPTIMA GROUP at PACK EXPO in Chicago

At the PACK EXPO, Optima Group (Schwaebisch Hall) will exhibit machines for the sectors pharma, consumer and nonwovens.PACK EXPO Chicago
10-31-2010 - 11-03-2010
McCormick Place
Stand-No 4606
Chicago, IL, USA

Trade show preview





OPTIMA GROUP pharma acquires an extended interest in Metall + Plastic

Optima Group Pharma GmbH (Schwaebisch Hall, Germany) and Metall + Plastic GmbH (Radolfzell, Germany) will join for the future.

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