At YM Packaging2024 has been a year full of achievements, challenges overcome and new perspectives. Throughout these months, we have once again demonstrated our commitment to innovation, quality and continuous improvement in all our projects. Throughout the year, we have strengthened our market position, expanded our international presence and launched new packaging solutions that respond to our customers' needs.
New machines and technologies
One of the highlights of 2024 was the unveiling of our new horizontal preformed bag packaging machine MOD. EPJMXL310. This machine, which we successfully presented at the trade fair PPMA 2024 in BirminghamThe machine has been designed to offer greater versatility and efficiency in the packaging of a wide range of products. The reception at the show was excellent, and the machine has received very positive feedback from visitors interested in fast and adaptable packaging solutions.
In addition to our packaging machines, we have expanded our offer with new technologies that improve the automation and efficiency of production lines. This year we have added Cartoning machines, Palletising systems with Yaskawa anthropomorphic robots y Wrap Around Side Load Wrap Around Case Packers.
Trade fair participation and international expansion
2024 has been a key year for our international expansion. We have strengthened our presence in key markets, such as the UK and France, and have been actively seeking new distributors in these and other countries. Participating in trade fairs such as the PPMA Show 2024 and the ALL4PACK EMBALLAGE PARIS 2024 has allowed us to strengthen our network of contacts and explore new business opportunities.
In particular, our involvement in ALL4PACK EMBALLAGE PARIS 2024with a stand full of new products and innovative solutions, has been instrumental in increasing our visibility in the European market. These events not only give us the opportunity to showcase our latest machines, but also to establish long-lasting relationships with new partners and customers.
Internal growth and new facilities
YM Packaging's sustained growth has led us to invest significantly in our facilities. We currently have two operational warehouses in Spain and, this year, we have acquired a new, larger warehouse, which will be our headquarters. This move is a key step in ensuring that our factories grow at the same pace as our portfolio of customers and projects.
The move to the new headquarters is scheduled for spring 2025. Although we are still in the process of fitting out the facilities, this new building will allow us to:
- Centralise administrative, commercial and technical operations.
- Increasing productive capacityaligning it with the growth of our projects.
- Improving internal efficiencythanks to larger and more modern spaces.
This change reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and our ambition to continue to deliver innovative solutions to our customers, with a structure that supports our future growth.
New projects and challenges
This year, we have made significant progress in our international expansion, especially in the UK, where we have closed key deals with strategic customers, including a leading customer in the nuts sector. This customer has entrusted us with the execution of more than 15 projects during this year, highlighting solutions such as Wrap Around Case Packers, Pick&Place systems, Horizontal reel-fed horizontal packaging machines, Vertical packaging machines, Multihead Weighersamong others. These projects reflect our ability to offer complete solutions adapted to the specific needs of each packaging process in this highly competitive sector.
In addition, we have been working with another client in the UK on the development of a 6-channel Sticks Packing Machinean innovative solution for the packaging of products in the sports supplement sector. These projects in the UK have consolidated our presence in the UK market and allowed us to further demonstrate our ability to offer the highest quality and most efficient packaging solutions.
In addition, we have tackled challenging projects in other international markets. In France, for example, we have designed and implemented a radish packaging linetailored to the specific needs of a local customer. At NetherlandsWe are proud to have started working with a coffee customer which has placed its trust in our high quality packaging solutions. This project has been particularly relevant, as it has allowed us to penetrate a demanding and highly competitive market.
In Spain, we have also won a major new customer, an international a leading company in the nuts and gummies sector. This customer, which has joined our portfolio, has trusted us to develop a highly efficient packaging line that is perfectly adapted to their production and distribution needs. This new project reinforces our position as one of the leading suppliers of packaging solutions for the food sector in Spain.
Looking ahead: expectations for 2025
As we look to the future, we are optimistic and excited about what lies ahead. 2024 has been a year of consolidation and growth, but we know that 2025 will bring new challenges and opportunities. We will continue to develop new packaging solutions, expand our distributor network and enhance our service offering to continue to deliver the highest quality and efficiency to our customers.
In summary, 2024 has been a key year for YM Packaging. A year in which we have made great progress, both in terms of innovation and international expansion. We are very proud of everything we have achieved and we thank all our customers, distributors and collaborators for their trust. We are ready to face the challenges that the future holds and to continue to be a reference in the packaging industry.
