WILD acquires Italian manufacturer of special machines

In close cooperation with INDAG, WILD's engineering center, an innovative facility for the aseptic filling of spouted pouches is being developed. The goal is to offer the world’s first high-performance facility with this technology.

23/06/06 WILD, Heidelberg-Eppelheim, acquired the Italian company, ‘NEXT engineering Srl’, to further strengthen its technology division. The company, located in Collecchio near Parma, is a leading company for the development and production of aseptic filling technology for the food and beverage industry.

The product portfolio of the Italian company also includes filling facilities for flexible packaging and transport systems for PET bottles. In close cooperation with INDAG, WILD's engineering center, an innovative facility for the aseptic filling of spouted pouches is being developed. The goal is to offer the world’s first high-performance facility with this technology.

NEXT engineering Srl is located near Parma, Italy's center of mechanical engineering for the food and beverages industry. Its 13 employees have comprehensive experience in the development of facilities for aseptic filling. The name will change to WILD Parma Advanced Technologies.

By buying the Italian company, WILD strengthens its expertise in the field of pouch technology. This will allow WILD to further expand its activities in the areas of food and pet food. INDAG possesses over 35 years of expertise in stand-up pouch technology with all machines used to fill brand name Capri-Sun® products coming from INDAG.