Twenty-five million pieces a year for four years. This is the order won by MPG, Manifattura Plastica Spa of Gallarate, to create the new container for one of Nestlè’s iconic ice creams, the Grandfather Cup. Casing made now with an organic polypropylene, which saves 2.5 kg of CO2 emissions for every kilo of material used.
«By now – explains Giampiero Perego, President of MPG – the indication coming from the multinationals is clear and goes in the direction of sustainability. And this order, worth 2.5 million euros, makes use of our investments in this path, which also becomes in a certain sense obligatory for SMEs ».
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The Varese-based company, 18 million euros in 2019, down to just under 15 last year, was in fact a pioneer in Italy in the ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certification for its rigid packaging, manufactured products for food associated with materials. plant-based renewables.
«The reality – adds Perego – is that only companies with their investments can make the economy green. And this is what we have been engaged in as a company for some time here in Gallarate, where, thanks to the commitment to developing new structures and new organizational models, we aim to create sustainable packaging even in a sector, the food sector, with stringent regulations ».
Organic polypropylene is purchased by a French multinational but to be processed it required Mpg to make new investments and ad hoc molds, as well as the adaptation of production processes. The material costs 40-50% higher than the traditional one but even in these conditions it is seen as a growth factor for the future.