OPTIMA packaging group GmbH

OPTIMA – Excellent Packaging Technologies OPTIMA packaging group GmbH, headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, designs and implements individual machines as well as complex turnkey systems for pharmaceutical, consumer, nonwovens, and life science products through its subsidiaries. Whether it’s custom solutions or modular machines and lines, all functions fundamentally meet industry and customer-specific needs. In many areas, Optima's technologies are considered world-leading: for example, in filling and packaging coffee capsules, for sterile pharmaceutical liquids in conjunction with freeze-drying, or for packaging paper hygiene products. The competencies extend into the manufacturing area, where modern wound dressings can be produced and packaged on a single line. Customers appreciate the personal, partnership-oriented, and flexible collaboration with Optima's subsidiaries. As the parent company, Optima provides the infrastructure and resources necessary for globalized economic relationships. The company's thinking and actions are sustainable: Optima supports a variety of social and community projects on both global and local levels. Optima is considered one of the so-called "Hidden Champions." Highly qualified employees are a central success factor. To continuously keep their expertise and professional qualifications up to date, all employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities. Traditionally, vocational training for young talent holds a high priority. Every year, over 170 young people are in training at Optima worldwide. Founded in 1922 and family-owned for three generations, the company employs 2,250 people at its three German and 14 international locations. In addition to Germany, the company has its own branches in Italy, France, the United Kingdom, the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, India, and Malaysia. Over 85 percent export underscores the international orientation.