After more than half a century of history in the cosmetics packaging industry, in which it has always distinguished itself for its commitment to excellence; innovation and quality, the Catalan company Faca Packaging has decided to enter different sectors. The foray into this new market marks a significant milestone in its diversification and sustainability strategy, while providing added value to its customers through local and proximity manufacturing. Since its establishment in 1970 by Aniceto Canamasas and until today, under the leadership of his son Sergio Canamasas, the company is a pioneer in establishing new benchmarks in packaging design, especially in the premium segment for the cosmetics industry. and personal care.
The great vision as well as the passion and enthusiasm of the founder in terms of innovation makes Faca Packaging a reference to follow in the cosmetic packaging sector, with the dedication of an entire life to continuous improvement and the search for perfection being what allows affirm that Mr Aniceto Canamasas raised Faca Packaging to the standards of recognized prestige that it currently maintains. An engineer and economist by profession, he was able to create an ecosystem between the conception of the design, through the manufacturing of the molds and the transformation of the products, which has given him recognition in the competitive world of the cosmetic sector at an international level.
Over the years, the company has achieved a number of milestones that show its commitment to developing attractive and functional packaging. Among them, it is worth highlighting the creation of its own mold machining division, as well as the product development and engineering department, which have state-of-the-art 3D printers. Since the beginning of its journey, Faca Packaging has created more than 3,000 molds. Molds with a very high technological capacity and that are intended to cover the needs of their own developments.
This achievement represents the culmination of a process of continuous improvement and evolution in design that results in the manufacturing of more complex containers. The company also has more than 200 registered patents. This capacity for innovation allows Faca Packaging to remain at the forefront of the industry and adapt to changing market demands.
In terms of capabilities and technology, Faca Packaging is distinguished by its focus on the vertical integration of the value chain, from the conception of the packaging and design; mold construction; production by injection or blow molding; decoration and even final assembly. The integrated value chain guarantees quality and efficiency at all stages of the process. Furthermore, Faca Packaging stands out for its commitment to innovation, especially in the field of sustainability and eco-design.
All of Faca Packaging’s industrial operations are carried out in the company’s production centers, located in Santa Maria d’Oló (Barcelona) and Barcelona. Thus, production, injection of plastic parts, decoration and assembly are carried out in clean rooms; guaranteeing compliance with the highest quality standards required by the various sectors in which Faca Packaging provides services, also complying with the ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental certifications. Faca Packaging works with top-level European machinery.
The company has the most innovative technology to improve efficiency and quality in all its operations. All injection machines are equipped with Cartesian robot systems and collaborative robots, which makes it possible to automate processes and improve precision in packaging manufacturing. When it comes to materials, Faca Packaging has extensive experience in the injection of a variety of thermoplastics, including acrylic, a material in which Faca Packaging was a world pioneer in having it in its portfolio more than 35 years ago; styrenics, polyolefins, polyesters and TPE, among others.
In recent years, the company has carried out countless tests with recycled versions of these thermoplastics, which allows it to market packaging with recycled or bio-based plastics, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the environment, placing it one step ahead of the market. new market demands. The eco-design that Faca Packaging applies to the continuous development of new innovative products has its culmination in the range of PET containers, being a pioneer once again in developing and marketing thick-walled containers (? 10mm) in this material.
The possibility of using said recyclable and recycled materials joins the refillable functionality of the packaging. Unlike glass, PET and rPET jars and dispensers are significantly lighter, reducing transportation costs. They are characterized by maintaining an excellent degree of transparency and attractive aesthetics, which make them appropriate for those brands and products that want to convey a message of sustainability (PET is classified as the most recyclable plastic) and quality, without forgetting the more technical aspects. of the container that allow the cosmetic formula to be kept intact.
In relation to the carbon footprint, the advantage is even greater since both the energy used in manufacturing and its associated emissions are remarkably lower. Faca Packaging also presents the concept of refillable packaging in its entire range of jars. We provide brands and consumers with the possibility of reducing packaging waste and promoting more sustainable consumption practices. Furthermore, it is important to highlight that all Faca Packaging production is carried out using exclusively renewable energy. In its commitment to environmental sustainability, the company has implemented an energy system based on renewable sources, in line with its objectives of reducing its carbon footprint and respecting the environment.
Faca Packaging has just presented itself at Hispack 2024 as a benchmark in innovation, quality and sustainability in the packaging industry, offering new projects. Likewise, the company is present every year at the best international fairs such as Paris Packaging Week, Luxepack Monaco, Worldwide Cosmoprof Bologna, among others.
Finally, it should be noted that Faca Packaging is involved and committed to social, environmental and governance (ESG) objectives. This translates into collaboration with environmental entities dedicated to protecting the environment, as well as participation in conservation initiatives, among other actions.