All4Labels Global Packaging Group has added AMF Etiquetas to its ranks, strengthening its position in South America.
AMF Etiquetas, previously part of the AMF Group, has been active in the printing industry in Chile since 2009. AMF Etiquetas was founded with the objective of developing and strengthening the label business division of its previous parent company, also focusing on the development of different graphic solutions for mass consumption packaging. The company operates out of a 7,200sqm production site in Chile, with more than 110 employees. The company mainly focuses on the production of pressure-sensitive, wet-glue, shrink sleeve and in-mould-labels. The key sectors catered by AMF Etiquetas are wine and spirits, food and beverages.
AMF Etiquetas is the latest in a growing list of companies to join the All4Labels global group structure in the last 12 months. Others include Springfield Solutions in the UK, First Impression Labels in South Africa, Romania’s Romprix Exim and Carlucci in Italy. Specifically, AMF Etiquetas represents the sixth acquisition by All4Labels in Latin America in 2023 and follows Visionflex, Faberprint, Allbox, Involv and LabelPress.
This latest transaction is noted as an important milestone for All4Labels, with the company stating, ‘it broadens our market presence in Latin America by expanding to Chile.’ This country is recognised as one of the key wine exporting nations globally. As such, AMF Etiquetas installed a dFlex press from Focus Label Machinery last year to augment its existing digital printing capabilities to enhance its services to the country’s wine market.
Guido Iannone, chief sales officer at All4Labels and also its president for Central and South Americas, commented, ‘By expanding our network to a strategically relevant location for the wine and spirit market, we will be able to cater both existing and future customers with high-quality and industry-tailored products, including self-adhesive labels, wet-glue labels, shrink sleeves and in-mould labels.
‘We are convinced that AMF Etiquetas complements our company strategy as it has a pioneer position for innovative, digital and sustainable packaging solutions. We are looking forward to the great future that lies ahead and are very pleased to welcome all employees from AMF Etiquetas as new partners and members of the All4Labels family.’
The AMF Group was founded in 1945 by Alfredo Molina Flores and is still family-owned and managed by the third generation of the family. Juan Ignacio Molina Crichton, a third-generation family member, will continue to manage the labels division following its transition to All4Labels Group. With his ‘extensive experience and deep understanding’ of the market, Mr Crichton will play a key role in driving the rapid expansion of All4Labels in the Latin American wine and spirit and food markets. His expertise will contribute significantly to the company’s growth in these sectors, it is expected.
He said, ‘Over the last decade, AMF Etiquetas has positioned itself very well based on strong market presence in terms of service, operational excellence, innovation and sustainability. An essential next step was to look for an international partner that would allow us to grow together with our customers, both locally and internationally. With All4Labels we have found a strategically aligned partner to do so.’
