Aptar Realigns Two of its Business Reporting SegmentsAptar announced that it will realign two of its business reporting segments effective January 1, 2023. Aptar’s two renamed reporting segments will be Aptar Closures and Aptar Beauty. The Company’s Pharma segment remains unchanged.12 Dec 22
Aptar ranks in the top 200 of Just Capital’s “Americas Most JUST Companies 2022”Aptar was ranked in the Top 200 of Just Capital’s “Americas Most JUST Companies 2022” out of the 954 public companies analyzed by the organization.31 Jan 22
Aptar announces the ISCC Plus certifications of EMEA manufacturing sitesAptar is pleased to announce the ISCC Plus certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) of 10 of our European manufacturing sites, including all of our manufacturing sites in Spain and Italy, with more certifications to come in 2022.29 Oct 21
Aptar announces the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in VoluntisAptar announced today that following the signature of a share purchase agreement on July 22, 2021 and the approval of the French Ministry of Economy under the foreign investment clearance regulations, it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Voluntis from the company’s reference shareholders and certain members of the management.03 Sep 21
Aptar announces signature of share purchase agreement regarding acquisition of majority stake in VoluntisAptarGroup announced today that following the entry into exclusive negotiations with Voluntis on June 21, 2021, and after completion of the consultation procedure of the employee representative bodies of Voluntis, it has signed on July 22, 2021 a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Voluntis, representing approximately 64.6% of the share capital23 Jul 21
Aptar promotes new policies around human rights; diversity, equity and inclusion; and community engagement and global giving Aptar has recently published new policies around Human Rights; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Community Engagement and Global Giving on its corporate website. These important policies outline Aptar’s commitment to upholding human rights, the environment, and the communities in which we operate, and were developed according to international standards.06 Jan 21
Aptar joins United Nations Global Compact initiativeAptarGroup has announced that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest citizenship initiative, which focuses on universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.03 Jun 20
Aptar achieves ISO 14064 certification for energy and greenhouse gas emission reportingEvery year Aptar undergoes data assurance as part of our sustainability reporting. This year we added a process to assure emissions associated with raw materials, travel, and the shipment of our products. Also new this year is the official ISO certification.08 May 20
Aptar to acquire FusionPKG, a leader in turnkey solutions for the beauty marketAptarGroup has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Fusion Packaging. The transaction, which is expected to be accretive to Aptar’s Beauty + Home segment margins, is subject to customary closing conditions.14 Feb 20
Aptar opens new sales office in DubaiAptar celebrated the official opening of its new Aptar Dubai office during an inauguration ceremony, which took place on November 27, 2019 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Resort, Dubai. The sales office is shared by all three segments of Aptar – Beauty + Home, Food + Beverage and Pharma.19 Dec 19
Aptar acquires Noble International, a leader in drug delivery training devices and patient onboardingAptarGroup has announced that it has acquired Noble International, a leader in drug delivery training devices and patient onboarding. This acquisition furthers Aptar’s strategy to broaden its portfolio of services that support pharmaceutical and biotech customers through all stages of their drug development journey.31 Oct 19
Aptar's Activ-Blister packaging solution approved by US FDA for oral solid dose HIV prevention medicineAptarGroup has announced that its Activ-Blister packaging solution for oral solid dose drug delivery was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a HIV prevention medicine. The system protects oral solid drug products with a 3-Phase Activ-Polymer solution that is fully integrated into the blister package.22 Oct 19
Aptar to acquire a strategic equity Interest in BTY, a leading Chinese color cosmetics packaging manufacturerAptarGroup has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 49% equity interest in three related BTY companies: Suzhou Hsing Kwang (“SZHK”), Suqian Hsing Kwang (“SQHK”) and Suzhou BTY (“BTY”), collectively referred to as BTY. The BTY entities are leading Chinese manufacturers of high quality, decorative metal components, metal-plastic sub-assemblies, and complete color cosmetics packaging solutions for the beauty industry.07 Oct 19
Aptar enters into strategic partnership with PureCycle to accelerate integration of ultra-pure recycled polypropylene into dispensing solutionsAptarGroup, Inc, a global leader in dispensing, drug delivery and active packaging solutions, announced that it has partnered with PureCycle Technologies, to prepare for the introduction of PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (UPRP) into dispensing applications. Aptar will play an integral role in helping PureCycle prepare for the food grade requirements in Europe.03 Sep 19
Aptar partners with TerraCycle's LoopAptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in dispensing, drug delivery and active packaging solutions, announced today that the company has entered into a partnership with Loop, a global circular shopping platform from TerraCycle that delivers consumer products in reusable containers. As part of the partnership agreement, Aptar’s President of Food + Beverage, Marc Prieur, will sit on Loop’s advisory board.29 Aug 19
Aptar joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 Circular Economy networkAptarGroup, Inc. has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100, the world’s leading circular economy network. The CE100 network brings together businesses, innovators, cities, governments, universities, and thought leaders in order to build new markets in line with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s vision for a circular economy.23 May 19
Aptar joins the World Business Council for Sustainable DevelopmentAptarGroup, Inc. has announced that it has joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). In addition to leading in corporate sustainability, Aptar is committed to seeking opportunities to replace fossil-based resins, to increase its offering of sustainable dispensing solutions and to collaborate with its customers on re-fillable products.05 Feb 19
Aptar signs the New Plastics Economy Global CommitmentAptarGroup, Inc. has announced that it has signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and has joined forces with other businesses and governments committed to changing how we produce, use and reuse plastic. The Global Commitment, through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has mobilized over 250 signatories that are determined to start building a circular economy for plastic.18 Jan 19