AR Metallizing Contact us arrow symbol Menu Our story 2016 - today Product diversification & Innovation through sustainability In January 2020 we acquired Eurofoil Paper Coating GmbH in Berlin (Germany). With 5 manufacturing facilities in the world, AR Metallizing is the global leader of metallized packaging and labelling solutions. Thanks to our large, innovative product portfolio, 700 dedicated employees and first-class service, we are a flexible and reliable supply chain partner for printing and packaging specialists, label suppliers, converters and world’s most valuable brands. With newly launched brand Packle, we aim to further drive eco-friendly innovation in premium packaging and labelling. 2010 - 2015 Gobal footprint expansion & solidifying leadership position AR Metallizing expanded its global footprint by acquiring US-based Vacumet in 2010 and Brazil-based Málaga Produtos Metalizados in 2015. These acquisitions helped AR Metallizing grow from European into global market leader and expand its product and service offering. The company became a full subsidiary of Japanese multinational Nissha in 2015. The multinational is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange and is highly regarded for its technological leadership. 2000 - 2010 Alupa and Rotoflex join forces together in AR Metallizing Belgian-based Alupa acquires Italian-based Rotoflex and form together AR Metallizing. Their combined know-how of coatings, substrates and metallizing processes leads to high-quality, cost-effective and innovative labelling solutions. 1980 - 2000 Trusted supplier of metallized labelpaper facestock With a new metallization plant in Genk (Belgium) and rigorous investments in high-speed machinery, high-volume varnishing and improved metallization lines, Alupa gains quickly reputation as trusted supplier of high-quality metallized label paper facestock. 1975 The pioneering years AR Metallizing’s history starts in 1975 with the foundation of Belgian printing house Illochroma. This major printing house started developing metallized labels via spin-off company Alupa. Alupa’s business success is founded on extensive know-how on varnishes. Footer Our story Solutions Certificates Careers Brands Stories Privacy Solutions Metallized Paper Wet Strength Labels Board General Labels Metallized Film In-Mold Labels Innerliners Top sheet Metallized paper for direct chocolate bar wrapping Food Packaging Follow us on ©AR Metallizing 2021, A Nissha Company. About cookies on this site We use cookies to collect and analyse information on site performance and usage, to provide social media features and to enhance and customise content and advertisements.Learn more ALLOW ALL COOKIES COOKIE SETTINGS