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The Packaging Cluster is a non-profit organization that was established in 2012 by Catalan companies and that today brings together more than 140 active members including companies, knowledge centers and entities that represent the entire value chain of the packaging sector. The main objective of the entity is to help the competitive improvement of the companies that integrate it, with the purpose of solving the challenges of the current context, the promotion of innovation and the generation of new business opportunities.

As the highest representative of the container and packaging sector in Catalonia, the Packaging Cluster is developed under 5 strategic axes, which are: the generation of innovation projects and new businesses, market strategy and intelligence, the promotion of international connections, training and attracting talent, and networking and business cooperation.

The main objective of the Packaging Cluster is to help the competitive improvement of the companies that make it up, in order to generate more and better business for companies and entities in the world of packaging and packaging.

This improvement comes from the promotion of networking, knowledge and business, which are worked through five strategic axes, which have an annual Activity Plan to reinforce and consolidate the respective actions.

Mission, vision and values

Improve the competitiveness (social, environmental and economic) of the container and packaging ecosystem, through the promotion of market intelligence, networking and impact projects for the sector.

To be a benchmark entity in southern Europe in the container and packaging sector, and to respond to sector trends and challenges. Specifically, in the promotion of new business projects, as well as the promotion of the circular economy and shared value.

Implication. Collaboration. Ethics. Flexibility. Empathy. Transparency. Teamwork.

Facilitate the transformation of the sector towards a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

The Packaging Cluster has been positioning itself as a benchmark entity in the sector in Catalonia, which represents the entire value chain, from R&D, raw materials and intermediate products, machinery, peripherals and end-of-line, packaging manufacturers and end users.

At a regional level, it is recognized by ACCIÓ's Catalonia Clusters programme. At the national level, it is part of the list of Innovative Business Groups (AEI) by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

At an international level, the Packaging Cluster is part of the entities recognized for excellence in management through the Cluster Management Excellence accreditation. On the other hand, it is part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform.

Àlex Brossa

CLUSTER MANAGER

Telecommunications Engineer and MBA, Àlex Brossa has experience in innovation project management, internationalization and competitive improvement for the industry.

Mònica Riera

EUROPEAN PROJECTS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

With an education on Business and Technology, Development of Digital Solutions, and Project Management, Mònica Riera has experience in the packaging sector, as well as in innovation and process improvement projects.

Judith Marti

MÀRQUETING I COMUNICACIÓ

Corporate communication, events and protocol. Judith Marti has experience in the marketing sector, she has developed communication and content strategies, as well as managing social media and corporate branding.

Mercè Gorina Pradas

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER

Industrial Design Engineer and Product Development expert with work experience in the world of product design, packaging, and also as a teacher at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in the subject of Packaging. Interested in circular economy and sustainable innovation.

Carla Lopez-llauder

EVENT PLANNER

Her arrival further strengthens our team, bringing a fresh and dynamic perspective to our initiatives. Carla assumes the role of Activity Manager, being responsible for the organization and execution of all cluster activities.

Joana Massaguer Colomer

PROJECT MANAGER

Student of Industrial Design and Product Development at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), and who has international work experience in the field of projects,

Martina Font

Presidenta

Font Packaging Group

Artur Costa

Vicepresident

Grupo Carinsa

Sergi Artigas

Secretari

Leitat

Hansulrich Zellmer

Vicesecretari

Menshen Iber

Armand Marcé

Tresorer

Kao Chimigraf

Santiago Tesi

Vocal

Lecta

Ignasi Monfort

Managing Director Iberia

Ds Smith

Xavier Pifarré i Sans

Vocal

Abb

Pere Coll

Vocal

Enplater Group

Jordi Sahun

Vocal

Comexi Ctec

Patricia Berga

Vocal

Alzamora Group