Company Research Report: SMI
Company Overview
Name: SMI
Mission: Generate comprehensive solutions in sustainable packaging, combining excellence in customer service with a commitment to the circular economy.
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What is the company known for: SMI is the undisputed leader in sustainable rigid packaging solutions in Latin America, producing 17 billion preforms/bottles and 19 billion caps per year.
Products
Business Units
1. Preforms and Bottles
- Description: SMI offers versatile and sustainable preforms and bottles suitable for various packaging needs.
- Key Features: Made with recycled materials, customizable design options, suitable for beverages, cleaning, and personal care.
2. Caps
- Description: SMI manufactures caps for multiple uses, emphasizing ergonomic design and durability.
- Key Features: Superior sealing capabilities, customizable design, and made with sustainability in focus.
3. Thermoforming
- Description: Provides clamshells, punnets, trays, domes, and containers.
- Key Features: Made from recycled materials, designed for effective product protection and presentation.
4. Recycling
- Description: SMI is integrated regionally for bottle-to-bottle recycling across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America & the Caribbean.
- Key Features: Capacity to produce 100% recycled material products, supporting the circular economy.
Markets and Solutions
Market Sectors: Isotonics, Juices, Personal hygiene, Pharmaceuticals, Lubricants, Processed meat, Fruits, Industrial, Carbonated beverages, Waters, Oils, Sauces, Vinegars, Condiments, Agrochemicals, Dairy goods, Household cleaning.
One-Stop-Shop Proposal: Offers consolidated solutions across diverse product categories.
Recent Developments
New Products:
- Launched new caps for large water bottles (botellones) and jugs (garrafones).
New Partnerships/Initiatives:
- Inaugurated the largest recycling plant in Peru, solidifying its position in sustainable practices in America.
Certifications:
- Received AENOR certification for producing packaging with 100% recycled material.
Community Impact:
- Engaged in sustainability, voluntary activities resulting in over 25 tons of waste collected from Playa Márquez, one of the most contaminated beaches in South America.
Upcoming Goals:
- Achieving a recycling capacity of over 90K tons by 2025 across four plants in Latin America.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Commitment to Circular Economy: Implementation of vertical integration in rigid packaging with increased use of recycled resin in products.
- Innovative Practices: Ongoing R&D collaboration with clients to enhance product sustainability goals and improve efficiency metrics like water and energy consumption.
Community and governmental partnerships: Supporting initiatives that impact over 11,000 families within the recycling value chain.
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