About Us
AMB is a leading international company that delivers a unique difference to the food and food packaging industry. From packaging design through to film production under one roof, a complete end2end process for our customers.
AMB in a nutshell
4 production sites through Italy and UK
8 warehouses through Europe
430 employees
ISO 9001:2015 and BRC Packaging certifications
State of the art R&D and Laboratory factilities
Continuous sales increasing faster than the market
Professional Sales Staff and Customer Services
Focus on innovation and quality to make ours customer more successful
Leader in Europe in form-fill seal (FFS) & thermoforming film supply
We are innovators and believe that to find the answers to the big questions you have to step outside of your comfort zone. Our pursuit of constant improvement drives us to design, create and deliver the best in everything we do. Not for us as a company but for our customers.
Because one thing is for certain, a quick and easy way is not the sustainable way.
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What drives us
The people that drive us
Mario Barbero
Chief Executive Officer
Mario has more than 20 years of international experience in the packaging industry as CEO of multinational manufacturing groups. He has a successful track record in achieving sustained growth by meeting consumer needs, delivering innovative solutions, and promoting sustainable practices and operational excellence. Commitment, respect and team spirit are the pillars of his approach / philosophy / management style.
Paolo Cescutti
Chief Procurement Officer
He has more than 20 years experience in the plastic packaging industry, working within different departments of AMB. For the last 10 years, he had headed the procurement team focusing on raw materials strategic sourcing. Sustainably beating market indexes for virgin and recycled PET.
Our Journey
How we got where we are
This is our journey, starting over 50 years ago we have never stopped moving. This energy continues within the business.
1969
Founded by Clotilde Manfrin-Polano and Renata Polano Marin producing LDPE bags
1982
AMB installs the first blown technology coextrusion machine. 1988: Installation of the first multi-layer coextrusion line for the production of food packaging.
1993
The first solventless laminator.
1997
The first 8-colour C.I. printer is produced.
2005
The Marin family acquires 100% of the company.
2006
Start up of PET Coex Lines number 4&5. Construction of the new blown technology department begins.
2008
Installation of the new 7-layer coextrusion blown film machine.
2009
Commissioning of PET Coex Lines number 6.
2010
Commissioning of PET Coex Lines number 6.
2013
The ethical code is introduced.
2014
AMB becomes the first company at European level to start a water based production.
2016
The new 9-layers blown film extruder is installed.
2017
Acquires and opens its second production plant in AMARO (UD) making AMB closer to the main traffic routes connecting all Europe. EUR 12 million investment in production and logistic.
2019
AMB acquires TDX (Europe) Limited, leader in the UK market for the design, prototyping, tooling and film supply for thermoformed packaging. This creates a complete food packaging solution with a one-supplier relationship with all customers.
2020
Installation of a second print line in San Daniele and a new extrusion line in the UK (B4). Acquisition of PTS Verpackungen, Bavaria (Germany)
2021
New extrusion line installed in Amaro (line 10). AMB reached an agreement for a majority controlling investment from private equity funds managed by Peak Rock Capital
2022
Set up of a new line in the UK (B5).