Since October 2020, Senning GmbH has joined the Optima Group based in Schwaebisch Hall. The Bremen-based company specializes in the production and packaging of paper and tissue products.

At MIAC, Amotek is presenting innovative packaging machines for paper hygiene products. The main focus is on solutions for the most advanced ecological packaging available, made of paper, bio-plastics and other materials which are 100 percent recyclable or biodegradable.

Optima has pulled out all the stops to deliver a filling system to the US-based company Catalent at its Biologics facility in Bloomington, Indiana. The vial system with an isolator will be the second vial line installed at the site and is intended to be used initially for the filling of a candidate vaccine to fight COVID-19. For the first time in Optima’s company history, one of the world's cargo aircraft, the Antonov An-124, was chartered for transportation. At the end of August, the system reached its destination in Bloomington on time, after Optima worked in close collaboration with logistics companies from the area. 
 

At CIDPEX, Optima is presenting the new OPTIMA FS1, a machine for packaging feminine hygiene products. It is one of an entire range of machines that has been specially designed for companies in Asia. What makes this machine special is that semi-automatic packaging systems can be gradually upgraded to become fully automated processes. The OPTIMA Pearl is also a machine especially designed for the Asian market. Its design combines high performance with low entry prices.

The COVID-19 pandemic poses major challenges for companies worldwide, including Optima. But, as we all know, every crisis also brings opportunities. New solutions to the challenges of this time have been found, proven technologies have been adapted and new ones have been created, digital technologies also continue to gain importance.

The new EMKON automation GmbH has been strengthening the Optima Group from Schwaebisch Hall (Germany) since August 1, 2020 and will focus on the market segment of roll-your-own tobacco. Assets of emkon. Systemtechnik, Projektmanagement GmbH in Kirchlinteln (Verden district, Lower Saxony) will also flow into the new company.