In the latest episode of The Metal Pack Pod, we welcome Intralox's Jasper Joosten, global account team leader for its container business for the CPG team.Before joining Intralox one year ago, Joosten has developed international sales and management experience in roles as a global account director and commercial director in leading OEMs for food processing, packaging automation and robotics and dispense solutions while working with the multinational players in the food and beverage industry globally.

During this episode, we discuss Intralox's global expansion which includes a relocation of its European headquarters to a larger facility in Amsterdam. to accommodate current and future growth.The new facility allows for more efficient processes and enlarged production capacity by utilising very narrow aisles in the warehouse and increasing the production area by nearly 3000 square meters.This additional space improves set up for modular plastic belting assembly and fosters an environment for the continued growth of thermo drive and activated roller belt technologies.

We also speak about the current state of play in the global container business. and Joosten has his views on the current trends we expect to see in the industry.

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