Integrated Solutions for a Complex Market: The Bolsapac–Uteco Story
Bolsapac has been a leading force in Chile’s flexible packaging industry for over thirty years. Born as a family business and strengthened through continuous investments in innovation and development, the company, now led by Juan Riquelme, General Manager, continues to stand out for quality, reliability, and its ability to compete in an increasingly complex market.
From Uteco’s perspective, Bolsapac’s growth journey is a clear example of how technology, vision, and structured partnerships can transform into long-term industrial value. The Chilean company has chosen Uteco’s solutions to consolidate its leadership, investing in both printing and laminating technologies.
Onyx: Long-term reliability, robustness, and productivity
The collaboration between Uteco and Bolsapac strengthened with the installation of the Onyx press, a machine that immediately proved to be the right fit. Its versatility, ease of operation, compact footprint, working speed, reliability, and robustness have all contributed to seamless integration within the production line.
Six years after installation, the Onyx continues to perform as it did on day one, demonstrating the enduring quality of Uteco technology and helping Bolsapac reach exceptionally high industry standards.
Rainbow: High-performance solventless lamination
Another cornerstone of Bolsapac’s production line is the Rainbow, Uteco’s high-performance laminator. Equipped with an automatic cleaning system using a solvent-free detergent, stable and fast, Rainbow enables a fully solventless lamination process, reducing environmental impact while boosting process reliability.
For Uteco, seeing a company like Bolsapac fully leverage such advanced solutions reaffirms the value of its technological offering.
Packaging Xpert: From supplier to strategic partner
The relationship between Bolsapac and Packaging Xpert, Uteco’s local distributor and key partner, has evolved into a true strategic alliance. Bolsapac highlights not only the quality of the equipment purchased but also the ongoing support provided: on-site assistance, strategic guidance, and daily collaboration to address technical challenges and development needs.
For Uteco, this ecosystem, where technology and support move hand in hand, is essential to creating long-term value.
FlexCA and CMG: An integrated alliance for the future of converting
For Bolsapac, the arrival of the FlexCA platform represents a significant step forward: a single integrated hub capable of addressing all converting needs.
The company also decided to invest in CMG, a brand specialized in extrusion solutions. Having already worked with Uteco and trusting the brand, Bolsapac saw the integration between Uteco and CMG as a major advantage. CMG is recognized for the robustness of its equipment, the compact design of its systems, and their superior performance, especially when processing complex films.
Expectations are high: to take the production of advanced and specialty films to the next level, achieving materials with enhanced functionality that exceed customer requirements.
A competitive market that demands speed and differentiation
The Chilean market is attractive yet highly challenging. Several companies have exited the country despite its potential in volume and marketing opportunities. According to Bolsapac, the real challenge today lies in building a strong internal team capable of responding quickly and efficiently. Delivery time is crucial, and operational agility is essential to stand out from larger industry players.
For Uteco, Bolsapac is a powerful example of how an integrated ecosystem, built on reliable technologies, solid partnerships, and daily support, can accompany a company through continuous development. A collaboration that looks toward the future of flexible packaging with ambition, expertise, and a shared vision.
