Exhibiting at Middle East Poultry Expo 2025

ILPRA Middle East, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the regional branch of ILPRA Group—a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced packaging machinery. Serving as the hub for sales, support, and service across the GCC and wider Middle East, ILPRA Middle East specializes in food, industrial, and medical packaging systems tailored for high-efficiency and hygienic applications.

Company Overview

As part of the ILPRA Group founded in Italy in 1955, ILPRA Middle East extends decades of global expertise into the local markets. It offers a comprehensive suite of packaging machinery and automation solutions that comply with international standards, helping clients enhance product shelf life, branding, and operational efficiency.

Core Business Areas

ILPRA Middle East provides a diversified portfolio of products and solutions:

• Packaging Machines:

  • Tray Sealers (FoodPack): For sealing pre-formed trays with MAP and vacuum options
  • Cup Fill & Seal Machines: Ideal for dairy and dessert industries
  • Thermoforming Machines (FormPack): For producing custom-formed packages from plastic films
  • Form Fill Seal (FFS) Machines: Inline systems for high-speed packaging
  • Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machines: Vertical packaging for granular and powder products

• Packaging Solutions:

  • Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): For extending freshness
  • Vacuum Packaging
  • Skin Packaging: Tight skin film to enhance shelf appeal and protection

• End-of-Line Solutions:

  • Robotic Pick & Place Systems
  • Automated Palletizers
  • Integrated Labeling Systems

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

ILPRA Middle East differentiates itself through:

• Customization: Machines tailored to client-specific applications and production environments
• Hygienic Design: In compliance with food-grade and pharma-grade standards
• Local Support: Full technical and service team based in Dubai for fast response
• Smart Integration: Compatible with Industry 4.0 protocols for data analytics and system monitoring

Financial and Operational Data

While specific financials for the Middle East division are not public, ILPRA Group reported revenues of over €42 million globally in 2022. ILPRA Middle East contributes significantly by:

• Serving more than 15 countries in the MENA region
• Managing over 300 installed machines across food and pharmaceutical sectors
• Achieving annual sales growth of 12% year-on-year since its inception

Shipment and Client Reach

Key client sectors and exports include:

• Food Processing Units: Meat, dairy, bakery, and ready-meals producers
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: Packaging of medical kits and disposables
• Industrial Goods: Non-food packaging applications for hardware and chemicals

Average project values range from AED 150,000 to AED 1.2 million, depending on system complexity and integration requirements.

Target Markets

ILPRA Middle East serves:

• Food and Beverage Processors
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
• Industrial Packagers
• Contract Packaging Operators

Capabilities and Infrastructure

ILPRA Middle East operates from a modern office and demo facility in Dubai, offering:

• On-site machine demonstrations
• Client-specific trials and packaging tests
• In-region inventory and spare parts supply
• Certified technical support team for installations and maintenance

Certifications and Compliance

All equipment and solutions adhere to:

• CE Certification
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
• HACCP-compatible hygienic design
• GCC Conformity Standards

Customer Testimonials

"ILPRA’s tray sealers enabled us to switch to MAP packaging and extend our product shelf life significantly. The support team in Dubai is responsive and highly knowledgeable."
— Director, Meat Processing Plant, UAE

"We integrated ILPRA's thermoforming machines into our dairy line with minimal downtime. Their technical guidance was crucial to our success."
— Plant Manager, Dairy Producer, Saudi Arabia

Major Achievements

• Opened dedicated Middle East branch to localize service and sales in 2019
• Partnered with 50+ regional food and pharma companies
• Launched Industry 4.0-compatible smart packaging systems in 2022
• Introduced energy-efficient machines reducing operational costs by up to 30%
• Exhibited at major trade shows such as Gulfood Manufacturing and Arab Health

ILPRA Middle East continues to lead the regional market in packaging innovation, offering scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that meet the evolving needs of industrial and food production companies.