ENVASES ANTILLANOS

ABOUT US

Learn more about who we are and our entire trajectory throughout these 50 years in Santiago.

We are metal packaging solutions
for products with the need to be conserved for long periods, the
which can be consumed or used later by the human being.

ENVASES ANTILLANOS

Our trajectory

The beginning

In 1968 the operations of the plant in Santiago began under the supervision of American Can Company, with 2 assembly lines. In January of the 1969, it is inaugurated with the presence of the President of the country Joaquín Balaguer. The annual production is 10 mm cans, and the number of employees exceeds 30. During this time, lithographed covers and plates were imported.

Decade of 70

In 1973, the first automatic presses of covers are installed in the factory; and in 1974, the first 2-color lithographic press and the Wagner glazing machine were installed. This ends the import of covers and sheets. The staff exceeds 60, and the general packaging plant is installed next to the free zone.

By 1978, more automatic presses continue to be installed. Exports to Puerto Rico and Haiti begin. And the Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples for employees is formed. The dining room is built for employees and the Social Club with basketball court and softball stadium. The Computer Center is created.

80's years.

In 1983, the 15th anniversary of Antillean Containers was celebrated, with the visit of Don Rosellini and recognition of Containers by American Can Company. From here, we started to be part of the International Packaging Association (IPA), installed the first automatic line of Soudronic welding machine in the country, and the second lithographic line with UV technology.

1988: changes to electric welding technology. The positions of executives Arturo Grullon and Felix Garcia are determined. Most of the shares of American Can are acquired, passing Envases Antillanos to be
property of Dominican Investors.

We continue to grow: The 90s

In 1993, the construction of Administrative Office and Mechanical and Engineering Workshops was carried out. Already for 1998, it is acquired of automatic line for the manufacture of cans of last technology of Soudronic. The building and the production capacity of press covers are expanded.

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2000: The new Millennium.

2008: We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Envases Antillanos. We acquire Numerical computer (CNC) control technology. The second lithographic cutting line, the enameling machine and the kiln with KBA incinerator are purchased. To protect the environment, the change from LPG to Natural Gas is made.

The new age.

In 2013, the US ambassador, James Brewster, made a visit to ENVAN, and installed a photovoltaic plant of 1500KW. In 2018 the construction of a modern dining room for employees was carried out. The SAP software is installed, and a new line for the manufacture of covers opens easily. SAP software is installed, and a new line for the manufacture of lids opens easy. The number of employees exceeds 320, and the annual production of cans reaches 250mm.

With the celebration of the 50 Years, Envases Antillanos becomes part of a new horizon, officially adopting the name of ENVAN.

100000 CANNED

500 WE CAN

15 MEMBERS

11 TYPES OF CANS

Company policy

ENVAN HAS A MISSION, VISION AND COMMITMENT:

To be a leader in the production of cans, caps, sheets and lithographic services of the highest quality for the Antilles, complying with the requirements of our customers and ensuring the continuous improvement of our processes.

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Corporate Profile

Dedicated to the manufacture of cans, covers, plates and lithographic services, installed in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, the second most important city and center of the agro-industrial activity of the country.

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It started its operations in 1968, at a time when agroindustry and packaging in general depended totally on imports. Its installation allowed the substitution of container imports, but more than that, being a pioneer in the field, it was one of the points of support for the country’s agro-industrial development.

The main commitment of Envases Antillanos is to offer our customers a high quality product accompanied by an efficient technical service, which allows us the experience of having been affiliated for more than 25 years to the American Can Co. and being a current member of the International Packaging Association (http://www.ipacan.com/). One of the services most valued by our customers is the technical assistance that includes updating and management seminars, equipment audits, support in the mechanical area through our repair and manufacturing workshops, as well as advice on the different canning processes.

Envases Antillanos has an integrated production system that includes its own cutting line, which allows us to adapt tinplate to different uses and works with the most updated Soudronic technology.

Tinplate comes from the best mills in the world and enamels, inks and varnishes are approved by F.D.A and U.S.D.A. from United States.

This company is the first and largest metal packaging factory in the Caribbean area, with capacity to produce more than 300 million cans and two Litell cutting lines that can cut more than 30,000 tons of tin a year. Installed in an area of almost 20,000 square meters and a staff of more than 300 people of different academic levels.

Since 2008 it has been certified ISO 9001, which accredits it as a company that meets the established standards to obtain a high quality product. In that same order, it has a Code of Ethical Conduct, which ensures observance of ethics and responsibility in its operations, considering human rights, as well as the safety and health of human capital as paramount.

Concerned about the environment and the health of the environment, the company gives great importance to the use of clean energy and therefore 50% of the energy it consumes is generated by a photo-voltaic plant with 1,500 Kwp capacity.

Envases Antillanos is part of the Linda Group, an economic consortium made up of several industrial and service companies, where a strong participation in the agro-industrial area and food production stands out.