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from PLIHSA were kind enough to let us know more about this company, which has become a key player in the region regarding packaging manufacturing for multiple products in the food and beverage industry

WOULD YOU BRIEFLY SHARE SOME DETAILS ABOUT PLIHSA, ITS INVOLVEMENT AS PART OF A HOLDING, YEARS IN OPERATION AND OTHER RELEVANT FEATS?

Founded in 1965, Plásticos Industriales Hondureños S.A. de C.V. is the largest primary and secondary packaging producer for the food and beverage industry in Central America and the Caribbean, with business in 18 countries and three continents. We are the main crown cap and plastic injection molding suppliers for global brands such as AB InBev, Coke and PepsiCo under ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 standards.

PLIHSA is widely known for achieving excellence in its processes and for its focus in the company’s growth and strengthening, as for entering new markets. PLIHSA is categorized as one of AB InBev’s best suppliers, globally, in factors such as client

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services, industrial safety, and as the most efficient plant, worldwide, due to a 98% raw materials recycling rate.

During the last year, a business strategy and an important investment in top of the line machinery resulted in a 120% increase in production output from PLIHSA, projecting an even larger growth during 2023 with new clients in South America and in the United States.

PLIHSA belongs to the Grupo Milenio holding, committed to shape the future of Latin America through avant-garde corporate processes and strategic investment growth.

WHICH ARE THE MAIN PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS COMPRISING PLIHSA’S PORTFOLIO? WHICH INDUSTRIES DOES THE COMPANY SERVE, MAINLY?

PLIHSA has two production facilities. In PLIHSA Crown Cap we have two production lines: Lithography,

offering sheet metal offset printing in more than seven colors; and crown cap production for the beverage, pharmaceutical and shoe polish industries, among others.

PLIHSA Injection, on its behalf, produces a wide array of mold injection products, such as crates, pallets and buckets. We also rely on a plastic mill to reinsert discarded plastic into our production process, as part of recycling programs.

Our clients take part in the food and beverage industry, using our products for bottling, packaging and conveyance of beers, non-alcoholic beverages, dairy products, bread, fruits and vegetables, among other products. We are proud to sustain more than 20-year relationships with our key clients, in which we strive for strategic partnerships enabling growth and mutual benefits.

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We are proud to sustain more than 20year relationships with our key clients, in which we strive for strategic partnerships enabling growth and mutual benefits

IN WHICH COUNTRIES DOES PLIHSA HAVE A PRESENCE THROUGH CORPORATE OFFICES, PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND THROUGH THEIR CLIENTELE?

We operate in 18 countries and three continents. We are the leading manufacturer for crown caps and plastic injection molding in Central America and the Caribbean. Our production plants are located in San Pedro Sula, industrial capital of Honduras. Our clients are located in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.

HOW IS PLIHSA DRIVING ITS PROCEDURES TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE OPERATION AND MAKING THE MOST FROM ITS RESOURCES?

PLIHSA’s ESG strategy is a result of our commitment to an ethical, transparent and responsible management. Our ESG strategy is designed to guarantee our company’s

and interest groups long-term welfare. Our environmental strategy is focused on reducing our carbon footprint, resource conservation and promoting biodiversity. A solar panel project has resulted in 40% energy savings. Also, we are currently involved in a project to reduce marine plastic waste along the Honduras coastline by reinserting discarded plastic in our productive process for recycling. A world-class operation management has contributed to 98% of residual efficiency in our facilities, adopting new technologies to improve efficiency.

In the social aspect and partnering with FEIH (The Foundation for Education in Honduras), we are building elementary schools in rural and vulnerable areas throughout our country.

The focus of our Governance strategy encompasses key aspects, including diversity and inclusion,

executive compensation and dividend policy, shareholders’ rights, entrepreneurial ethics and the fight against corruption, risk management, disclosure and transparency and the participation of elements of interest.

PLIHSA is proud of its commitment to sustainability and care for the environment in the region. We have

been able to produce more than 8.8 tons of recycled resin during the last five years.

Through partnerships with our clients, NGOs and international corporations, we strive to reduce the impact of the plastic industry in our country by promoting initiatives and innovations which once applied will

REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT:

• Emission reduction by 40% through a renewable energy strategy

• 8.8 tons of recycled resin during the last five years

• Manufacturing of the first crate derived from marine plastic pollution in 2024

result in a positive impact. This way we wholesomely take on the goals of the Agenda for Sustainable Development.

HOW DO YOUR PRODUCTS FIT INTO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND RECYCLING SCHEME?

• As the leading crown cap and plastic injection mold producers in the region and as one of the main plastic buyers, along with our clients, we are focused on producing plastic crates from recycled raw materials. Such process involves reinserting damaged crates into the production process after completing their life cycle, and after passing quality controls, ensuring a high quality product.

• As part of our Sustainable Procurement policy, one of our main commitments is to educate the market and big brands to

prefer and rely on recycled products.

• Our recycling process increases the life cycle of plastic already in the market.

• We have a residual management policy guaranteeing the final use of residues, resulting in only 2% waste from our production process.

We engage in initiatives that have the purpose of reducing the plastic waste volume on its way to our oceans, as it’s estimated that 80% of the oceans’ plastic pollution originates inland.

WHAT PUTS PLIHSA BEYOND ITS COMPETITION? WHAT MAKES YOUR CLIENTS PREFER PLIHSA?

PLIHSA stands out thanks to competitive and unmatched advantages. We rely on a solid production capability and we also

have reduced delivery times, earning our clients’ trust after receiving their products in a fast and efficient way. Also, our global supplier network, along with our storage and logistics strategy, enable us to guarantee supply security to our entire clientele.

Another key factor is our wide experience in negotiating supply agreements with world-class wellknown companies, which provides for a solid base delivering continual growth. We stand out for our production versatility, which allows us to adapt easily and create new products according to market demands.

We are proud of our Green Agenda for 2025, driving our commitment

to sustainable and environmentallyfriendly practices. Such competitive advantages turn PLIHSA into a leading option in the market.

WHICH GOALS HAS PLIHSA SET TO ACCOMPLISH TOWARD THE END OF 2023 AND WHAT PLANS CAN YOU SHARE WITH US FOR THE MEDIUM AND LONG TERM?

In 2022 PLIHSA established an aggressive expansion strategy already underway in North America, Central America and South America. We are committed to continue exploring projects and alternatives able to contribute to recycling and to the environment’s conservation to ensure a more sustainable future.

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