Our history
Hinojosa was founded in 1947 in Xàtiva
Its founder was Rafael Hinojosa Sanchís, who was committed to the benefits of cardboard and its evolution towards packaging.
1947
Our history has always been linked to the growth of our customers
Our history has always been linked to the growth of our customers
In the 1970s we became
pioneers in Europe by setting up a pre-printing line with the aim of making our customers’ products stand out on the shelf through the image on the packaging.
1970
Professionalisation of the agricultural sector
With the arrival of the 1980s, the agricultural sector became more professional, so we introduced the cardboard box into this market to become the leader in this sector.
1980
Expansion of the ceramics sector
In 1985, the second period of economic crisis hit the market. The end of this period coincided with the expansion of the ceramic sector and the development of our exclusive system for large formats.
1985
We incorporated our first paper mill
Due to the paper shortage and in order to guarantee the supply to our customers, we incorporated our first paper mill and began the process of vertical integration.
1995
Blue Box Partners was founded
The company continued to grow and with it came certain requirements such as the need for a single pan-European point of contact. In 2000, the European Blue Box Partners alliance was born.
2000
LEAN Method
At Hinojosa we adopted the Lean Manufacturing management model, which focuses on optimising processes while maximising value creation for the customer. Period of investment in new facilities and in the technology park.
2009
Professionalisation of the company.
The corporate team was set up.
2011
Extension of our range of products
This was the start of a period that continues to the present day, in which the group acquires plants specialising in packaging for the end consumer, to provide our customers with everything from transport boxes to individual cases or display stands.
2014
Investment in high print quality and vertical integration
Only one year later in Xàtiva, we installed the first digital Single Pass printer in Europe. Acquisition of our second paper mill in Sarrià and unification of the group’s image under a new brand.
2015
Internationalisation and development of primary packaging
This year saw the start of our international expansion with the acquisition of Graphicsleader in Portugal.
We became the exclusive producer of HaloPack in the Iberian Peninsula and thus began the development of our 360 Green Packaging line aimed at fresh food.
2020
Entry in the French market
We announced the acquisition of the Allard Emballages group, thus bolstering our vertical integration with the 3rd largest paper mill in France.
2021
Purpose and value proposition
A period of deep reflection that leads us to redefine our value proposition. We share a clear purpose: to improve the common good with sustainable packaging solutions.
2022
Foodservice
Hinojosa launches Foodservice, its new line of 100% recyclable and end-of-life environmentally neutral primary packaging for beverages and ready meals.
2023
2023