Industrial history in the making The foundations of the Emballator Metal Group were laid as long ago as 1875. What started out as a small, local tinplate works grew to become today’s innovative packaging group. One step at a time. Follow the timeline and learn about the milestones in the history of our business. 
 
1907
Ulricehamn’s tinplate factory is founded and the first step towards the future Emballator Metal Group is taken. 
 
1958 
We manufacture our first paint pail.
 
1975
Ulricehamn’s Bleck takes place in the Herenco group. 
 
1997
The Emballator group is established. 
 
2000
Emballator Packaging establishes in Bradford. 
 
2005
Emballator Packaging UK acquires the company DKS. 
 
2008
Emballator Ulricehamns Bleck acquires pail production division from Hannells Industries in Falkenberg, Sweden. 
 
2009
GN Industri AB becomes a part of the Emballator Metal Group.