Nextalia's Entry into Plastic Legno
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On 25 October 2026 Plastic Legno, a company based in Castellamonte, in the Canavese area, which makes plastic containers for yogurt, cheese and desserts, came under the control of the Nextalia Capitale Rilancio fund, managed by Nextalia Investment Management. The deal stems from a reorganisation of the Sunino group, which had led the company until then [1].
The deal
Nextalia is investing in the company through a capital increase, with undisclosed funds earmarked to expand production capacity, grow commercial activity and finance a programme of acquisitions in a market that is still fragmented [1]. The Sunino family retains a minority stake and the role of industrial partner, while Paolo Sunino remains at the helm of the company as chief executive [1].
Alongside Plastic Legno, Resaplast — a company active in the same sector with a plant in Conversano, in the Bari area — joins the new group. Together the two companies serve more than 100 customers, including some of Italy's leading food groups [1]. The Sunino group's activities unrelated to the food sector, from promotional items to sportswear, remain with the family and are excluded from the deal [1].
Stated goals
The agreement aims to build a leading Italian group in rigid food packaging around Plastic Legno. In recent years the company has invested in IML technology, which makes it possible to produce mono-material, recyclable containers, in line with the new EU packaging regulation [1].
Valentina Pippolo, head of equity investments at Nextalia, describes Plastic Legno as "a fast-growing business in food packaging and a key partner for some of Italy's leading food groups", and says the investment fits Nextalia's mission of supporting Italian family businesses in their growth [1]. Laura Sunino, chair of Plastic Legno, says the reorganisation "gives food packaging a dedicated, solid structure, with the new financial resources and governance needed to grow in a balanced way over time", adding that together with Resaplast and alongside Nextalia it is possible to build "a leading industrial hub in the sector" [1].
Nextalia
Nextalia is the asset management firm founded and led by Francesco Canzonieri, which manages more than €3 billion across private equity, credit and venture capital [1].
Sources
- Plastic Legno passa a Nextalia, dall’azienda di Castellamonte nasce un polo del packaging alimentare — La Stampa, 25 October 2026