- Business
- Viscofan, S.A. (VIS.MC) manufactures and distributes artificial casings for the meat products industry worldwide; its core offerings encompass cellulose casings for cooked, smoked, unsmoked and dry-cured sausages; collagen casings, including edible film wraps for processed, pre-cooked fried sausages and dry-cured snacks under brands such as Total Control Net; fibrous casings under the TITANIUM LINE brand for slicing meats; plastic casings, including transfer solutions under the VISPICE brand, nanopack plastic films and shrink bags for thermal shrinkage, slicing, peeling and heat resistance; as well as packaging machinery, spare parts, cogenerated electricity and emerging vegetable-based and pet nutrition products. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Tajonar, Navarre, Spain, the company operates production facilities in Spain, Germany, Brazil, the United States, Czech Republic, Mexico, Serbia and China, with sales offices across more than 100 countries serving meat processors, food manufacturers and related sectors in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Recent developments include the February 2025 acquisition by its Brazilian subsidiary of 51% of Pet Mania Comércio Internacional Ltda. for 34 million Brazilian reais to enter animal-based pet treats; completion of acquisitions of Brasfibra and Master Couros in Brazil to expand new business lines; inauguration of a converting plant in Thailand to bolster Southeast Asian growth; and approval in November 2025 of a share buy-back program for up to 30 million euros or 500,000 shares, alongside record EBITDA and net profit in quarterly results driven by volume growth, productivity gains and the Beyond25 strategic plan.