Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

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(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities with additional projects in the Czech Republic, include modernising production processes, upgrading industrial buildings, and installing advanced photovoltaic systems for clean energy self-consumption. The operation aligns with the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and REPowerEU goals, aiming to cut emissions, boost competitiveness, and support economic development in cohesion regions. Structured with Banca Finint as Arranger, the long-term financing will help Tecnocap deliver on its low-carbon strategy, generate skilled jobs, and consolidate its growth trajectory. Leaders from the EIB, Tecnocap, and Banca Finint highlighted the agreement as a model for how mid-cap companies can leverage institutional partnerships to accelerate the green transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 24-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €25 million financing agreement with Tecnocap, a leading global producer of metal packaging, to accelerate the company’s transition toward a low-carbon industrial model.

The financing, announced by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Tecnocap Founder and President Michelangelo Morlicchio, will support green investments designed to cut energy consumption and increase renewable energy generation across Tecnocap’s production facilities. The bulk of the investments will be directed to its plants in Italy, with additional projects planned in the Czech Republic.

The programme includes measures to boost the energy efficiency of production processes and industrial buildings, alongside the installation of advanced photovoltaic systems for self-generation and consumption of clean energy. By reducing its environmental footprint while strengthening operational performance, Tecnocap will enhance competitiveness and align its strategy with the Clean Industrial Deal and REPowerEU objectives.

As part of its industrial plan, Tecnocap expects these initiatives to generate skilled employment opportunities while contributing to sustainable development in cohesion regions, particularly in Southern Italy. These investments are set to modernise industrial assets, improve efficiency, and support a long-term growth trajectory that balances economic and environmental goals.

The EIB credit line is structured with a flexible, long-term approach to ensure the gradual roll-out of the investment programme. The transaction was arranged with the support of Banca Finint S.p.A., which acted as Arranger.

EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti underscored the importance of the project: “This project is a great example of how the EIB can back mid-caps on their path to decarbonisation, strengthening competitiveness and helping to develop a more resilient, sustainable and future-oriented industrial economy.”

Michelangelo Morlicchio, CEO of Tecnocap, highlighted the strategic value of the financing: “The trust and support of leading institutional partners such as the European Investment Bank represent a tangible recognition of the industrial vision we continue to pursue, built on the integration of sustainability, operational excellence, and competitiveness. Advanced transactions of this scale and complexity, for MidCap companies like Tecnocap, are powerful value accelerators, capable of turning potential into performance and consolidating a balanced and lasting growth trajectory.”

Alberto Nobili, Head of Investment Banking Corporate at Banca Finint, added: “We are pleased to continue enhancing the entrepreneurial fabric of Campania by working alongside an important multinational company such as Tecnocap S.p.A. This transaction reinforces our presence in Southern Italy and demonstrates our commitment to supporting corporate finance that fosters sustainable investment and energy efficiency. By structuring long-term financing solutions with the backing of the EIB, we provide companies with the tools they need to sustain growth and competitiveness.”

With this operation, the EIB continues to strengthen its role in supporting innovative green investments that advance the EU’s climate and energy priorities, while empowering mid-sized companies to modernise production and contribute to a sustainable future.

The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. It finances investments that contribute to EU policy objectives. EIB projects bolster competitiveness, drive innovation, promote sustainable development, enhance social and territorial cohesion, and support a just and swift transition to climate neutrality. In the last five years, the EIB Group has provided more than €58 billion in financing for projects in Italy. All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. The EIB Group does not fund investments in fossil fuels. We are on track to deliver on our commitment to support €1 trillion in climate and environmental sustainability investment in the decade to 2030 as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Over half of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and a healthier environment. Approximately half of the EIB’s financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions, where per capita income is lower.

Tecnocap Group is an international industrial player specializing in the production of integrated packaging. It operates in over one hundred countries worldwide thanks to twelve manufacturing plants located in Europe, North and South America, India, and Saudi Arabia, as well as an extensive network of distribution companies and commercial partnerships. Commitment to circular production models and the decarbonization of both operations and packaging solutions is an integral part of the Group’s corporate strategy. In particular, continuous process improvement, eco-design across the entire life cycle of packaging products, and social responsibility are at the core of a growth model aimed at creating long-term value.

Banca Finint Group is active in the Italian corporate & investment banking market, structured finance, asset management, and private banking. Established at the end of 2014, Banca Finint represents the culmination of over 40 years of operations of the Finanziaria Internazionale Group, founded in 1980 by Enrico Marchi in the financial sector. In 2016, the Banca Finint Group was created, with Banca Finint as the parent company. The Bank specializes primarily in activities related to Debt Capital Markets (minibonds and specialized lending), the structuring and management of structured finance transactions (covered bonds, basket bonds, and securitizations), and advisory services in extraordinary finance transactions, supporting companies and the real economy in the regions where it operates. The Group is headquartered in Conegliano (TV) and has offices in Milan, Rome, and Trento.

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SOURCE: European Investment Bank