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Elopak acquires SIG Combibloc's fresh packaging business
Elopak (www.elopak.com), Spikkestad / Norway, which regards itself as European market leader for chilled dairy packaging solutions and premium juices, has acquired the Newcastle, UK-based gable top activities of SIG Combibloc (www.combibloc.com), Linnich / Germany. The Norwegian packaging giant said the acquisition will enable it to further consolidate its position in the gable top market, where it already has a share of 55%. The deal also will give Elopak access to "significant contractual agreements" with key customers in Europe, especially in The Netherlands, Austria and the UK.
10.04.2003 Plasteurope.com [14774]
Published on 10.04.2003