Now that the Norwegian authorities have given their blessing – see Plasteurope.com of 20.10.2010 – specialist plastics packaging technology company Petainer (Aš / Czech Republic; www.petainer.com) has wrapped up its acquisition of PET packaging manufacturer Rostiprimpac (Norköping / Sweden; www.rostiprimpac.com).

With the takeover of Rostiprimpac AB (Norkoping / Sweden) and Rostiprimpac Verpackungen (Leinefelde / Germany) complete, the new expanded Petainer has announced its intention to develop new products and markets. Commenting on the deal’s completion, Petainer CEO Nigel Pritchard said: “This acquisition will reinforce our strategic focus on innovation and the development of new products and services and will enable us to diversify into new market segments.”