Two packaging clusters in Baden-Württemberg are preparing to merge. The Waiblingen-based PEC Packaging Excellence Centre Region Stuttgart e.V. and Packaging Valley Germany e.V. from Schwäbisch Hall want to join forces and present themselves under a single name based in Waiblingen.
The preparation of the Fusion decided the General meetings of the participating clubs. First in Schwäbisch Hall, then a few days later at the PEC in Waiblingen, those present instructed the Executive Board members to draw up a comprehensive strategy paper for the planned merger over the next few months. This will then be presented to the members for approval.
Association headquarters becomes Waiblingen
Both associations still have a lot of work to do before the merger is finalised, according to the report on the meetings. Both sets of statutes need to be revised. The registered office is to be moved to Waiblingen and the use of the standardised brand „Packaging Valley Germany e.V.“ will be prepared. The Offices in Schwäbisch Hall and Waiblingen are to remain in place.
We will now do everything we can to take the right steps.“
Bernd Hansen, CEO Rommelag GmbH and Chairman of Packaging Valley Germany e.V.
According to the future merger network, the advantages of merging the two networks, which have already been in existence for twelve years, for the Packaging machine construction and the Automation technology Both associations have the expertise of over 100 member companies. These include global market leaders, family businesses, suppliers, universities and public institutions. Both networks have been highly recognised worldwide for years.
Dialogue between science and business
In the dialogue between Economy and Science The associations believe that this will contribute to demand-orientated development and create synergies. For the companies' customers, this means a head start in the market. Markus Höfliger, CEO of Harro Höfliger Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH and Chairman of the Packaging Excellence Region Stuttgart e.V., is certain: „A merger will make both networks even more important worldwide. This will also have a positive impact on the regions in terms of training and further education as well as the recruitment of skilled labour.“
[infotext icon]You can find out more about the two packaging networks on the websites http://www.packaging-valley.com and http://www.packaging-excellence.com.
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