{"id":28619,"date":"2019-11-15T16:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=28619"},"modified":"2019-11-15T16:03:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T15:03:26","slug":"ar-packaging-takes-over-kd-and-rlc-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/ar-packaging-uebernimmt-kd-und-rlc-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"AR Packaging takes over K+D and RLC Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of its expansion strategy, the Swedish \u00c5R Packaging Group AB has acquired all outstanding shares in K+D AG and will also acquire all outstanding shares in rlc Packaging GmbH. With this strategic move, AR Packaging aims to take a leading market position in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and beauty sectors.<\/p>\n

With the Acquisition of rlc Packaging and K+D<\/strong> AR Packaging will continue its current growth strategy. The Healthcare business<\/strong> of the Group comprises both cardboard-based<\/strong> as well as flexible packaging<\/strong> for customers in the pharmaceutical, medical and beauty industries in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n

\u201eI am delighted to welcome rlc Packaging and K+D to our packaging family. Both acquisitions fit particularly well with our growth strategy. Together with our existing activities, AR Packaging will occupy a top 3 position in Europe in the healthcare, pharma and beauty segments, which will now be served by 11 plants in 6 countries,\u201c says Harald Schulz<\/strong>, President and CEO of AR Packaging. \u201eThe customers of K+D and, after the takeover, also the customers of rlc, will benefit from the unique product portfolio of our group\u201c.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

About the companies:<\/h2>\n

K+D<\/strong> is an expert in pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging and offers GMP-compliant, refined and tamper-proof carton solutions. The company is based in Switzerland, where it holds a market-leading position in the pharmaceutical packaging printing<\/strong> employs around 70 people.<\/p>

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rlc Packaging<\/strong> is an innovative Premium packaging manufacturer<\/strong>, which refers to High-quality folding boxes<\/strong> for the beauty, pharmaceutical, food and confectionery industries. The Group has four production sites in Germany and one in Switzerland. In addition, the Group owns a significant share of\u00a0BSC Drukarnia Opakowa\u0144<\/strong> in Poland with two plants. The workforce consists of around 1,500 experienced employees. rlc Packaging has a strong market position in Central Europe, with a customer base made up of large and medium-sized companies.<\/p>\n

The completion of the acquisition of rlc Packaging is subject to customary closing conditions. The parties have agreed that no financial details will be disclosed.<\/p>\n

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