SACMI has gained 65% share in the French group Emballage Technologies, which comprises Etpack, Sermatec, and Pactisoud. This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector.

Representatives from SACMI and Emballage Technologies. (Source: SACMI)

Emballage Technologies’ Etpack factory. (Source: SACMI)

Made official on December 19, the operation was completed via the subsidiary SACMI Packaging & Chocolate SpA, the SACMI Group Business Unit that operates in the food packaging sector.

Groupe Emballage Technologies will retain its managerial autonomy. “Closer teamwork will facilitate the pursuit of shared strategic goals, helping to boost growth both in France and abroad,” said Pierrick Doux, CEO of Emballage Technologies.

With this acquisition, SACMI Packaging & Chocolate expands and completes its range of secondary packaging solutions by integrating specific technologies, with the resulting expansion of the offering allowing the company to reach into additional industries and market segments.

This synergy also extends to the construction and assembly of the flowpack ranges and the low- and medium-speed vertical packaging machines - designed by SACMI and assembled in Sermatec - thus boosting the ability to respond to market dynamics.

Additionally, with Emballage Technologies, SACMI achieves a strong local presentce in France via a network of production and sales facilities. This operation also aligns with SACMI Packaging & Chocolate’s broader business strategy.

“In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries,” commented Paolo Mongardi, SACMI’s President.

SACMI has gained 65% share in the French group Emballage Technologies, which comprises Etpack, Sermatec, and Pactisoud. This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector.

Representatives from SACMI and Emballage Technologies. (Source: SACMI)

Emballage Technologies’ Etpack factory. (Source: SACMI)

Made official on December 19, the operation was completed via the subsidiary SACMI Packaging & Chocolate SpA, the SACMI Group Business Unit that operates in the food packaging sector.

Groupe Emballage Technologies will retain its managerial autonomy. “Closer teamwork will facilitate the pursuit of shared strategic goals, helping to boost growth both in France and abroad,” said Pierrick Doux, CEO of Emballage Technologies.

With this acquisition, SACMI Packaging & Chocolate expands and completes its range of secondary packaging solutions by integrating specific technologies, with the resulting expansion of the offering allowing the company to reach into additional industries and market segments.

This synergy also extends to the construction and assembly of the flowpack ranges and the low- and medium-speed vertical packaging machines - designed by SACMI and assembled in Sermatec - thus boosting the ability to respond to market dynamics.

Additionally, with Emballage Technologies, SACMI achieves a strong local presentce in France via a network of production and sales facilities. This operation also aligns with SACMI Packaging & Chocolate’s broader business strategy.

“In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries,” commented Paolo Mongardi, SACMI’s President.