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Taking the next step

within sustainable packaging

Press Release - 09.10.2023 : Skanem Group re-enters the European packaging market

 

Stavanger-based Skanem has a century-long history in the packaging and labelling market. In 2021, the Group divested their labelling businesses in Europe and Thailand, retaining its presence in India and East Africa. In 2022, the Group announced their strategy to invest in the European market for sustainable packaging. Skanem is now taking the first step in an acquisition strategy to re-enter the European packaging market by acquiring Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS. Skanem AS has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shares in packaging producers Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS.

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Skanem is an ambitious industrial group with a successful track record in the packaging industry

Our focus

We help customers achieve their sustainability goals, reduce
their total costs and sell more.

We create growth based on sustainable labelling and packaging solutions in evolving markets.

We pursue geographies, products and segments with strong growth potential.

How we work

We are eager to help and we develop trusting relationships with our customers.

We act responsibly towards our customers, our colleagues, our communities and our planet.

We create growth through active ownership and local empowerement. We develop both businesses and people. We nurture a high performance culture to reach our goals.

Do you want to take the next step with us >>>

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Africa

With a strong footprint in Kenya, we are well positioned to serve the East African region with labelling solutions.
In Africa, our next step is to expand our footprint and broaden our offering within packaging.

Contact Skanem in Africa >>

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India

We are well established in India with 4 printing sites. We deliver labelling solutions, both labels and labelling machines in all regions.
Our next step is to expand our reach across both regions and industries.

Contact Skanem in India >>

Europe

Europe

Based on our long and strong history in packaging, we are looking for business opportunities within innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

Contact Skanem in Europe >>

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Forward-leaning in packaging since 1905

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We develop organisations and people

We believe in giving people opportunities, responsibility, challenges, and freedom. We believe the best organisations are built on entrepreneurship, ownership, teamwork, curiosity and openness.

Illustration energy saving

Africa

With a strong footprint in Kenya, we are well positioned to serve the East African region.
In Africa, our next step is to expand our footprint and broaden our offering within packaging.

Illustration energy saving

India

We are well established in India with 3 factories.
Our next step is to expand our reach across both regions and industries. 

 

 

 

Europe

Europe

Based on our long and strong history in packaging, we are looking for business opportunities within innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

  • .We look for companies with a proven product, solution or business model and with significant opportunity for profitable growth.
  • The product of solution shall have something unique that can make a difference.
  • Embrace sustainability in everything they do - circular economy being the ultimate goal
  • Solid team with passion, expertise and willingness to make a difference.
  • Our target size is EUR 5-50 million in revenue, add-on investments potentially smaller
  • Our current focus is within Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

    What we look for

    Experience the benefits of Skanem digital labels.