Chesapeake Establishes Carton Trading Alliance in France

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Chesapeake, U.K., has established a trading alliance with Papcart, a French supplier of premium cartons. Papcart, which supplies cartons to customers in the Champagne, Cognac, and cosmetic sectors, will work in partnership with Chesapeake's Branded Packaging division to jointly develop new business in the French wine and spirit sectors.

Chesapeake already has four operations in France serving customers in the pharmaceutical and industrial chemical sectors. This alliance further extends Chesapeake's global supply network, offering local support to customers in a key market for premium packaging. It is expected that the alliance will facilitate cooperation with joint customers and support technical and marketing initiatives. The alliance will also allow each party to offer a greater range of products and to jointly develop new solutions.

Commenting on the alliance, Tim Whitfield, VP – Chesapeake Branded Packaging, said that "Papcart is an excellently equipped business with very impressive facilities. The markets it serves and the quality of its work ideally complements Chesapeake's existing facilities. We believe this alliance will enhance our service to customers while providing mutual opportunities."

Papcart's main production site is based in Getigne, Nr Nantes, France, and it also has a satellite operation in Jarnac, close to Cognac. The business has a turnover of EUR 25 million and employs around 175 people. Jean-Louis Moreau, Papcart's president, added that "there is a good fit between the companies, and I believe the new alliance will help us both to serve our customers even better."