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AR Packaging is one of Europe’s leading companies in the packaging sector with net sales of EUR >900 million, 5,500 employees and 30 factories in 13 countries. The Group offers a unique range of packaging solutions from its specialised plants. Added value is created to its customers through its broad product offering and deep knowledge of carton-based and flexible packaging. The head office is located in Lund, Sweden. AR Packaging has an objective to grow both organically and by way of acquisitions. www.ar-packaging.com

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We are excited to offer a new improved paper tray and support the development towards more circular packaging solutions. Designed for recycling and easy to handle, TrayLite® is ideal for a wide range of products such as ready meals, chilled meat & fish and nutritional food. Being lightweight and using 85% less plastic, it is a sustainable alternative to the conventional plastic trays.

Our goal is to create safe and sustainable packaging solutions in cooperation with our customers and thereby help meet consumer needs and our customers’ ambitious sustainability targets. The launch of TrayLite® confirms this commitment and is one more addition to our wide range of creative innovations provided by our multi-category packaging group.

We are delighted by the jury’s decision to honour each of the individual developments considering they all fulfill different challenges – some are driven by sustainability others create awareness.

Consumers and the industry alike are seeking a shift to fiber wherever possible. Consequently, we are proud to support these efforts to standardize key product categories.

PulPac’s development continues to accelerate, and we see much value in this consortium with RISE and AR Packaging, and the support from the Swedish Innovation Agency.

RISE is proud to partner with PulPac and AR Packaging in co-developing these products for global market introduction of Dry Molded Fiber.

I and the team at AR Packaging Systems are excited to see our efforts to develop a sustainable and attractive paper container for the circular society are now paying off and being well recognised.

We are delighted to collaborate with companies such as Club Coffee and Perfetti Van Melle, who turn their commitments to environmental responsibility into real long-term strategic actions when choosing packaging solutions. Boardio® is a great solution from all aspects and we look forward to help more companies put it on the market.

Instead of a reliance on PA/PE-material for their flexible thermoformed applications, Ecoflex® is a recyclable mono PE film that offers comparative mechanical and impact strength.

In the UK, for example, the Ecoflex® material can be recycled at front-of-store recycling facilities that allow consumers to return polyolefin-based flexible packaging.

We are proud to call ourselves an early adopter in Dry Molded Fiber and member of the PulPac Technology Pool given its unique blend of sustainability, global scalability and cost efficiency.

Consumers and the industry alike are seeking a shift to fiber wherever possible. Therefore, we are investing substantially in efforts where our deep experience in Dry Molded Fiber and access to this breakthrough technology can offer brands a much faster path to market.

We see that AR Packaging’s leadership in innovation will empower the Dry Molded Fiber community and the entire market, building on the success of the technology pool and global introduction of a truly breakthrough technology that can significantly support sustainability and commercial goals across packaging and QSR-products.

We were looking for an innovative cartonboard solution, which would allow us to find harmony in the complete “Le Petit Marchand de glaces” range. Our desire was to adapt a box-style casket, easily automated by our packers and guaranteeing all the functionality of an equivalent plastic packaging.

The new ice cream packaging for Picard is one more example of how we challenge the conventional and develop more sustainable solutions without compromising product quality, consumer convenience and industrial efficiency.

This fibre-based packaging can be used for many other products than ice cream too, for example frozen foods and chilled ready meals, and support brand owners to substantially reduce its carbon footprint from packaging.

We have a long experience in the food service sector and now expand our offering with this range of solutions designed for the growing number of home deliveries. The concept meets the needs from not only the restaurant operators and consumers, but also the challenges the distributors have had.

I am proud of the progress we have made in establishing a clear strategy and building AR Packaging into a respected provider of packaging solutions. I want to thank CVC for their support in those efforts over the last five years. Our team looks forward to joining with the Graphic Packaging team to become the premier global provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions.

AR Packaging is a leader in the attractive and growing market for sustainable packaging in Europe. Acquiring AR Packaging will result in significant value creation opportunities for our customers, our employees, and our stockholders as we bring together two leading providers of fiber-based consumer packaging solutions with long histories of innovation and creative packaging design. We are pleased to welcome the AR Packaging team as we work together to further advance our commitment to sustainable packaging solutions for global consumers in support of the move to a more circular economy.

We are very proud of the progress AR Packaging has made during our partnership. It has been a pleasure working with Harald and his excellent team to develop and roll out numerous new products, as well as investing to support an active M&A agenda to accelerate the growth of the business into a truly global player. We are pleased to be handing AR Packaging over in such a strong position, and to have found a new owner that shares management’s vision for the future direction of the business.

The majority of our product developments are focused on packaging solutions made of renewable materials and which are recyclable. The switch to fibre-based trays for fresh vegetables can be pretty easy with no investments in new production equipment needed.

These new trays are already in use in Germany and they are well suited for a wide range of products such as fresh vegetables & fruits, herbs, mushrooms, seeds and much more.

It is with great pleasure we welcome the Firstan company and its employees to our AR Packaging family. This addition is of significant strategic importance to strengthen our position on the UK market. Together with our existing two plants in the UK, Firstan provides an excellent platform for further growth in this important and fast-moving market.

I am happy to see our company take the next step in its development and join AR Packaging. Our strategically located and well invested facility will together with our skilled team add further capabilities to AR Packaging and we will together offer extended services to all UK customers.

This is a very exciting new chapter for our business. Together with the rest of the management team, I am looking forward to working with the AR Packaging team to take our business to the next level.

We are very pleased to having received full clearance on the acquisition and warmly welcome Kroha to our group. With its sole focus on pharmaceutical packaging it upholds high quality assurance and efficient operations which fits very well into our strategy. The customers of Kroha will benefit from our Group’s unique wide product portfolio including multi substrate packaging.

I am very pleased to see AR Packaging as the chosen partner for Kroha. The owner Franz Kroha has developed the company to a well recognised supplier to healthcare customers with high demands. Taking over the responsibilities of Kroha confirms our ambition for further growth of the AR Packaging core segments, both organically and through further acquisitions.

With sustainability as a top of priorities for most customers, AR Packaging is perfectly positioned to be the partner of choice. Our unique range of different packaging solutions meets the environmental requirements of today and tomorrow, while our well proven innovative capabilities ensure that product safety and pack functionalities are optimised, also for the more complex products.”

Bel Group has set a clear agenda for how to minimise our environmental impact. The reduction of plastics in the cartonboard packaging for Boursin is one important step towards achieving our target to have 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025. We are very pleased to have accomplished this together with our AR Packaging team.

Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring safe and healthy living. In these exceptional times the value of packaging is recognised by all of society. The industry as a whole is committed to provide optimised solutions for a wide range of end-uses for the urgent needs of today and with tomorrow’s world in mind.

Our material know-how, converting expertise and market presence combined with PulPac’s technology will enable brand owners as well as agile first movers to take a giant leap forward in replacing plastic packaging and products in a fully sustainable and efficient manner.

We are happy to have AR Packaging as licensee, joining with their commitment to industrialise dry molded fibres and contribute to the Technology Pool”,

Having strong skill centres and site specialisation through focused technology and know-how increases our ability to lead future developments locations. We aim to uphold a solid basis for sustainable presence and optimised service to our customers.

We are very pleased to having received full clearance on the acquisitions and warmly welcome the new companies in our group. This is a very important step in the development of AR Packaging which will now encompass 28 plants in thirteen countries with 5,500 highly experienced employees.

The customers of rlc packaging, BSC and Nampak will benefit from our Group’s unique product portfolio including multi substrate packaging for a wide range of applications.

We are excited to welcome these companies, which are a good fit for our group’s growth strategy. Together with our existing activities it will put AR Packaging at a top 3 position in Europe in the healthcare, pharma and beauty segments, served by 11 plants in 6 countries. The customers of K+D and, following completion, rlc will benefit from our Group’s unique product portfolio including multi substrate packaging.

With Bionatic we have a dynamic and entrepreneurial distributor of biobased packaging items for Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) on our side. They help to speed up processes and ensure product acceptance through direct consumer engagement.

Being one of the leading wholesalers of sustainable food service packaging we believe it is better to process renewable raw materials than to use finite resources. We are therefore delighted to cooperate with AR Packaging and be able to offer fibre-based solutions as the next generation of food service utensils.

As of now, we celebrate saving 150 tonnes of plastics per year and want to thank our supplier Flextrus for their contribution in making this happen.

With the acquisition of Nampak Cartons Nigeria, we have taken an important first step towards establishing a footprint in the African market. We are very pleased to have found such a competent partner for our global growth ambitions, and we will now be able to serve our multinational customer base on three continents.

AR Packaging has a strategic plan built on three pillars – further growth in Europe in selected business segments, global expansion with selected packaging solutions and further improved operational excellence and cost-efficiency. This approach has proven very successful and with the acquisition of Istragrafika we strengthen our presence and position further in selected segments

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces Completion of AR Packaging Acquisition; Significantly Strengthening Global Market Position in Fiber-Based Packaging Solutions

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 09:00 CET

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (“Graphic Packaging”), a leading vertically-integrated provider of sustainable fiber-based consumer packaging solutions, today announced the successful close of its acquisition of AR Packaging Group AB, Europe’s second largest producer of fiber-based consumer packaging. The acquisition accelerates Graphic Packaging’s growing position serving consumer packaged goods companies around the world with sustainable fiber-based packaging alternatives.     Graphic Packaging announced its intent to acquire AR Packaging Group AB on May 14, 2021.

AR Packaging launches fully recyclable fibre tray for high barrier applications to reduce plastics

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 08:30 CET

In the quest for circular packaging solutions for more demanding applications, AR Packaging contributes by launching a fibre-based tray concept intended for modified atmosphere packaging of ready meals and other chilled foods. The fully recyclable TrayLite[®] solution provides an efficient and convenient alternative to full plastic barrier trays and reduces plastics by 85%.The search for packaging which replaces plastics whilst not increasing food waste is more intense than ever. Full plastic trays are commonly used for chilled ready meals, processed meat, fresh fish and other sensitive

AR Packaging wins four times gold in European Carton Excellence Award

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 09:15 CET

This year, four of the prestigious trophies were awarded to AR Packaging, confirming its broad range of packaging innovations. The different packaging solutions highlight delicate finishing, excellent product presentation and plastic reduction and replacement.The four winners of the European Carton Excellence Award in Gold are: · Dental Sticks This toothpick box, made from virgin cartonboard, has a high quality brown finish that reflects the wooden product contents. Plastic was previously used for 40% of the pack – blisterfoil and card – but this has been replaced with a cartonboard

AR Packaging reveals R&D consortium with PulPac and RISE to spearhead development of standard product concepts

Wed, Sep 01, 2021 09:00 CET

The objective for the consortium of AR Packaging, PulPac and the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE) is to develop and commercially validate ten standardized product concepts within different packaging and single-use applications during next three years.The purpose is to enable rapid upscaling and dissemination of the Dry Molded Fiber technology with ready to use and validated designs – building on the combined expertise in the consortium and the support offered by the Swedish Innovation Agency. “Given Dry Molded Fiber’s unique blend of sustainability, global scalability and cost

AR Packaging’s fibre-based barrier container Boardio[®] wins double AmeriStar awards

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 10:53 CET

The leader in sustainable packaging was awarded for two applications of the innovative packaging system in collaboration with Club Coffee and Perfetti Van Melle.The two AmeriStar award winners are: · Boardio[®] – The recyclable paper-based can for coffee in collaboration with Club Coffee was awarded in the Beverage, Non-Alcoholic category. By replacing quad seal bags for roast and ground coffees, a plastic reduction of 48% is achieved, landfill waste is minimized and consumer preference for paper packaging is met. The Boardio[®] package contains more than 80% fibre and saves up to 95%

AR Packaging launches Ecoflex® mono-material for thermoformed applications

Wed, Jul 21, 2021 11:00 CET

As world mono-material plastic packaging film consumption is forecast to grow during 2020–25 at an annual average rate of 3.9% to 26.03 million tonnes ($70.9 billion)¹, AR Packaging is meeting the challenge by launching Ecoflex[®] - its 100% recyclable mono polyethylene film for thermoforming that provides a sustainable alternative to PA-based materials, whilst fully meeting OPRL guidelines.Designed primarily as a thermoforming base web, Ecoflex[®] is formulated with premium PE polymers, offering good puncture resistance, improved tear resistance and it can be used for MAP (modified

AR Packaging and PulPac expand partnership and bridge volume capacity to fast-track truly sustainable and affordable fiber products to market, using revealed PulPac PU300 production platform

Tue, Jun 29, 2021 09:00 CET

· PulPac’s new scalable modular platform – the production unit PulPac PU300 – is set up as a demonstration site at the company’s Tech Center in Gothenburg. · AR Packaging is investing in priority access to this platform to spearhead sample production and bridging capacity for market ready applications. · The expanded partnership will combine AR Packaging’s vast reach, converting expertise and resources with the Dry Molded Fiber process to further accelerate commercialisation of sustainable fiber products to the market globally.PulPac’s “Dry Molded Fiber” is a patented manufacturing

Picard reduces plastic consumption when moving to fibre-based ice cream box from AR Packaging

Mon, Jun 21, 2021 09:45 CET

AR Packaging has developed a carton-based ice cream box with integrated lid which saves 16,5 tons of plastic per year to support Picard’s strive to reduce its use of plastic packaging.The pressure from consumers, governments and associations to minimise the use of plastic increase and many brand owners and food producer put much effort into meeting those expectations and strengthening their environmental positioning. One example is Picard, the French food company specialising in frozen products, who has replaced a plastic tub for ice cream with a carton-based solution provided by AR

AR Packaging solves home delivery challenges with optimised fibre solutions

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 17:00 CET

With increasing number of home deliveries, the packaging needs optimisation of space usage, both at the restaurants and during delivery. AR Packaging’s range of fibre-based food service packaging is developed to reduce storage space at the restaurants and minimise unused space in the thermo bags while ensuring hygienic delivery with contact-free handover.Home deliveries from restaurants have risen during the latest years and covid-19 restrictions further boosted this development. The growth is predicted to continue post-pandemic and with that comes several packaging challenges. The

Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Acquire AR Packaging from CVC Funds for $1.45 Billion in Cash, Creating Premier Global Provider of Sustainable Fiber-Based Consumer Packaging Solutions

Fri, May 14, 2021 12:45 CET

· Combination strengthens global positioning and expands scale in large and growing European fiber-based consumer packaging markets · Growth trajectory of combined company aligns with Vision 2025, providing significant value creation for stockholders and other stakeholders · Graphic Packaging to host conference call at 8:30am ET/2:30pm CET today to review transaction detailsAtlanta, GA and Lund, SE, May 14, 2021 – Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (“Graphic Packaging” or the “Company”), a leading vertically-integrated provider of sustainable fiber-based consumer packaging

AR Packaging fibre-based barrier tray for fresh vegetables and fruit minimises use of plastics

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 10:00 CET

Fresh vegetables and fruit are food categories with high waste levels throughout the supply chain. To meet the move to packaging with less plastics while not sacrificing product protection, AR Packaging has introduced a barrier cartonboard tray with more than 95% fibre content, tailored barrier and convenience features.The drive to minimise the use of plastics in packaging is a main topic for retailers and food producer. Solid plastic trays are commonly used for fresh vegetables and fruits, and even if trays made of renewable plastics have been introduced, recyclable fibre trays are

AR Packaging strengthens its position in the UK by acquiring Firstan Holdings Ltd

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 09:30 CET

AR Packaging broadens its offering to the UK food and healthcare customers by adding local folding carton production through the acquisition of Firstan Holdings Ltd, including its subsidiary Firstan Limited. This strategic move makes the Group a key multi-category provider of folding cartons, flexibles and fibre-based containers in the UK.AR Packaging’s strategic direction to grow in selected segments and geographies continues successfully. The Group already holds a strong position as a specialist in flexible barrier materials and carton-based containers for the UK market. The acquisition

AR Packaging optimises the boosting home deliveries with smartly constructed snack boxes

Mon, Jan 04, 2021 10:01 CET

To meet the increasing needs of packaging tailored for take away and home delivery, AR Packaging is developing a full range of sustainable solutions. Two different snack boxes are good examples of patented carton-based packaging which are ideal for these applications and can help reducing the use of plastic packaging.As social distancing and governmental restrictions on restaurants due to covid-19 continue, take away and home delivery demand is increasing dramatically. Food can be safely distributed directly from the kitchen to the front door of consumers who do not want to or cannot visit

AR Packaging completes its acquisition of the pharma packaging specialist Kroha

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 09:34 CET

Following customary closing conditions and local regulatory approvals, AR Packaging announces the completion of the acquisition of Kroha GmbH. This latest strategic move elevates the group’s leading position in healthcare packaging.AR Packaging continues its successful growth development in line with the strategic plan to expand in selected segments and geographies. The German based Kroha GmbH is a specialist in folding carton packaging and leaflets for pharmaceuticals. The company is an attractive addition to the Group’s product offering and strengthens its capabilities to service both mid-

AR Packaging minimises plastics with a wide range of fibre based tray solutions for fresh food

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 17:01 CET

The search for packaging which replaces plastics whilst not increasing food waste is more intense than ever. AR Packaging solves the challenge of more sustainable packaging with more than ten fibre-based tray concepts for chilled and frozen foods – designed to run on existing packaging systems.With the increasing focus on the environment and minimised global warming, all major food and retail companies have set clear targets on lower carbon emissions and recyclable packaging. In line with consumer preference for paper-based packaging and avoidance of plastics, high fibre content packaging

AR Packaging elevates its leading position in healthcare packaging by acquiring Kroha GmbH

Mon, Nov 02, 2020 08:31 CET

The growth of AR Packaging continues with the acquisition of German based Kroha GmbH, a specialist in folding carton packaging for pharmaceuticals. This strategic move further strengthens the Group’s leading position and capabilities to service both mid-sized and large customers in the pharmaceutical industry.AR Packaging’s strategic direction for growth in the healthcare sector started with the acquisitions of the former K+D AG, rlc packaging Group and BSC Drukarnia in 2019 and early 2020. The acquisition of Kroha is the next step in line with this strategy and will be another highly

AR Packaging wins German Packaging Award 2020 in the sustainability category

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 16:00 CET

The focus at AR Packaging to develop sustainable packaging solutions is once again confirmed by winning the German Packaging Award in the sustainability category. A clever construction for a complex medical-technical application reduces the use of plastics and simplifies disposal after use.The German Packaging Award is an international packaging competition, aiming to award and promote future-oriented solutions and developments for packaging. This year the winners from Germany, Austria, Great Britain and Switzerland were chosen in 10 categories. The more sustainable packaging solution for

New barrier solution from AR Packaging helps Bel Group to eliminate plastics

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 09:13 CET

In the quest to minimise the use of plastics and yet provide optimal product protection and performance, AR Packaging has developed Safeboard[®], a plastic free packaging, which is now used by Bel Group for its Boursin cheese range.As part of the process to reduce its environmental impact, Bel Group was looking for a solution to remove the plastic coating on the cartonboard packaging used for its entire Boursin range of flavoured cream cheeses. After two years of research and testing in close collaboration with the customer, AR Packaging in Cholet, France, has developed the solution. The

AR Packaging – the new unified brand name in packaging

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 08:37 CET

ÅR Packaging group of companies is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in the packaging sector with net sales of more than 900 million euros and factories in 13 countries. The company is now incorporating all of its brands under one new identity – AR Packaging.[By coordinating our brands customers will get increased accessability to our complete product range and offering The driving force for us is to become the markets preferred packaging solution partner by helping customers grow their businesses said CEO Harald Schulz]  AR Packaging has seen continuous growth while maintaining

AR Packaging: Crucial need for safe and hygienic packaging during the pandemic

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 09:30 CET

Safe and hygienic packaging can save lives during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. And with its high standards the modern packaging industry is uniquely qualified to offer cartons, cups, boxes and a complete range of products to help limit the spread of the pandemic.Health is even more on everyone’s mind during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. In this situation it is crucial to maintain an efficient supply chain of medicines and other essential goods. Well-designed packaging keeps medical products clean and sterile and ensures safe delivery of prepared food, fresh food, infant milk

AR Packaging to fully integrate Polish BSC Drukarnia Opakowań after successful tender offer

Tue, Mar 31, 2020 15:06 CET

AR Packaging group companies will in the tender offer purchase more than 37% of the share capital of BSC Drukarnia Opakowań. With a stake of 98,17% in the Polish cartonboard packaging producer, AR Packaging aims to fully integrate the company and thereby further strengthen its strategic position in Central and Eastern Europe.Following the acquisition of rlc packaging, including a major shareholding in BSC, and the BSC shares previously owned by the company’s management, AR Packaging initiated a tender offer for the remaining shares. This process is now finalised and the transaction will be

AR Packaging drives sustainable innovation and targets a major shift to dry molded fibre packaging together with PulPac

Mon, Mar 09, 2020 09:00 CET

AR Packaging aims to be first on the market with commercially viable plastic free trays and cutlery for the food, on-the-go and food service sectors. The group looks to contribute to innovative process developments of fully fibre based solutions and therefore has joined the PulPac Technology Pool.Being a leading packaging supplier for a range of industries, AR Packaging is committed to support ground-breaking developments of new packaging solutions with optimised sustainability. There is a clear trend on the market to move away from plastic based packaging without compromising on consumer

AR Packaging strengthens its operational footprint in Switzerland

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 11:00 CET

AR Packaging is in a period of sustained expansion, with some latest acquisitions being rlc packaging group and K+D. As part of its strategy to hold leading market positions in  selected segments and continuously improve the operational excellence and cost-efficiency, the group now investigates actions to optimise its operational footprint in Switzerland.In a highly competitive landscape with increasing expectations on efficiency, AR Packaging constantly reviews the operational footprint of the Group on a regular basis. With the acquisitions of rlc packaging group and K+D, AR Packaging has

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