Amcor acquires Alcan Packaging

Posted in Latest News on February 04, 2010

Amcor has completed the acquisition of Alcan Packaging. ‘This acquisition provides Amcor with leading global positions in the nominated strategic growth markets for flexible packaging and folding carton packaging for tobacco,’ said the company in a statement. 

Amcor’s managing director and CEO, Ken MacKenzie, said: ‘We are delighted to finalize the acquisition of the Alcan Packaging assets and have their talented team join Amcor. From a strategic perspective, the businesses we have acquired are strongly aligned with our nominated growth segments, and provide the ability to substantially improve the value proposition for our customers. We are now focused on ensuring seamless integration of these businesses and on achieving the synergies and opportunities offered by this acquisition.’ 

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