Stratus Packaging acquires Freppel Imprimeur

Stratus Packaging Group has acquired Colmar-based Freppel Imprimeur, bringing the European label and packaging manufacturer to more than 520 employees across nine production sites with turnover exceeding 100 million EUR.

'Since the creation of the Stratus Packaging Group, our ambition has been to develop both organically and through external growth, while respecting the fundamental principles that still guide us today: a strong sense of belonging, overall performance and continuous improvement of our employees,' said Isidore Leiser, CEO of Stratus Packaging Group.

Founded in 1968, Freppel Imprimeur employs 60 people and operates a 5,000 sqm production facility. It specializes in self-adhesive, dry and wraparound labels as well as commercial printing, with capabilities in combined offset and screen printing, flexography, digital printing and integrated prepress. Finishing capabilities include hot and cold foil stamping, embossing, laser engraving and varnishing. The company serves food, beverages, wine, spirits and luxury markets.

The acquisition gives Stratus Packaging Group new development opportunities in Alsace, eastern France and Germany, while strengthening its presence in the wine, spirits and luxury segments where conventional and digital technologies complement each other.

'This merger quickly proved to be an obvious choice, as Freppel Imprimeur and the Stratus Packaging Group share common values: family-owned businesses, the same spirit of innovation and investment, commitment, customer service and team complementarity,' noted Denis Maciuk, managing director of Freppel Imprimeur.

Stratus Packaging Group serves food, beverage, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and industrial markets with a product range that includes sleeves, in-mold labeling, stretch sleeves, RFID labels and flowpacks. It holds ISO 9001, BRCGS, FSC and EcoVadis certifications.