SKUK to acquire CRP

Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK) has agreed to acquire CRP Print and Packaging Holdings.

SKUK is a subsidiary of Smurfit Kappa Group, which is a specialist in paper-based packaging with operations in Europe and the Americas.

CRP is a private company that specializes in litho-laminated packaging, 3D point of sale, HD pre-print, food contact and heavy-duty packaging.

The takeover will support SKUK’s existing operations, plus ‘new and exciting product opportunities’.

Eddie Fellows, managing director of CRP, said: ‘The company has enjoyed considerable success under private ownership for the last 20 years and has grown substantially in the past five years. 

‘The time is now right for us to strategically align our business to meet the future requirements of the market and Smurfit Kappa was the obvious choice with its extensive product offering and wide geographical spread.’

Clive Bowers, chief executive officer of the corrugated division at SKUK, said: ‘I am delighted with the acquisition of CRP Print and Packaging. It has built an excellent business across a number of product group areas which adds to our existing strengths, whilst offering new and exciting product opportunities to the market. 

‘This acquisition supports our continued drive to further develop the future of packaging with creative product and supply chain solutions.’

Bowers added: ‘Eddie and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Sangster, founder and chairman of CRP, who has been associated with the industry for 50 years, for his commitment, dedication and market leadership. Everyone wishes him a healthy and well deserved retirement.’

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