Paragon takes over at Skanem Newcastle

Paragon Print & Packaging (Holdings) Limited has taken over the Gateshead operation of Skanem UK as a part of Skanem’s strategic changes in the region.

Speaking for Paragon, group CEO Tony Lennon said: ‘This transfer of business makes good commercial sense to all parties as we continue to focus and expand our strategic commitment to the domestic food manufacturing and food retail sector.’  The switch has been concluded in a manner that will allow Paragon and Skanem to continue to work alongside each other to ensure that all existing customers’ requirements are satisfied.

Steve Dunne, managing director of Skanem UK commented: ‘We have grown rapidly in the international and domestic markets in recent years, but this brings a need to focus on core activities.  With expectations becoming more demanding we have decided to focus on our key strategic customers.’