Dutch Novio Packaging Group acquires Swiss-German Flacopac and Deflaco in bid to boost personal care segment

22 Jan 2019 --- Novio Packaging Group, an international player in the packaging industry, has acquired German-Swiss packaging companies Flacopac (Germany) and Deflaco (Switzerland). The move is aimed at increasing the group’s market share in Europe and gives the Netherlands-based company a significantly stronger presence in the industry.

Novio Packaging Group, which last year acquired Haal Verpakkingen BV and Scandinavian Packaging AS, has again expanded its sales channels and customer base in Europe through this recent acquisition. The move will also significantly expand the range of services and products offered by the group, most significantly in the personal care market; a company spokesperson tells PackagingInsights.

“These acquisitions allow us to combine our strengths to create a broader product offer, particularly in the cosmetics and perfume sectors. Furthermore, the addition of strong markets such as Germany and Switzerland to our sales region will allow us to consolidate and further strengthen our position in Europe,” say Marck Jansen and Erik Trum, the Managing Directors of Novio Packaging Group. “In combination with the high-quality services and quality focus of Flacopac and Deflaco, we see major opportunities for professionally expanding our international strength.”

“As part of the Novio Packaging Group, we will be able to develop our products and innovations more intensively and market them throughout Europe. The acquisition is undoubtedly a step in the direction of an even more positive future as it gives us greater buying power, expands our range and improves overall professionalism. It is beneficial for Novio Packaging Group, for us and above all for our customers,” says Flacopac and Deflaco Founder Jürgen Schmidt.

Flacopac and Deflaco will continue their development activities at the existing sites. No staff changes are planned. Jürgen Schmidt remains associated with both companies as a consultant. Hans-Jürgen Schmidt stays on as the Managing Director of Flacopac. Melanie von Escher continues to manage Deflaco, which she reorganized in 2015. Both companies will continue to operate under their current names during the coming year.