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Wine Box Company, a subsidiary of Premier Paper, has acquired Sarcina Packaging as part of its wider growth plans
Wine Box Company (WBC), a subsidiary of Premier Paper Group, has acquired speciality packaging business, Sarcina Packaging.
Established in 2014, Sarcina provides bespoke packaging solutions to a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, health and beauty, farming, e-commerce, automotive, and food and beverage retail brands.
The acquisition by WBC has been made as part of wider growth plans, with the company aiming to further its expertise and capacity across the packaging division.
WBC was first purchased by Premier in 2022, as part of its aims to expand its packaging products and diversify its offerings across the UK.
Following the acquisition, Mark Judson, current managing director of Sarcina, will take on a new group role as commercial director for packaging. The Sarcina offices and warehouse will relocate to WBC’s facilities in Herne Hill and Crawley respectively.
Michael Beever, chief executive officer of Premier Paper, says: “We are delighted to welcome Sarcina into the group and are excited to be supporting them in the next phase of their development.
“Sarcina will be a valuable addition to the WBC business, which we acquired in 2022, and is another step in our strategy to expand our packaging offering across the group. Premier, WBC, and Sarcina have many of the same values, and this acquisition will provide opportunities for all parts of the company to develop product and service offerings through the sharing of knowledge and expertise.”
Simon Wright, managing director for WBC, says: “I believe that the addition of the Sarcina business and the opportunities that this will create will be a great addition to the group as we deliver against our growth plan within the packaging division.”
Mark Judson, managing director of Sarcina, adds: “Becoming part of the WBC and Premier Paper family marks an exciting new chapter for Sarcina Packaging.
“This evolution enables us to offer access to an even wider range of products and services, market-leading innovations, and enhanced value – all underpinned by the same first-class customer service you’ve come to expect”.
