Swedish A&R Carton takes majority position in British company
With part of SP Containers, A&R Carton has broadened its offering with paperboard packaging solutions. Both companies have common strategies and growth ambitions. With the assistance of A&R Carton's resources, SP Containers will be able to develop at a much faster rate than previously.“We are very pleased to increase our share of SP Containers,” says Per Lundeen, CEO of A&R Carton. “SP Container´s products complement A&R Carton's product portfolio very well, and together we have a strong know how and vast experience.”“We look forward to further cooperation with A&R Carton,” says Paul Nixon, Managing Director of SP Containers. With almost 20 years of extensive experience, SP Containers produce paperboard based containers and cups suitable for products like ice cream, dairy, confectionery and pet food, as well as for secondary packaging for a diverse range of products. The production site is both hygiene (BRC) and sustainability (FSC) accredited and all products are made from sustainable or recycled sources.SP Containers supplies the major European ice cream producers, as well as major UK retailers and food producers. The company also has strong export business into Continental European, Scandinavian and Baltic markets.