Scholle Acquires Bag Making Assets of Arena ZME

Scholle, the major global supplier of bag-in-box packaging solutions, acquires bag making assets of Arena ZME.

Breda, The Netherlands (PRWEB) December 3, 2004 -- Scholle Corporation has acquired the bag making assets and business of Arena ZME in Hucknall, U.K. This includes equipment to produce form-fit as well as pillow shaped bags for IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) used for transporting liquids. Arena is an injection molding company and will continue on in that business, supplying caps and spouts to Scholle and other manufacturers.

According to Chris Henry, Commercial Director of Scholles large-bag business in the U.K., This acquisition brings specialized equipment and business to Scholle and complements what we already do perfectly. It is an excellent fit."

Scholle Corporation is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA. It pioneered and remains the major global provider of bag-in-box packaging solutions for food, beverage and industrial products. Scholle Packaging manufactures in fifteen locations in eight countries and supplies its flexible packaging products and equipment throughout the world. Its European headquarters is in Breda, The Netherlands, with other locations in Gateshead, Holt and Fakenham in the U.K and Schalbach, France William J. Scholle, President and CEO, sees the acquisition as part of an ongoing growth strategy for the company. Scholle has wanted to enhance its large-bag capabilities in Europe. This acquisition supports those goals. We are happy to add these additional resources to our range of packaging solutions."

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