Amcor Rigid Plastics Announces Specialty Container Acquisition in Latin America
05 May 2017 - 04:24AM
Business Wire
Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, LLC has expanded its specialty
container business in Latin America with the acquisition of
Colombia’s Plasticos Team S.A.S. from Team Foods Colombia S.A., a
leading food producer in Colombia.
Plasticos Team is a dedicated producer and distributor of
preforms, bottles, thin-wall containers, and closures.
This acquisition broadens Amcor’s technology in the region and
strengthens its position as a leading global supplier of rigid
plastic containers. The deal includes one stand-alone facility
located in Guachene, Colombia.
“The Latin America market continues to be an important growth
area for us,” said Mike Schmitt, Amcor Rigid Plastics President.
“The acquisition of Plasticos Team is important since it validates
the roles of both a packaging converter and a consumer goods
company working together to supply innovative products to consumers
in the region.”
Team Foods Colombia S.A. has signed a long-term agreement with
Amcor for the supply of rigid plastic containers.
Amcor operates three additional rigid packaging plants and one
flexible packaging plant in Colombia serving customers in the
beverage, food, home, and personal care segments.
About Amcor Rigid PlasticsAmcor Rigid Plastics is among
the world’s largest manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging for
the food, beverage, spirits, personal care, home care and
healthcare industries with 69 facilities in 12 countries. Based in
Ann Arbor, Mich., Amcor Rigid Plastics is a subsidiary of Amcor
Limited.
Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging
solutions, employing more than 29,000 people worldwide and
operating in more than 40 countries throughout 180-plus sites.
Amcor supplies rigid and flexible packaging solutions to enhance
products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides
packaging-related services to help customers succeed through
collaboration and innovation driven by art and science.
Amcor (AMC) is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and listed
on the Australian Securities Exchange. For details, visit
www.amcor.com.
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