TCPL Packaging collaborates with Sweden-based AR Packaging Group

TCPL Packaging, the multi-locational packaging firm, has signed a partnership agreement with Sweden-based AR Packaging Group AB, which will provide cooperation in the manufacturing, sourcing and sales and marketing in India for the solid folding carton market.

20 Nov 2012 | By PrintWeek India

AR Packaging Group was formed in 2011 by Ahlstrom Capital and the Accent Equity 2008 Investment fund and has expertise in segments such as plastics, fibre, flexibles and carton. The group has 17 factories in eight European countries and employs 1,900 people.

A&R Carton, a part of the AR Packaging group specialises in value-added paperboard packaging solutions, combining an innovative approach with vast experience in traditional consumer packaging. They offer packaging concepts from basic to performance packaging to a wide range of consumer market segments.

Harald Schulz, president and chief executive of AR Packaging Group said, “We are very happy and we are looking forward to work with TCPL in India for the future. TCPL is one of the best converters for folding cartons in this huge country with a lot of possibilities. The partnership with TCPL will increase our international capabilities and will let us further grow as a global packaging company.”

Saket Kanoria, managing director of TCPL Packaging said, “AR Packaging is the ideal partner for us to establish an international footprint and to work with together to service global customers and suppliers for the growing Indian market and Asia in general. We will work closely and will build on both our strengths which will ensure that we can develop and service the market ahead of our competitors.”

TCPL is one of the largest manufacturer of printed cartons and converters of paperboard in India with presence in the overseas markets as well which account is for 20% of annual revenues. The company is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005, BRC/IoP certified and SEDEX compliant packaging company.