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Paardekooper Packaging has a new future within OptiGroup
The new trading name from today will be Paardekooper Packaging, reporting to Alex de Graaf , SVP OptiGroup Western Europe. This rapid restart today safeguards continuity for customers, suppliers and employees.
OptiGroup already owns several packaging companies in the Netherlands , including TPC, Koemans and Moonen Packaging. This addition further broadens, strengthens and innovates OptiGroup's offering across European markets.
The transaction is subject to approval from the Dutch Competition Authority ACM in a merger clearance procedure that is currently pending. The ACM already provided an exemption for the take-over of key parts of the FRIS division by OptiGroup, which took place on September 15 .
"I'm glad that a large part of our operations can continue under the wings of OptiGroup. An important part of our company that has been built with love and passion for over 100 years will thereby be essentially preserved. Our employees, customers, and suppliers, who have always loyally supported us, deserve this positive outlook."
"We are proud that we can preserve Paardekooper's history and expertise. I am well aware that the bankruptcy has caused considerable uncertainty in the market. With this rapid restart - made possible in part by the active and positive approach of the bankruptcy trustees, and by taking over both on-hand inventory and stock in transit - we can quickly restore the level of service customers and suppliers expect. We are also particularly pleased to offer an important part of the workforce a new future, and we warmly welcome them to OptiGroup. Finally, this step fits perfectly within our European strategy to be a strong, future-proof player in the packaging industry, at the forefront of sustainability."
Alex de Graaf , SVP Western Europe, OptiGroup, a.degraaf@optigroupmedical.com
Stefan Sikander , Corporate Communication Director, OptiGroup, stefan.sikander@optigroup.com
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