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The group Huhtamaki Oyj has just completed the acquisition of Prisma Pack Film Industry Technical and Packaging Limited. The acquisition marks an important step in Huhtamaki's strategy of profitable growth and significantly enhances the geographical segment of his films, as well as the presence in the growing film market pads.
The Prisma Pack is the market leader in hygiene films in Brazil. Hygiene films are primarily used in personal care products such as disposable diapers, feminine pads and adult diapers. The Prism Pack's net sales in 2010 were approximately € 40 million. The company has a strong track record of sales growth since its inception in 2003, and employs approximately 200 people.
"We are very excited about this acquisition," says Jukka Moisio, CEO of Huhtamäki Oyj. "The strategic fit is perfect. With Prisma Pack gained a strong position in hygiene films in the Brazilian market, which is growing rapidly, and improve our ability to serve our global customers in South America"
The entrepreneur Lars NYH, former owner and founder of Prisma Pack, says: "Huhtamaki is a truly global packaging company with resources to develop the Prism Pack even more. I am confident that both the employees and the company's customers will benefit to become members of Huhtamaki Group. "
"Our goal is to reach a global leader in films for hygiene applications," says Peter Wahsner, executive vice president of Huhtamaki Films. "The acquisition of Prism Pack complements our manufacturing pace, which just won a boost with the start of operations of our new plant in Thailand in July. With manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America, we are now able to serve our key customers globally, always from a local supply position in the world. "
About a HUHTAMAKI OYJ
Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer packaging and specialty, with net sales in 2010 amounted to € 2 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods markets are served by approximately 12,500 people in 58 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 31 countries. The mother company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its headquarters in Espoo, Finland and its share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com
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