Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK), an integrated manufacturer of paper-based packaging products, has announced the acquisition of Atlas Packaging.
North Devon, Barnstaple-based Atlas Packaging is an independent corrugated packaging provider. With a particularly strong presence in shelf ready packaging, gift boxing and the e-commerce sector, the company offers a broad range of innovative products.
Eddie Fellows, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Corrugated UK & Ireland said, “I am delighted with this acquisition and to welcome another strong professional management team into the Smurfit Kappa organisation. The business has an established customer base across several industries and an excellent reputation.”
“This acquisition will further strengthen our ability to service the UK market and our customers with innovative and sustainable packaging solutions,” added Fellows.
SKUK has operations throughout the UK and is a subsidiary of Smurfit Kappa Group, a leading paper-based packaging company with listings on the London and Irish stock exchanges.