UK-based packaging manufacturer Robinson has acquired Danish company Schela Plast. This major investment is part of the company’s dynamic development strategy and adds geographical reach into northern Europe.
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Schela Plast acquired by Robinson
Established in 1971, Schela Plast offers extrusion blow moulded packaging producing more than 50 million products in 2020. The company boasts both tool making and product design capability and a very broad range of bottle and container sizes.
With high usage of recycled content and renewable materials, its sustainability portfolio matches Robinson’s.
Robinson CEO Dr Helene Roberts said: “This is the ideal progression for us, only made possible because both companies are aligned in purpose, core values, and relevance for our customer base. This transition is not only driven by efficiencies but more importantly, with planned expansion in our existing customer base, will create jobs in support of Robinson being a future-fit organisation.”
Morten Jeppesen, Managing Director of the Schela Plast Business in Denmark, added: “We are thrilled to become a part of the Robinson family, a company that holds the same ambitions and values as ourselves, prioritising its customers and its people. We are complementary organisations, with agility, confidence, and the highest customer service. Like us they are deeply committed to sustainable development and offer a unique packaging experience for a wide range of customers.”
The partnership means a more localised extrusion blow moulded offering for northern European customers. Many companies in Europe and the UK are returning to regionalised production in the pandemic and as transport is a significant contributor to carbon credentials in the supply chain, the location of Schela Plast is a valuable addition to Robinson’s sustainability strategy.
