Sonoco acquires Weidenhammer

The deal strengthens Sonoco’s packaging business in Europe and expands its expertise in stable, highly decorated convenience packaging.

The merger offers Weidenhammer, Europe’s leading provider of composite cans, composite drums and plastic containers, additional growth prospects with new customers and new markets.

After thorough assessment and intensive negotiations, the associates of Weidenhammer Packaging Group – all of whom members of the Weidenhammer family – have decided to sell their shares to Sonoco.

The transition of the shares to Sonoco should be completed at the beginning of October, subject to the regulatory examination, after which time all Weidenhammer Packaging Group plants, sites, subsidiaries and products will become part of the Sonoco Products Company.

‘We have promoted Weidenhammer Packaging Group’s business development with a lot of passion and personal commitment. The decision to sell our shares was not an easy one,’ said Weidenhammer Packaging Group chief executive officer Ralf Weidenhammer. ‘However, we are convinced that the merger is the right step at the right time, and that it will open up new and important future perspectives to Weidenhammer Packaging Group and its employees.’