Chesapeake

Chesapeake has strengthened its service capability to customers following the establishment of a trading alliance with Papcart, a leading French supplier of premium cartons. Papcart, who supply high quality cartons to customers in the Champagne, Cognac and cosmetic sectors, will work in partnership with Chesapeake’s Branded Packaging division to jointly develop new business in the French wine and spirit sectors.  

Chesapeake already has four operations in France serving customers in the pharmaceutical and industrial chemical sectors. This alliance, however, further extends Chesapeake’s global supply network offering local support to customers in a key market for premium packaging.
It is expected that the alliance will facilitate cooperation with joint customers and support technical and marketing initiatives. The alliance will also allow each party to offer a greater range of products and to jointly develop new solutions.

Commenting on the trading alliance, Tim Whitfield, VP – Chesapeake Branded Packaging, said, “Papcart is an excellently equipped business with very impressive facilities. The markets it serves and the quality of its work ideally complements Chesapeake’s existing facilities. We believe this alliance will enhance our service to customers whilst providing mutual opportunities.”

Papcart’s main production site is based in Getigne, Nr Nantes, France and it also has a satellite operation in Jarnac, close to Cognac. The business has a turnover of €25m and employs around 175 people. Jean-Louis Moreau, Papcart’s President, added “There is a good fit between the companies and I believe the new alliance will help us both to serve our customers even better!”

Chesapeake and Papcart will jointly be exhibiting at the forthcoming Pack & Gift exhibition in Paris, held at the Porte de Versailles on 2nd & 3rd June (Stand A20 / B15 Hall 5.1). The theme of the stand will be ‘Packaging for All Seasons’ allowing the joint team to showcase a range of packs for different seasonal gifting occasions.