The acquisition of Schumacher Packaging in Poland will increase Saica’s production capacity of recycled paper to 3.7 million tonnes. The Group will also acquire an extra corrugated cardboard production capacity of 530 million square meters, reinforcing its position as a leading corrugated cardboard packaging supplier in the Polish market.
Nov 7, 2024
Saica Group has announced the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging plants in Poland. This includes all activities in Poland: the whole management, all employees, two state-of-the-art corrugated board plants in Bydgoszcz and Wroclaw, two paper mills in Grudziadz and Myszków and three service centers. This operation was authorized by the Polish anti-trust authorities.
With the acquisition, Saica Group expands its footprint in Poland employing more than 1,500 people. Saica’s production capacity will increase by 420,000 tonnes of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard, to reach 3.7 million tonnes of recycled paper. Saica will also acquire an extra corrugated cardboard production capacity of 530 million square meters, reinforcing its position as a leading corrugated cardboard packaging supplier in the Polish market.
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The synergies created by these acquisitions, in both recycled paper and corrugated board sectors, will help Saica’s customers to move into the circular economy principles.
The acquisition of Schumacher’s plants in Poland is not only in line with the business development of Saica Group strategy, but also constitutes a significant step in the development of infrastructure and services in Central and Eastern Europe. It means for the market an expansion of the offer of plants in Poland in the area of paper solutions for the manufacture of corrugated cardboard and packaging as well as a strong focus on further developing a circular economy business model.
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“We are very happy to integrate Schumacher’s team within Saica Group, its knowledge and skills are highly appreciated in the sector. At Saica Group, people make the difference: they are what drives our organization. We are convinced they will contribute to Saica´s future and its success. This operation is a very important milestone for us, it is a step forward in Saica´s business growth strategy, not only by continuing our expansion into the Polish market, but also with the aim of further developing our infrastructures and services in Eastern Europe. It is part of the development plans of the company defined by Saica 2025, the strategic plan of the company,” said Ms. Susana Alejandro, President and CEO of Saica Group.
This acquisition allows Saica to continue to fulfill its objective of developing local markets, getting closer to customers and offering them global solutions for all their paper and packaging needs.
