A&R Carton increases ownership in SP Containers

Published: 6-Apr-2011
Packaging Finance

A&R now holds 67% majority


A&R Carton has announced it has acquired an additional 34% of shares in Speciality Paperboard Containers to give it a majority holding of 67%. The acquisition is hoped to develop SP Containers’ business at a faster rate, whilst broadening A&R Carton’s portfolio with the addition of a paperboard business.

“We are very pleased to increase our share in SP Containers,” commented Per Lundeen, ceo, A&R Carton. “SP Containers’ products complement A&R Carton’s product portfolio very well and together we have strong experience.”
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