Bemis Associates, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes and adhesives for bonding, has acquired France-based manufacturing company Protechnic.
“This acquisition will allow Bemis to produce new and exciting products globally, specifically in the USA, Europe and Asia where we have key manufacturing facilities,” informed Mike Johansen, President, Bemis Associates.
According to Bemis, the decision to acquire Protechnic was not purely market driven, and explaining the same, Steve Howard, CEO of the company said that the quality of Protechnic’s leadership, commitment to developing their people and their company values were key aspects that attracted Bemis to acquiring them because they align perfectly with the Bemis Way.
Protechnic reports having a very aggressive sustainability programme as they have developed bio-based adhesives and continue to improve internal operations to eliminate waste into landfills, which is directly in line with Bemis’ commitment to sustainability and environmental programmes.
Protechnic will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bemis and will maintain their name, brand and leadership structure.
Emmanuel Roll, CEO, Protechnic, mentioned “By leveraging Bemis’ global footprint and Protechnic’s innovative products, we are confident we will accelerate the growth of the business around the world to better serve our customers in every region.”
