Sealed Air acquires French company B+ Equipment

CHARLOTTE, US: Sealed Air Corporation said it has acquired France-based B+ Equipment company that designs, manufactures and services automated packaging equipment for order fulfilment operations.

The acquisition includes B+’s proprietary flagship I-Pack system and the newly introduced e-Cube system, both of which provide intelligent, high-velocity fulfilment - which is especially impactful in the area of e-commerce. Sealed Air has had a long-standing relationship with B+, as the exclusive licensee of the I-Pack system in North America, Australia and New Zealand for more than five years.

“Sealed Air acquisition strategy is focused on best-in-class, disruptive technologies that extend our leadership position. The acquisition of B+ further solidifies Sealed Air’s position in the growing e-commerce market with a solution that focuses on reducing the cost of shipping and increasing productivity,” said Kenneth Chrisman, president, product care, Sealed Air.

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