- Key figures
- A strategic locationoptimizes logistics flows
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A wide range of client industries - A dense network of related activities
- Contact
- 3rd region in France for packaging activities
- 1st region in France for paper-cardboard packaging
- 2nd region in France for cardboard
Main companies
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| Arjo Wiggins Cartonnerie de Lestrem Cartonneries Gondardennes Cartotec Van Genechten Cascades Blendecques Eltete France Envelnor Kuvert Ondulys - VPK Smurfit Socar Stora Enso |
Paper, bags & pouches Cartons Corrugated cardboard Cartons (flat) Flat cardboard Transport packaging materials Paper packaging Cartons (flat & corrugated) Corrugated cardboard Paper |
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| Plastic | ||
| Jackstaedt Jokey France Knauf Pack Nord Amcor Soplaril Wipak Gryspeert |
Sheets, films & bags Injection molded containers EPS containers & inserts PET preforms Films Films |
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| Glass | ||
| Arc International VDM (Verreries de Masnières) |
Pots Bottles & jars |
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| Metal | ||
| Carnaud Metalbox Alimentaire Ball Packaging France Rexam Beverage Can Alcan |
Light metal containers Light metal containers Light metal containers Aluminum packaging |
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| Wood | ||
| Butel-Saison Hocq Emballage Peter
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Containers, pallets Boxes, crates Containers, crates, pallets |
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A strategic locationoptimizes logistics flows
Europe’s heartland
Northern France and regional capital Lille are at the center of a consumer market with a population of 100 million. Within easy reach of decision-making centers including Paris, Brussels, London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, the region combines a strategic geographical location with outstanding transport infrastructure-the densest network of multi-lane highways in Europe, high-speed rail services and proximity to Antwerp and Rotterdam, the world’s largest port-to offer quick, flexible access to the richest markets in Northwestern Europe.
A wide range of client industries
Food processing
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Vegetables: Bonduelle, McCain - Grains & cereals: Roquette, Lesaffre, Cerestar, Europates
- Sugar & coffee: Tereos Leroux, Fichaux, Raverdy
- Dairy products: Nestlé, Häagen Dazs, Danone, Sodiaal
- Seafood: Delpierre, Gelmer
- Meat, poultry and pork products: Herta, Jean Caby (Smithfield), Moy Park, Pic’Or
- Pet food: Continentale Nutrition, Nestlé-Purina, Royal Canin
- Biscuits, pastries and confectionery: Brioche Pasquier, Delacre, Lamy Lutti, Vandamme Pie qui Chante
- Beverages: Coca-Cola, Heineken,
France’s number-three region for healthcare products with leading names like:
- Bayer - Schering
- BioRad
- Dolisos
- Sicos
- Alkos
- Sarbec
- Kartogroup
But also major clusters in Northern France such as distance selling and the automotive industry.
A dense network of related activities
- 9,700 employees
- 800 companies
Suppliers offer outstanding skills in :
- Co-packing
- Printing: pre-press, labeling, adhesive tapes, inks, dyes and pigments, and decorations on metal and glass
- Packaging design
- Packaging and bottling machines
- Recycling
