Chesapeake acquires Polish label and carton operation

Chesapeake, a leading supplier of consumer packaging, is extending its global network after reaching an agreement to acquire Poland’s leading producer of labels and cartons, Cezar S.A. (Cezar).

The operation complements Chesapeake’s existing facilities and further extends its extensive supply network to develop and support its presence in Central Europe.

Cezar’s main production site is based near Bialystok, north-east Poland, two hours drive from Warsaw. Cezar also has a satellite operation across the Polish border in Belarus. The business produces premium quality folding cartons as well as wet-applied, self-adhesive and in-mould labels. Employing over 300 people, Cezar is a substantial business focused on the alcoholic drinks, pharmaceutical, confectionery and beauty-care markets supplying both pan-European and local customers.