SCHELLING AG expands product range through acquisition of Birkhäuser+GBC AG
PACKAGING SCHELLING AG acquires 100% of Birkhäuser+GBC AG, which previously belonged to National Zeitung und Basler Nachrichten AG. With this takeover, the traditional company SCHELLING AG is further strengthening its core business in the areas of packaging, printing and displays. Birkhäuser+GBC AG will continue to operate at the Reinach BL site and all employees will be retained.
SCHELLING offers a wide range of paper-based products with its PACK, PRINT and DISPLAY divisions. Source: Screenshot image film SchellingThe SCHELLING AG is taking a further step towards becoming a systems provider in the print and packaging industry. With retroactive effect from January 1, 2014, it is taking over the strongly market-anchored and multifaceted Birkhäuser+GBC AG. In addition to all standard marketing communication products, their portfolio also includes special, individualized products for the pharmaceutical and food industries.SCHELLING diversifiesWith Birkhäuser+GBC AG, the Group is significantly strengthening its print division. This puts SCHELLING in a position to offer its customers even more comprehensive packaging solutions from a single source.The site is being further developedAll employees will be taken on. "The company will be further developed as an efficient enterprise at the Reinach BL location. I am very much looking forward to continuing a successful history and welcome the new member in our group", says Beat M. Schelling, owner of SCHELLING AG.Rolf Bollmann, Delegate of the Board of Directors of National Zeitung und Basler Nachrichten AG explains: "The sale of Birkhäuser+GBC AG is part of the focusing of the Basler Zeitung Medien Group. SCHELLING is the ideal owner for Birkhäuser+GBC. We are convinced that the company is in good hands."
