As part of the expansion, CDF has purchased the Swiss-based Flexipack SA and will base its European headquarters in Lamone, Switzerland.
CDF Europe will manufacture and market Cheertainer UN, Europe’s first UN certified bag in box. In addition, the Lamone manufacturing facility will produce the premiere line of Cheertainer bag in boxes and distribute pillow bags and IBC (1,000-litre) liners to the EU market.
“We have been preparing for this European launch for several months,” said Laura Beechwood. “CDF is the leader in flexible packaging for liquids in the US. We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality and an enthusiasm for innovation. My job is to bring structure to our business in Europe and build upon the technical expertise that already exists in abundance here.”
Beechwood is an owner and former chief operating officer of CDF Corporation and sits on the board of directors. She was instrumental in creating and implementing the Global Strategic Business Plan.
CDF Europe will be fully operational by 1 June 2011. Michael Watson, former sales manager for Northern Europe for Flexipack, has accepted the position of CDF Europe director of sales. Marco Dariol will be director of operations and technical director.
Source: CDF Corporation
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