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The merger was completed on 1 September, and has a yearly combined turnover of Euro 300 million.

The acquisition, which has been underway since last year, concludes the integration process of the two companies with the aim of creating an enterprise qualified to present itself as one of the main players of the sector.

The Berchi Group offers full project management design and construction service for packaging and bottling plants. The company's portfolio also consist of filling solutions, packaging machines, conveyors as well as customised solutions. The group's services complement offerings from Sipa ideally, which provides complete solutions right from PET granules through to the palletised bottle.

The acquisition of the Berchi Group successfully brings to completion Sipa’s aim to provide 360° solutions, by incorporating filling and end of line aspects into the Sipa business.