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Sacmi has acquired a majority stake in the French-based Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and expanding its footprint in key European markets.

The transaction, finalised on 19 December 2025, sees Sacmi take a 65% shareholding in Groupe Emballage Technologies through its subsidiary Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate, the group’s business unit dedicated to food packaging solutions. Groupe Emballage Technologies includes the companies Etpack, Sermatec and Pactisoud.

Sacmi's relationship with Etpack dates back to 2019, when the two companies began collaborating via Sacmi's Poland-based subsidiary.

According to Sacmi, the acquisition builds on a long-standing industrial partnership and a shared strategic vision, creating significant commercial and technological synergies.

With the integration of Groupe Emballage Technologies, Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate expands and completes its secondary packaging portfolio, incorporating complementary technologies that enable access to additional industries and market segments.

The move also strengthens Sacmi's capabilities in flowpack line construction and in low- and medium-speed vertical packaging machines, which are designed by Sacmi and assembled by Sermatec. This integration is expected to enhance the group’s responsiveness to evolving market demands.

Groupe Emballage Technologies is well established in France, a market Sacmi views as strategically important. The acquisition supports Sacmi's objective of developing a strong local presence through a network of production and sales facilities, while reinforcing its broader international positioning. Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate already operates in Poland, the DACH region and the US.

“Strengthening our food packaging operations is a key Sacmi goal,” said Sacmi president Paolo Mongardi. “The skills and widespread presence of Groupe Emballage Technologies in France will significantly support our growth in this market. The complementary nature of our primary and secondary packaging solutions completes Sacmi's technological offering and opens up new market opportunities through the full involvement of our global network.”

“Maintaining autonomy is essential, given the excellent work carried out over recent years,” added Pierrick Doux, who has led the Group since 2007. “Closer collaboration will allow us to pursue shared strategic objectives and support growth both in France and internationally.”

The first official joint market appearance following the acquisition will take place at CFIA Rennes in March 2026.