Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) and SIG Combibloc have signed a joint venture agreement. The 50-50 joint venture will be established as of April 1, 2018, under the name of DNP - SIG Combibloc Co., Ltd., located in Tokyo.

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SIG Combibloc and Dai Nippon Printing create joint venture in Japan

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) and SIG Combibloc have signed a joint venture agreement. The 50-50 joint venture will be established as of April 1, 2018, under the name of DNP - SIG Combibloc Co., Ltd., located in Tokyo, Japan.

The main focus of the partnership is to provide greater differentiation and added value in the field of carton packaging, technology and services for the food and beverages industry in Japan.

Souichiro Nishitani, Corporate Officer and General Manager of Packaging Operations at DNP said: “The huge variety offered by the packaging system from SIG will enrich the Japanese market and offer clear added value for beverage manufacturers and consumers alike. The aim of our joint venture is to be Japan’s number 2 in aseptic carton packs by 2022.”

SIG is one of the world's leading solution providers for the food and beverage industry within the field of carton packs and filling technology.