Berlin Packaging expands EMEA presence through strategic acquisitions in Romania

ROMANIA – Berlin Packaging has strengthened its position in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with the strategic acquisitions of Sarom Packaging and Romgallia in Romania.

The move enhances the company’s market presence in Eastern Europe and reinforces its offering across multiple packaging segments.

Elias Valavanis, head of Berlin Packaging’s Mediterranean region, remarked, “The combination with Sarom Packaging and Romgallia will expand our operations in Eastern Europe and broaden our extensive glass product portfolio across various end markets.”

Founded in 1992, Sarom Packaging is a family-owned business recognized for its premium glass packaging solutions, specifically tailored to the food and beverage sectors, with a strong focus on wine bottles and closures.

The company also boasts a creative in-house laboratory, offering integrated design and packaging services.

Romgallia, established in 1999, specializes in packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

With a robust customer base across the region, Romgallia brings added value to Berlin Packaging’s existing healthcare and beauty segment.

Speaking on the acquisition, Sarom and Romgallia leaders Jacques-Edouard Savoiu and Paul-Eugène Savoiu stated, “This is great news for our company and our business partners. Joining forces with Berlin Packaging will allow us to deliver even more value to our customers. We share a common vision and a dedication to high-quality standards.”

Berlin Packaging, regarded as the world’s largest hybrid packaging supplier, offers an extensive range of products in glass, plastic, metal, flexible materials, and closures.

Beyond packaging, the company offers a range of services, including package design, financing, consulting, warehousing, sustainability solutions, and logistics.

Earlier this year, Berlin Packaging also acquired Rixius, a well-established rigid packaging provider based in Germany.

Founded in 1879, Rixius has evolved from a traditional wholesaler to a strategic supply partner for industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and beverages.

The acquisition extends Berlin Packaging’s reach in the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg) regions.

“This acquisition further reinforces our position in EMEA,” said Marcel Schröder, Berlin Packaging’s Senior Vice President for the EMEA Northern Region. “I’m excited for the new opportunities this partnership will unlock.”

Wolfgang Luckhardt, CEO of Rixius, added, “Rixius has experienced steady growth over the years. Joining Berlin Packaging marks a new chapter for us. We’re looking forward to further expanding our business together.”

In a separate milestone last September, Berlin Packaging introduced its ‘1Berlin Shared Ownership Programme,’ granting all global employees an ownership stake in the company.

Notably, the initiative required no financial contribution from employees and aimed to foster greater engagement and shared success across the organization.

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