The paper distributor Antalis acquired the historic Cocoon and Cyclus brands and signed an exclusive distribution agreement for these two paper ranges.
Cocoon and Cyclus (offset and preprint papers), the leading brands of 100% recycled paper, were produced until their closure by the French paper mills Arjowiggins, located in Bessé-sur-Braye and Le Bourray in the Sarthe region of France, and belonging to Antalis' parent company, the Sequana Group.
Antalis, owned since March by the Japanese group Kokusai Pulp and Paper (KPP) However, it did not acquire the manufacturing process from Sequana. "Antalis bought out the Cocoon and Cyclus brand names. As a result, we are now the owners of these two brands." says the distributor.
2.1 billion for 2019, the company has approached mills making paper from recycled fibres to continue producing these brands following the closure of Arjowiggins Graphic. These two paper ranges are now produced in the European Union.
"We are very pleased to announce this acquisition. It is a testament to our daily efforts to meet the demand of our customers, who increasingly favour environmentally friendly products of the highest quality" said Stéphane Courtot, Chairman Antalis France, Managing Director Antalis Western Europe and Asia.
