Next Pack's acquisition of Inapa Packaging marks a turning point in the industrial packaging sector. With this operation, Next Pack is embarking on a reconfiguration of its offer and territorial presence. After being placed under insolvency proceedings in the summer of 2024, Inapa, Portugal's leading paper distributor, enters a crucial turning point with the sale of its subsidiaries. Read more : Inapa restructures its business by selling its French entities to reduce debt
Next Pack's takeover of Inapa Packaging significantly expands its logistics and sales network in France. With the integration of the Carton Service, Semaq Emballages and Embaltec brands, Next Pack adds eight additional depots to its infrastructure, bringing its total storage capacity to 72,000 m². This expansion is a direct response to the growing demand from French manufacturers for local services and responsive logistics.
The acquisition of Inapa Packaging's French subsidiary comes against the backdrop of a court-ordered sale initiated by the Lisbon Commercial Court, following the financial difficulties encountered by parent company Inapa IPG. By selling its assets, the Portuguese group has preserved jobs in France while securing the future of its subsidiary. Marc Gautier and Laurent Barral, directors of Inapa Packaging, were the driving force behind this project, calling on Next Pack to put together a takeover focused on continuity and safeguarding existing structures.
Next Pack's expansion with eight new warehousing sites considerably improves its coverage of France, reducing delivery times for its fifteen thousand customers. This logistical infrastructure, now spread over fifteen branches, meets the need for greater responsiveness in the industrial packaging sector.
With this acquisition, Next Pack's sales have risen to 170 million euros, marking a major step forward in the sector. The group, which today employs 300 people, expects to exploit new industrial synergies between its different brands, notably by pooling certain resources, while preserving the autonomy and identity of each acquired entity.
