A century-old commercial printing company joins a specialist in industrial traceability. Lorge, a label manufacturer based in Vénissieux near Lyon, has joined the Barcodis group. This operation marks a new stage in the development of the group, which is seeking to consolidate its expertise in the most regulated sectors of industry.
Based in Villebon-sur-Yvette in the Essonne region of France, Barcodis designs and manufactures end-to-end traceability solutions combining hardware, software, consumables and associated services. Founded over forty years ago, the group now employs 150 people and generates sales of around 55 million euros in the retail, agri-food, e-commerce, logistics, luxury goods and cosmetics-pharmaceutical sectors.
Lorge, specialists in washable labels
Based in Vénissieux in the Rhône region, Lorge has gradually established itself as one of France's leading specialists in washable and repositionable labels. Spinning off from a commercial printer founded in 1916, the company employs 55 people and has a machine park combining flexographic and digital printing.
Lorge stands out for its ability to produce series of any size, with a high level of quality and certifications adapted to highly demanding sectors. Above all, it is one of the few French companies to have developed a range of washable labels, which meets the challenge of reusing containers in the food and beverage industries.
Stronger positioning in regulated sectors
This operation enables Barcodis to integrate technical know-how in colorimetry, standardized label design (INCO compliance, EU 1169/2011...) and printing dedicated to reuse. It also offers the group a gateway into the highly standardized markets of pharmaceuticals, chemicals and the transport of sensitive materials, and Lorge should benefit from the national sales coverage of its new parent company.
Fabrice Coevoet, President of Barcodis, talks about a strategy aimed at consolidating the company's leadership in industrial labeling, by broadening its technological spectrum while retaining complete control of the manufacturing chain.
For Didier Loffreda, CEO of Lorge, this merger guarantees "the durability of a unique know-how" and the Lyon-based company's commitment to a long-term industrial project.
