Sealed Air acquires B+ Equipment

Sealed Air has announced the acquisition of B+ Equipment, a company headquartered in France that designs, manufactures and services automated packaging equipment for order fulfillment operations.

The acquisition includes B+’s proprietary flagship I-Pack system and the newly introduced e-Cube system, both of which provide intelligent, high-velocity fulfillment that is especially impactful in the area of e-commerce. Sealed Air has had a longstanding relationship with B+, as the exclusive licensee of the I-Pack system in North America, Australia, and New Zealand for more than five years.

“The Sealed Air acquisition strategy is focused on best-in-class, disruptive technologies that extend our leadership position,” said Kenneth P. Chrisman, president, product care. “The acquisition of B+ further solidifies Sealed Air’s position in the growing e-commerce market with a solution that focuses on reducing the cost of shipping and increasing productivity.”