BJ Ball, one of Australia’s largest paper, print media and consumables distributors, is taking over the sales and distribution operation in Australia and New Zealand from April 1st 2015.
In a joint 'strategic partnership' statement, the companies said:
Under the terms of the agreement, API stock, equipment and certain employees will transfer to BJ Ball and be integrated into BJ Ball’s existing operations and organisation. In due course, API facilities in Australia and New Zealand will close resulting in the loss of four remaining jobs. BJ Ball has been appointed sole distributor for API foils across Australasia, broadening their existing product offering to the print and graphics sector.
“The BJ Ball team are excited by the addition of API’s well established foils range to the portfolio of products we are able to offer to label printers, carton makers and other customers in the graphics sector, as well as the opportunity to serve other niche markets for API’s specialist products,” said Craig Brown, BJ Ball, Group CEO.
Will Oldham, Managing Director of API Foils Europe thanked local employees for their contribution in developing API’s foils business in Australia and New Zealand. Oldham said he was “confident that this partnership will deliver improved service to customers and open up new opportunities for growth based on BJ Ball extensive infrastructure and sales coverage across the region.”
API Group is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of foils, films and laminates used to enhance the visual appeal of products and packaging.