- What I’m most satisfied with in this partnership is the innovation and responsiveness combined with an understanding from AR Packaging Flexibles for our brand tradition. They do not only present new techniques, but also show how they can enhance and develop our brand further, says Ursula Persson, European Buyer at Nestlé.

The relationship between AR Packaging Flexibles and Zoégas stretches back to the early 1930’s and the companies share common turf, both based in the south part of Sweden. When the collaboration was renewed in the beginning of 2012, Zoégas was looking for a supplier that could provide flexibility, higher speed to market, commitment and quality. With a requirement of high standards for printing, Zoégas had been hesitant to leave rotogravure behind. After consulting with AR Packaging Flexibles, they decided to give the advanced flexo print a try which proved to be a recipe for success.

- Compared to other techniques, our advanced flexo print has a wide range of possibilities and is highly developed. Changes can be made in hours, not days. This gives a fast access to the market with consistently high quality, says Anders Cederholm, Sales Manager Nordic at AR Packaging Flexibles.

The implementation of advanced flexo materials at Zoégas has proven a winning concept both in process and result. Much thanks to the high level of competence and support that we have in-house. From internal sales to product development and purchasing, AR Packaging Flexibles has provided Zoégas with genuine team effort. One vital part was AR Packaging Flexibles Prepress department which prepared and optimised each and every print design to fit advanced flexo technology.

- I’ve received a very positive response from both customers and colleagues regarding the print quality and I can only say that I’m as impressed as they are, says Dan Fredriksson, Local Buyer at Zoégas. 

Being proactive is key to AR Packaging Flexibles and the team is always searching for new, efficient ways to improve processes and end results. Being able to make alterations and finding new innovations is a big part of the flexible approach. Tanja Wirholm, Nordic Junior Brand Manager at Nestlé states that:

- There is never anything that can’t be done. AR Packaging Flexibles is both professional and personal, that’s also what differentiates them from other suppliers. They actually feel more like colleagues than suppliers, always with outstanding service and expert knowledge.

Rickard Lindström, Production Manager at Zoégas shares the experience:

- At Zoégas we don’t need suppliers, we need partners. Someone to fill our competence gap and to understand the strength in our brand. AR Packaging Flexibles has let us grow into the process with patience, letting us use all the benefits of their services.

The result of AR Packaging Flexibles and Zoégas collaboration has been so successful that AR Packaging Flexibles now increases its share at Zoégas to a single supply position of printed paper wrapping materials. In the continuous collaboration the AR Packaging Flexibles -team highlights the ability to be proactive in finding innovative solutions and developing current procedures at Zoégas. Rickard Lindström stresses how it’s priceless to work with a supplier who priorities innovation. But he says:

- Really, it all comes down to the quality of the relations and in our case it’s as easy as picking up the phone.