After more than a year of meetings in France and Italy, we are pleased to announce the incorporation of Les Bouchages Delage into the Tap\u00ec Group.<\/p>\r\n
Recognised as the leader in closure production for premium alcoholic drinks, and partner to the biggest producers of Cognac and other spirits globally, there were many interested parties including some large multinational groups that operate in the closure sector. For this reason, we can say that we are not only pleased to have chosen them as our partner, but we\u2019re also pleased that they chose us, considering the other compelling potential collaborators.<\/p>\r\n
The French-Italian pairing has been received with great enthusiasm on both sides. And because of this, I view the Tap\u00ec-Delage Group as the combination of common values from their respective skill sets, rather than as an actual acquisition. For me, it\u2019s a source of pride to see there\u2019s already strong engagement and willingness to share synergies and competences between people in both organisations.<\/p>\r\n
Les Bouchages Delage is an organisation with great skills and know-how in our reference market. We both sell high-quality products with complementary commercial offerings and product ranges that integrate well.<\/p>\r\n
The specialist know-how about plastic and aluminium materials along with the supply and production of wood from Tap\u00ec is being integrated with Delage\u2019s production phases for metallised plastics and metalworking, as well as their in-depth knowledge of cork.<\/p>\r\n
So, today we have become the Group with the most complete portfolio available in the closure market that\u2019s focussed on premium and super-premium spirits.<\/p>\r\n
Both brands \u2013 Tap\u00ec and Les Bouchages Delage \u2013 have always been associated with cutting-edge technology and in-depth design research. And they can expect to achieve an excellent position in the market, both in terms of reputation and brand strength, internationally.<\/p>\r\n
More specifically, the Tap\u00ec brand has always been recognised for its design and innovation, while the Delage brand occupies a traditional position, with a clear focus on the development of top-quality products.<\/p>\r\n
I\u2019m certain that in uniting Tap\u00ec and Delage into one Group we will strengthen our business and market objectives. On one hand, it drives the consolidation of both brands in the markets where they operate. And on the other, we can win new markets by converging the meeting point between demand and offering in the most holistic and effective way.<\/p>\r\n