CCL Industries is set to support its growing sales of pressure sensitive labels for global beverage companies in the beer, spirits and soft drinks sector with the opening of a new sales, distribution and technical service center in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In 2012, the Canadian packaging and labeling solutions provider's sales in this arena in South Africa exceeded $10m and are expected to grow.
CCL has also signed an agreement to sell its small wine label manufacturing operation in Stellenbosch to South African company Bidvest for about $1.25m and hopes to close the deal in May 2013.
CCL Food & Beverage business president Guenther Birkner said the changes will allow the company to focus on its main mission in the country supporting its global beer, spirits and soft drinks customers.
"We are also pleased to have found a good home for our plant in Stellenbosch to serve the local wine industry," Birkner said.
