{"id":7411,"date":"2025-06-02T03:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7411"},"modified":"2025-06-02T03:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:43:38","slug":"refresco-to-expand-nordic-presence-with-acquisition-of-telemark-kildevann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7411","title":{"rendered":"Refresco to expand Nordic presence with acquisition of Telemark Kildevann"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/Refresco-GettyImages-1235711072-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/Refresco-GettyImages-1235711072-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">TKV specialises in the production of soft drinks and bottled water. Credit: Darren Staples\/Bloomberg via Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Refresco, a global beverage solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding (TKV), a Norwegian beverage manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic move is pending regulatory approval and is expected to enhance Refresco\u2019s operational capabilities in the Nordics.<\/p>\n<p>TKV, a family-owned business, specialises in the production of soft drinks and bottled water.<\/p>\n<p>With two production facilities in Fyresdal and Aurskog, Norway, the company says it has established strong relationships with retailers and branded customers in Norway and Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>Refresco, meanwhile, currently operates 75 manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, and Australia. <\/p>\n<p>While the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, the closing of the deal is anticipated to occur later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Refresco CEO Hans Roelofs said: \u201cThe acquisition of TKV marks another milestone in the execution of our proven Buy &amp; Build strategy, further reinforcing our presence in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTKV\u2019s loyal customer base, strong capabilities, and well-established market position enhances our ability to serve retailers and\u00a0branded customers in Norway, Sweden and beyond. I look forward to welcoming over 60 employees to the Refresco team and further grow the business together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Refresco\u2019s network supports \u2018Global, National, and Emerging\u2019 brands, offering a wide array of product and packaging combinations.<\/p>\n<p>Its portfolio ranges from carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, and mineral waters to energy drinks, sports drinks, and plant-based beverages, available in carton, polyethylene terephthalate, can, and glass formats.<\/p>\n<p>The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and employs over 14,000 people worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>In April last year, Refresco <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/refresco-acquires-vbc-bottling-company\/\" target=\"_blank\">acquired VBC Bottling Company<\/a>, a US-based contract manufacturer of premium beverages.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"cell large-9 gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n                                <!-- article-actions start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- .gdm-article-actions -->                                <!-- article-actions end --><br \/>\n                            <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/refresco-acquisition-telemark-kildevann\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TKV specialises in the production of soft drinks and bottled water. Credit: Darren Staples\/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Refresco, a global beverage solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding (TKV), a Norwegian beverage manufacturer. This strategic move is pending regulatory approval and is expected to enhance Refresco\u2019s operational capabilities in the Nordics. 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