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Who is Skanem?

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history starting from 1905, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Sustainability

Innovation

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About

Who is Skanem?

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history starting from 1905, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Sustainability

Innovation

Firrest from above

About

Who is Skanem?

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history starting from 1905, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Sustainability

Innovation

Firrest from above

About

Who is Skanem?

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history starting from 1905, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Sustainability

Innovation

Our Vision, mission and values

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Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

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Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Flowers

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Flowers

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

Creating a responsible future in packaging.

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We are there for customers who value a uniquely reliable partner.

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Every packaging solution we create appeals to our customers, their customers, and our planet.

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In turn, our commitment will drive robust and sustainable growth in Skanem

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We care

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We go the extra mile

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We build trust

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We dare to change

Who is Skanem?

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

Skanem is a global packaging company with the vision to create a responsible future that meets our customers’ needs. We have a long and rich history, with over 100 years in the packaging business.

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Collegues talking
Collegues talking
Collegues talking

Today, the packaging and products we make are used for millions of products every day around the world, and we employ a talented and diverse team to make that happen!

Our packaging and product solutions are designed together with our customers to ensure that our solutions meet the expected standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

Products

Products

Products

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Group of people hiking in the forrest
Group of people hiking in the forrest
Group of people hiking in the forrest

At Skanem, our people are our most important asset. We are proud to have a knowledgeable and experienced team across our business. We believe in giving people opportunities, responsibility, challenges, and freedom.

We believe the best organisations are built on entrepreneurship, ownership, teamwork, curiosity and openness.

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Locations

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Explore our journey

Forward-leaning packaging
since 1905

2024

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem expands in Africa

Skanem expands its footprint in Uganda and Tanzania and move to a new state-of-the art factory in Kenya.

Skanem expands its footprint in Uganda and Tanzania and move to a new state-of-the art factory in Kenya.

Skanem expands its footprint in Uganda and Tanzania and move to a new state-of-the art factory in Kenya.

Skanem expands its footprint in Uganda and Tanzania and move to a new state-of-the art factory in Kenya.

2023

2023

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem re-enters Europe

Skanem re-enters the European packaging market with the acquisition of Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS.

Skanem re-enters the European packaging market with the acquisition of Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS.

Skanem re-enters the European packaging market with the acquisition of Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS.

Skanem re-enters the European packaging market with the acquisition of Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS.

2021

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem sells labeling businesses

Skanem divests their labelling businesses in Europe and Thailand, selling to to MCC labels.

Skanem divests their labelling businesses in Europe and Thailand, selling to to MCC labels.

Skanem divests their labelling businesses in Europe and Thailand, selling to to MCC labels.

Skanem divests their labelling businesses in Europe and Thailand, selling to to MCC labels.

2019

Skanem History Highlight

Leadership change

Maryne Lemvik takes over as CEO of Skanem Group. Ole Rugland takes the position of Executive Chairman.

Maryne Lemvik takes over as CEO of Skanem Group. Ole Rugland takes the position of Executive Chairman.

Maryne Lemvik takes over as CEO of Skanem Group. Ole Rugland takes the position of Executive Chairman.

Maryne Lemvik takes over as CEO of Skanem Group. Ole Rugland takes the position of Executive Chairman.

2012

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem expands

Skanem identifies growing markets in Africa and India and therefore acquires Interlabels India and Interlabels Kenya.

Skanem identifies growing markets in Africa and India and therefore acquires Interlabels India and Interlabels Kenya.

Skanem identifies growing markets in Africa and India and therefore acquires Interlabels India and Interlabels Kenya.

Skanem identifies growing markets in Africa and India and therefore acquires Interlabels India and Interlabels Kenya.

2007

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem opens Bangkok plant

Skanem builds its own production plant in Bangkok to make a debut in the Asian market. The Bangkok plant was built to cater to a customer’s growing demand in the region.

Skanem builds its own production plant in Bangkok to make a debut in the Asian market. The Bangkok plant was built to cater to a customer’s growing demand in the region.

Skanem builds its own production plant in Bangkok to make a debut in the Asian market. The Bangkok plant was built to cater to a customer’s growing demand in the region.

Skanem builds its own production plant in Bangkok to make a debut in the Asian market. The Bangkok plant was built to cater to a customer’s growing demand in the region.

2005

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem Enters Eastern Europe

Skanem moves into the Eastern European market by acquiring a print company named Introl in Russia and Poland.

Skanem moves into the Eastern European market by acquiring a print company named Introl in Russia and Poland.

Skanem moves into the Eastern European market by acquiring a print company named Introl in Russia and Poland.

Skanem moves into the Eastern European market by acquiring a print company named Introl in Russia and Poland.

2003

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem refocuses on labels

Skanem divests the majority of its metal packaging and film companies to focus solely on self-adhesive labels

Skanem divests the majority of its metal packaging and film companies to focus solely on self-adhesive labels

Skanem divests the majority of its metal packaging and film companies to focus solely on self-adhesive labels

Skanem divests the majority of its metal packaging and film companies to focus solely on self-adhesive labels

2002

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem acquires SE labels

Skanem acquires SE labels, a self-adhesive label and labelling machinery company mainly focused on the food processing industry, operating in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Skanem acquires SE labels, a self-adhesive label and labelling machinery company mainly focused on the food processing industry, operating in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Skanem acquires SE labels, a self-adhesive label and labelling machinery company mainly focused on the food processing industry, operating in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

Skanem acquires SE labels, a self-adhesive label and labelling machinery company mainly focused on the food processing industry, operating in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom.

1995 - 1998

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem expands internationally

Skanem expands out of Norway and acquires Hydrocan and Nordisk Blik in Denmark. Begin to export deep drawn aluminium cans to mainland Europe and the far east.​

Skanem expands out of Norway and acquires Hydrocan and Nordisk Blik in Denmark. Begin to export deep drawn aluminium cans to mainland Europe and the far east.​

Skanem expands out of Norway and acquires Hydrocan and Nordisk Blik in Denmark. Begin to export deep drawn aluminium cans to mainland Europe and the far east.​

Skanem expands out of Norway and acquires Hydrocan and Nordisk Blik in Denmark. Begin to export deep drawn aluminium cans to mainland Europe and the far east.​

1991

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem acquires Noblikk

Skanem acquires Noblikk Sannem, the largest metal packaging company in Norway.​

Skanem acquires Noblikk Sannem, the largest metal packaging company in Norway.​

Skanem acquires Noblikk Sannem, the largest metal packaging company in Norway.​

Skanem acquires Noblikk Sannem, the largest metal packaging company in Norway.​

1986

Skanem History Highlight

Rugland joins and aquires Skanem

Ole Rugland is hired as Managing Director in March 1985 and acquired Skanem in August 1986.​

Ole Rugland is hired as Managing Director in March 1985 and acquired Skanem in August 1986.​

Ole Rugland is hired as Managing Director in March 1985 and acquired Skanem in August 1986.​

Ole Rugland is hired as Managing Director in March 1985 and acquired Skanem in August 1986.​

1973

Skanem History Highlight

Name changed to Skanem

With a flourishing partnership with Stavanger Bliktrykkeri, Cebal decides to buy the company. The name is changed to Skanem, which is a combination of two words: Scandinavia and Emballage. Skanem becomes the patent holder and first supplier of easy open lid for aluminium cans in Norway.​

With a flourishing partnership with Stavanger Bliktrykkeri, Cebal decides to buy the company. The name is changed to Skanem, which is a combination of two words: Scandinavia and Emballage. Skanem becomes the patent holder and first supplier of easy open lid for aluminium cans in Norway.​

With a flourishing partnership with Stavanger Bliktrykkeri, Cebal decides to buy the company. The name is changed to Skanem, which is a combination of two words: Scandinavia and Emballage. Skanem becomes the patent holder and first supplier of easy open lid for aluminium cans in Norway.​

With a flourishing partnership with Stavanger Bliktrykkeri, Cebal decides to buy the company. The name is changed to Skanem, which is a combination of two words: Scandinavia and Emballage. Skanem becomes the patent holder and first supplier of easy open lid for aluminium cans in Norway.​

1962 - 1963

Skanem History Highlight

Partnership with Cebal

Stavanger Bliktrykkeri partners with a French company called Cebal to develop deep drawn aluminium cans with easy opening lids.

Stavanger Bliktrykkeri partners with a French company called Cebal to develop deep drawn aluminium cans with easy opening lids.

Stavanger Bliktrykkeri partners with a French company called Cebal to develop deep drawn aluminium cans with easy opening lids.

Stavanger Bliktrykkeri partners with a French company called Cebal to develop deep drawn aluminium cans with easy opening lids.

1960

Skanem History Highlight

Focus on tin cans

A positive consumer growth in Norway sees the company focus on tin cans for food and paint. The company invests in automatic welding machines and printing presses.

A positive consumer growth in Norway sees the company focus on tin cans for food and paint. The company invests in automatic welding machines and printing presses.

A positive consumer growth in Norway sees the company focus on tin cans for food and paint. The company invests in automatic welding machines and printing presses.

A positive consumer growth in Norway sees the company focus on tin cans for food and paint. The company invests in automatic welding machines and printing presses.

1952

Skanem History Highlight

Renamed Stavanger Bliktrykkeri

The name Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted is changed to Stavanger Bliktrykkeri.

The name Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted is changed to Stavanger Bliktrykkeri.

The name Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted is changed to Stavanger Bliktrykkeri.

The name Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted is changed to Stavanger Bliktrykkeri.

1915

Skanem History Highlight

10 patents owned

The company continues to pioneer new innovations and owns 10 different patents.

The company continues to pioneer new innovations and owns 10 different patents.

The company continues to pioneer new innovations and owns 10 different patents.

The company continues to pioneer new innovations and owns 10 different patents.

1905

Skanem History Highlight

Skanem is founded in Norway

In the late 19th century, the Norwegian industry for canned fish products grew rapidly. In the Stavanger region alone, there were over 60 canning factories. To cater to the growing demand for tin cans, Skanem is founded in Norway by Albert L. Barstad, Halfdan Abel Lunde and Robert Paul Richard Scholz as Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted. The company was later popularly known as «Blikken». ​

In the late 19th century, the Norwegian industry for canned fish products grew rapidly. In the Stavanger region alone, there were over 60 canning factories. To cater to the growing demand for tin cans, Skanem is founded in Norway by Albert L. Barstad, Halfdan Abel Lunde and Robert Paul Richard Scholz as Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted. The company was later popularly known as «Blikken». ​

In the late 19th century, the Norwegian industry for canned fish products grew rapidly. In the Stavanger region alone, there were over 60 canning factories. To cater to the growing demand for tin cans, Skanem is founded in Norway by Albert L. Barstad, Halfdan Abel Lunde and Robert Paul Richard Scholz as Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted. The company was later popularly known as «Blikken». ​

In the late 19th century, the Norwegian industry for canned fish products grew rapidly. In the Stavanger region alone, there were over 60 canning factories. To cater to the growing demand for tin cans, Skanem is founded in Norway by Albert L. Barstad, Halfdan Abel Lunde and Robert Paul Richard Scholz as Stavanger Bliktrykkeri og Maskinverksted. The company was later popularly known as «Blikken». ​