Illochroma and Spear merge European operations

Illochroma Labelling Group and Spear have merged their European operations.  The new company will operate under the name IlloSpear.

Illochroma is a world leader in the supply of wet glue and film wrap labels, with production facilities in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and Poland. Spear, is a world leader in the supply of clear film pressure sensitive labelling services with plants in the UK and USA. 

IlloSpear was initially created as a joint venture in November 2003 to develop and sell clear labelling systems for the beverage industry.  Market success in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America has led the companies to finalize the relationship with the merging of their European assets.

Spear will continue to operate as an independent company and will be responsible for supplying the IlloSpear product line in North and South America.  IlloSpear will have responsibility for these products in the balance of the world.