Through this acquisition, Control Print has achieved a series of objectives, ranging from undertaking a high IP-related diversification in the packaging business, to providing sustainable packaging solutions, especially in the critical area of single-dose/single-serve packaging, to serving a global clientele and international diversification.  

V-Shapes has developed significant intellectual property in the area of single-serve packaging with wide-range applicability in the premium and luxury segment, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and food.  

Control Print will retain the entire existing V-Shapes team and maintain the manufacture, design, and development of the packaging technology in Italy. 

Shiva Kabra, joint MD, Control Print, said “Innovation and sustainability are two of the core pillars around which CPL endeavours to provide solutions to its customers. V-Shapes will help us expand our product portfolio in the packaging machinery industry. We are committed to further investing into developing this technology and marketing it globally.”

“We are looking forward to joining hands with Control Print,” said Christian Burattini of V-Shapes. He added, “With Control Print's strong management and financial backing combined with our innovative single-serve packaging solutions, we are confident that we will be able to tap into global sales opportunities as well as focus on recyclability.”

Control Print’s past acquisitions include an 80% stake in The Netherlands-based Markprint BV that manufactures inline digital printing solutions, through its Dutch Holding Company Control Print BV. The company also announced an acquisition of a majority stake in Codeology Group, a UK-based provider of print and apply systems. 

Additionally, the company has launched QRiousCodes, innovative QR codes-based track and trace solutions. 

Control Print manufactures non-contact and contact-type coding and marking machines based on continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, thermal transfer and laser printing technology. A pioneer in the coding and marking solutions space, the brand caters to various industries including the likes of food and beverage, pharmaceutical, FMCG, personal care, pipe and plastic, wire and cable, steel and metal, cement, as well as plywood.