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About 100
years ago…

During WWI Léon Cauchard learned printing while serving in the French army. After the war around 1919 he set a small printing shop in the centre of La Haye du Puits in Normandy, France.

About 100
years ago…

During WWI Léon Cauchard learned printing while serving in the French army. After the war around 1919 he set a small printing shop in the centre of La Haye du Puits in Normandy, France.

1925

At about the same period, in Germany, Gerhard Haferkamp established his book printing shop in Oldenburg, on Hundsmühler Straße.

1925

At about the same period, in Germany, Gerhard Haferkamp established his book printing shop in Oldenburg, on Hundsmühler Straße.

Late 30s

In La Haye du Puits, Léon grew the business with his son Jean, who joined him. During WWII they printed together forged documents supporting La Résistance.

Late 30s

In La Haye du Puits, Léon grew the business with his son Jean, who joined him. During WWII they printed together forged documents supporting La Résistance.

June 1944

The Cauchard shop was destroyed during Allied bombings. Léon then retired, but Jean rebuilt a bigger plant on the outskirts of the town after the war.

June 1944

The Cauchard shop was destroyed during Allied bombings. Léon then retired, but Jean rebuilt a bigger plant on the outskirts of the town after the war.

1958

In 1958, ORALU, standing for “ETIQUETTES EN RELIEF OR ALU” was established to produce high-quality silk screen and letterpress luxury labels. It gradually focused more and more on self-adhesive labels, now mostly produced in Flexo.

1958

In 1958, ORALU, standing for “ETIQUETTES EN RELIEF OR ALU” was established to produce high-quality silk screen and letterpress luxury labels. It gradually focused more and more on self-adhesive labels, now mostly produced in Flexo.

1960s

Claus Haferkamp, Gerhard’s grandson, greatly developed the family business into labels during the 60s and relocated it in 1980 to a new plant at the present Schlagbaumweg address.

1960s

Claus Haferkamp, Gerhard’s grandson, greatly developed the family business into labels during the 60s and relocated it in 1980 to a new plant at the present Schlagbaumweg address.

1974

Huecograbado Fina was established in Paterna (Valencia, Spain) by Gerardo Salvador as an offspring of the Salvador family Valencia businesses, including the well-known RIO producer of Girasol biscuits. The idea was that biscuits needed protective packaging for shipment and distribution. The business was named after Josefina, the wife of Gerardo.

1974

Huecograbado Fina was established in Paterna (Valencia, Spain) by Gerardo Salvador as an offspring of the Salvador family Valencia businesses, including the well-known RIO producer of Girasol biscuits. The idea was that biscuits needed protective packaging for shipment and distribution. The business was named after Josefina, the wife of Gerardo.

1979

Michel Rastelli left the Self-Adhesive Material giant Avery Dennison plant in the suburbs of Paris to establish, with the support of family and friends, his own company, SIPSE, specializing in promotional self-adhesive labels, on a greenfield site located, aptly, on rue Gutenberg in Nozay, France.

1979

Michel Rastelli left the Self-Adhesive Material giant Avery Dennison plant in the suburbs of Paris to establish, with the support of family and friends, his own company, SIPSE, specializing in promotional self-adhesive labels, on a greenfield site located, aptly, on rue Gutenberg in Nozay, France.

1980

The Haferkamp family business relocates to a new plant at Schlagbaumweg in Oldenburg.

1980

The Haferkamp family business relocates to a new plant at Schlagbaumweg in Oldenburg.

1984

Imprimerie Cauchard, became a well-known local label printer but ran into financial difficulties and was taken over by the workforce and subsequently resold to MM Groult and Patrix, who started a new product, gravure-printed flexibles, for a local big salad producer.

1984

Imprimerie Cauchard, became a well-known local label printer but ran into financial difficulties and was taken over by the workforce and subsequently resold to MM Groult and Patrix, who started a new product, gravure-printed flexibles, for a local big salad producer.

1985

François Fuchs established a cartons plant near the train station of St. Etienne, France, rue Moisson Desroches, after the war. But his company gradually ran into difficulties at the end of the 70s, until it was acquired by CPC in 1985.

1985

François Fuchs established a cartons plant near the train station of St. Etienne, France, rue Moisson Desroches, after the war. But his company gradually ran into difficulties at the end of the 70s, until it was acquired by CPC in 1985.

1986

Jacques Schor acquires CPC. He contributes significantly to the group’s growth and is involved in various professional representative bodies. Notably, he presided over the Fédération de l’imprimerie et de la communication graphique (FICG) from 1993 to 2000 and the Association européenne des fabricants de carton (Ecma) from 1995 to 1998.

1986

Jacques Schor acquires CPC. He contributes significantly to the group’s growth and is involved in various professional representative bodies. Notably, he presided over the Fédération de l’imprimerie et de la communication graphique (FICG) from 1993 to 2000 and the Association européenne des fabricants de carton (Ecma) from 1995 to 1998.

1989

In Evian, a local famous mineral water required labels on a professional scale, and IVO was established. It grew regularly and diversified into other products like cartons until it joined our group in 1989, becoming CPC Léman.

1989

In Evian, a local famous mineral water required labels on a professional scale, and IVO was established. It grew regularly and diversified into other products like cartons until it joined our group in 1989, becoming CPC Léman.

1990

Etablissements Cuny, located rue de l’épargne in central Saint-Dié, France, was sold to the Schor family in 1990. The plant was relocated to a new greenfield site on the Hellieule 4 Industrial Estate just outside St Dié in 1994, producing cut-and-stack labels of the highest quality.

1990

Etablissements Cuny, located rue de l’épargne in central Saint-Dié, France, was sold to the Schor family in 1990. The plant was relocated to a new greenfield site on the Hellieule 4 Industrial Estate just outside St Dié in 1994, producing cut-and-stack labels of the highest quality.

1991

A printing shop named Imprimerie Dehon opened Place Carpeaux in Valenciennes, France, printing bibles, cheese labels, and boxes; it went bankrupt in 1991 but was saved from liquidation by CPC and relocated to a new factory on the outskirts of Valenciennes along the A2–E19 motorway.

1991

A printing shop named Imprimerie Dehon opened Place Carpeaux in Valenciennes, France, printing bibles, cheese labels, and boxes; it went bankrupt in 1991 but was saved from liquidation by CPC and relocated to a new factory on the outskirts of Valenciennes along the A2–E19 motorway.

1993

The St. Etienne plant is relocated into a greenfield plant at La Talaudière outside St Etienne, its current location, producing solid board cartons for the food industry.

1993

The St. Etienne plant is relocated into a greenfield plant at La Talaudière outside St Etienne, its current location, producing solid board cartons for the food industry.

1995

Claus Haferkamp acquires Siebolds, a label printer that had gone bankrupt in Norden, Germany, to develop it into self-adhesive labels. The same year, MM Groult and Patrix sell both Cauchard Impressions and Cauchard Hélio to ensure future growth to the Schor family, who gradually focused the plant on flexibles until 2010.

1995

Claus Haferkamp acquires Siebolds, a label printer that had gone bankrupt in Norden, Germany, to develop it into self-adhesive labels. The same year, MM Groult and Patrix sell both Cauchard Impressions and Cauchard Hélio to ensure future growth to the Schor family, who gradually focused the plant on flexibles until 2010.

2000

Claus Haferkamp sells the business to the Schor family, famously declaring, “Wir waren ein Familienbetrieb, sind ein Familienbetrieb und werden ein Familienbetrieb sein.” Since then, the Norden plant has grown successfully, producing high volumes of high-quality self-adhesive labels in flexo or offset, while the Oldenburg plant is a recognized in-mold label (IML) expert.
In Evian, IVO starts producing specialized wrap-around labels and focuses on this product and sleeves, still at the same address overseeing Lake Geneva.

2000

Claus Haferkamp sells the business to the Schor family, famously declaring, “Wir waren ein Familienbetrieb, sind ein Familienbetrieb und werden ein Familienbetrieb sein.” Since then, the Norden plant has grown successfully, producing high volumes of high-quality self-adhesive labels in flexo or offset, while the Oldenburg plant is a recognized in-mold label (IML) expert.
In Evian, IVO starts producing specialized wrap-around labels and focuses on this product and sleeves, still at the same address overseeing Lake Geneva.

2010s

Cauchard plants, now named CPC Cotentin, are fully focused on flexibles and a large renovation and extension of the plant are completed, where Atlantique Packaging Cotentin now stands. Around 2014, Jonathan Schor, son of Jacques Schor, involved in the company since 1991, takes over the management.

2010s

Cauchard plants, now named CPC Cotentin, are fully focused on flexibles and a large renovation and extension of the plant are completed, where Atlantique Packaging Cotentin now stands. Around 2014, Jonathan Schor, son of Jacques Schor, involved in the company since 1991, takes over the management.

2019

The Salvador family decides to sell the Fina family business to another family business that would further grow the plant, selling it to Jonathan Schor in 2019. Since then, Atlantique Packaging Valencia has successfully opened new customers in Spain and abroad and received new investments.

2019

The Salvador family decides to sell the Fina family business to another family business that would further grow the plant, selling it to Jonathan Schor in 2019. Since then, Atlantique Packaging Valencia has successfully opened new customers in Spain and abroad and received new investments.

2020

Despite the challenges of COVID, the company reinforced its hygiene and safety procedures. It maintained excellent service levels for all clients and ensured complete operational continuity throughout the year, thanks to its back-up procedures and the commitment of its employees.

2020

Despite the challenges of COVID, the company reinforced its hygiene and safety procedures. It maintained excellent service levels for all clients and ensured complete operational continuity throughout the year, thanks to its back-up procedures and the commitment of its employees.

2024

With the aim of better reflecting who we have become as a group and in the face of environmental challenges, CPC becomes Atlantique Packaging. Our commitment to continually improving service to our clients in the food and hygiene markets, as well as our family values of mutual trust and camaraderie remain unchanged.

2024

With the aim of better reflecting who we have become as a group and in the face of environmental challenges, CPC becomes Atlantique Packaging. Our commitment to continually improving service to our clients in the food and hygiene markets, as well as our family values of mutual trust and camaraderie remain unchanged.

And much more to come…

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