American Pan, which operates in Skelmersdale, have announced they are expanding its UK and European operations following the successful acquisition of Runex, a Sweden-based bakeware and coating services provider.
The Runex coating operation, formerly in Luton, has moved to the American Pan site in Skelmersdale and will continue to provide refurbishment of Runex brand coatings. The deal also includes Runex’s production, sales and service operations in Sweden, Norway and these sites will continue normal operations in their current facilities.
American Pan, part of the Bundy Baking Solutions group of companies, is a specialist bakery equipment company providing enhanced industrial bakeware solutions.
Gilbert Bundy, chief executive of Bundy Baking Solutions, said:
“The Runex business and team is a great addition to our European operations. Not only do our two family-owned companies have similar values, but we also both have a passion for the baking industry and a reputation of providing exceptional service.”
Runnex, are a specialist supplier of baking equipment which started in 1972 in the small town of Finspång in Sweden before expanding into England in 1988, before also opening in Norway in 1995.
Pär Adelman, chief executive of Runex, added:
“We are very excited about the future of Runex as part of the American Pan and Bundy organisations.
“We have always been proud of our focus on serving bakers, and the American Pan team shares that same dedication, plus a strong history of innovation.”