Esko to acquire CAPE Systems

Esko announced its intention to purchase CAPE Systems, a provider of software solutions for packaging design, pallet load optimization and supply chain profitability. CAPE is active worldwide through a network of resellers, and is headquartered in Allen, TX (US) with offices in London, UK.

Esko is continually evolving from a prepress solution provider to an end-to-end supplier in the packaging world. CAPE has already made inroads in the brand owner and retailer packaging space. Adding their palletization tools to Esko portfolio supports the latter’s strategic goals. With CAPE, Esko receives the world’s leading and best-in-class toolkit.

There are strong synergies between CAPE and Esko, including many common customers across both the packaging manufacturing and brand owner markets. There are close links between ArtiosCAD, Esko’s leading structural package design software worldwide, and CAPE PACK, which uses ArtiosCAD data for calculation and simulations within the software. Additionally, CAPE reports can already be managed within Esko’s WebCenter online packaging management platform.

CAPE’s products and staff will be integrated into Esko’s portfolio and organization. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close late September.