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Antalis has acquired a multi-million-pound packaging company to expand its product offerings and scope in the UK as part of a major recent expansion
Paper, packaging, and visual communications provider, Antalis, has announced the purchase of a multi-million-pound UK packaging company.
The business, aptly named The Packaging Company, was purchased by Antalis as part of its strategic aim to expand its presence, product offerings, and service capabilities within the UK packaging market.
Established in 1994 in the Midlands, The Packaging Company has grown to a calculated annual revenue of £3.2m with a team of 24. It’s product portfolio includes a wide range of packaging tapes, tools, dispensers, and protective packaging solutions.
In a statement about the acquisition, Antalis has highlighted The Packaging Company’s creativity and customer-focused approach as factors behind the purchase.
Antalis has already begun what it describes as a “smooth transition process” aiming to ensure uninterrupted service for all of The Packaging Company’s current customers and partners.
Hervé Poncin, chief executive officer of Antalis, says: “We are delighted to welcome The Packaging Company (Midlands) into the Antalis family.
“Their expertise in bespoke packaging and manufacturing complements our dedication to delivering innovative and tailored solutions. This acquisition embodies our commitment to developing high-performance, sustainable, and reusable packaging options, empowering us to meet evolving market demands effectively.”
Nicholas Thompson, managing director UK and Ireland for Antalis, adds: "The talented and dedicated team at The Packaging Company (Midlands) is known for their creativity, exceptional service, and customer-focused approach.
“We will unlock new opportunities together, delivering even more innovative, sustainable, and customised packaging solutions to delight our customers."
The purchase is one of a raft of acquisitions by the company in the last year. In October 2024, the company signed a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Xerox’s EMEA paper business.
The deal means that Antalis is the sole distributor of Xerox-branded paper in EMEA following the 2013 acquisition of the Xerox Western Europe paper business.
In the same month, Antalis purchased Poitoo Adhésifs, a French supplier of consumables and equipment for wide-format media. The goal of the purchase was to broaden Antalis’ product portfolio and strengthen its market presence in France.
Speaking of the latest acquisition, Mark Charles, chief executive officer of The Packaging Company (Midlands) says: “Joining Antalis represents an exciting new chapter for our business.
“This partnership provides significant opportunities to accelerate our growth, expand our technical packaging range, and further innovate sustainable solutions. Our customers will benefit greatly from access to enhanced resources and the latest packaging technologies. We look forward to collaborating closely to shape the future of packaging.”
Recently Antalis has also added a new premium uncoated paper to its range of creative papers.
The Opale Wove creative paper, available in both natural and pure white colours, comes in a range of weights from 90 to 300gsm. It is designed for applications including brochures, business cards, press kits, and invitations. The range is compatible with laser printers and suitable for litho and silk screen printing.
