Simpac acquired by Zeus Packaging Group

The UK’s longest-established paper sack and packaging manufacturer, Simpac, has been acquired by  Zeus Packaging Group, with the Irish headquartered packaging firm targeting further sustainable solutions and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Founded in 1903, Simpac established itself as a provider of fibre-based packaging, supplying bespoke paper sacks, branded food wraps, carrier bags, and sustainable ecommerce mailers to a range of major retailers, food businesses, and agricultural producers.

Operating from facilities in Hull and Glasgow with over 130 employees, Simpac generates reported revenues exceeding £30m.

By joining forces, Zeus customers will gain access to Simpac’s specialised manufacturing expertise and sustainable products, while Simpac aims to benefit from Zeus’s European supply chain infrastructure, as well as its manufacturing capabilities across corrugated packaging, film extrusion, tapes and labels, and retail bag production.

Simpac’s solutions include the Good-e eco mailing bag, a recyclable alternative to plastic mailers, and the recently released Deliver-e Lift Liner, a patented solution designed to improve efficiency in food retail home delivery.

The business has also invested heavily in tamper-evident liners, branded retail bags, and recyclable food wraps such as baking foil, clingfilm, and parchment.

The company’s paper sack products for the agricultural sector include breathable solutions for root vegetables and heavy-duty sacks for animal feed and farm inputs.

Brian O’Sullivan, owner and founder of Zeus Packaging Group, says: “Simpac has a proven track record of innovation, from its Good-e mailers to the Paper Lift Liner that is already transforming food retail delivery.

“Its expertise in sacks, wraps, and branded packaging perfectly complements our wider capabilities in retail, ecommerce, industrial, food, and agricultural packaging. We see major synergies for our combined customers and clear opportunities to invest in innovative sustainable packaging solutions that together create a comprehensive offer unmatched in the market.”

Sandy Bole, managing director of Simpac, adds: “For over a century, Simpac has been trusted by retailers, producers, and distributors to deliver high-quality packaging solutions.

“Our focus has always been on innovation – whether in branded food wraps, sustainable mailers, or productivity-enhancing technologies like the Paper Lift Liner. By joining Zeus, we now have the platform, scale, and resources to accelerate these innovations, expand our international reach, and deliver even more value to our combined customers.”