WBC and Premier Paper acquire Transpack

Wine Box Company (WBC), a trading division of Premier Paper Group, has acquired the wholesale packaging business Transpack, the latest in a string of acquisitions by WBC and the wider Group.

Established in 1953, Transpack is a UK-based wholesale packaging supplier specialising in polythene bags, cellophane bags, and eco‑friendly packaging solutions.

The acquisition aims to compliment WBC’s existing operations and further strengthens the Group’s range, expertise, and capacity across its growing packaging division.

The latest acquisition by WBC has been made as part of wider growth plans, with the company aiming to further its expertise and capacity across the packaging division.

WBC also recently acquired speciality packaging business, Sarcina Packaging, a solutions provider to a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, health and beauty, farming, e-commerce, automotive, and food and beverage retail brands.

Speaking about the Transpack deal, Michael Beever, chief executive officer of Premier Paper Group, says: “We are delighted to welcome Transpack into the Group and are excited to support them in the next phase of their development.

“Transpack will be a valuable addition to the WBC business which we acquired in 2022, representing another important step in our strategy to expand our packaging offering across the Group. Premier, WBC, and Transpack share many of the same values, and this acquisition will create opportunities across the business through the sharing of knowledge and expertise.”

Following the acquisition, the offices and warehouse of Transpack will remain in Southampton, alongside WBC’s existing offices in Herne Hill and warehouse facilities in Crawley.

Craig Schweitzer, managing director of Transpack, comments: “Becoming part of the WBC and Premier Paper Group family marks an exciting new chapter for Transpack.

“This evolution allows us to offer our customers access to an even wider range of products and services, market‑leading innovations, and enhanced value – all underpinned by the same first‑class customer service they have come to expect.”

Simon Wright, managing director of WBC, adds: “The acquisition of Transpack will significantly enhance the product portfolio we offer and further strengthen the Group’s ability to deliver solution‑driven packaging to our customers.

“I believe the addition of Transpack and the opportunities it creates will enable the Group to deliver against our existing growth plans within the packaging division.”

Premier Paper, which reported a consolidated group turnover of £285m in 2024, is a major supplier of paper, packaging, and materials to the UK market. It is part of the wider OVOL Japan Pulp & Paper group, a global organisation operating in 21 countries with a reported turnover exceeding $3bn (£2.24bn).

In March, Premier acquired Leeds-based materials merchant for sign and display, Proctor Paper and Board (PPB), as part of its goals to strengthen its position in the UK point-of-sale (POS) and display market.

In May 2025, Premier also expanded its Irish division by acquiring Dublin Reel Paper, boosting its slitting, converting, and trade sheeting capabilities for both the Irish and UK commercial print sectors.