KBS - Packaging - Market Insight

M&A ACTIVITY IN THE PACKAGING SECTOR

Within the last three years, a total of 210 M&A transactions involving UK targets have occurred within the packaging sector.

Around 900 investors and acquirers have registered interest with KBS Corporate for companies in this industry.

The following is a selection of key deals completed:

LAW PRINT AND PACK ACQUIRED BY SCG PACKAGING

KBS DEAL

Stockport-based Law Print was sold to South East Asia’s leading fully integrated packaging manufacturer in a deal overseen by KBS Corporate Finance. SCG is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

EMBALAJES ECHEBERRIA ACQUIRED BY NEFAB GROUP

In May 2025, global packaging and logistics services provider Nefab, which has a UK division based in Northampton, acquired this Basque packaging provider specialising in heavy-duty corrugated and wood products.

THE PACKAGING COMPANY ACQUIRED BY ANTALIS

KBS DEAL

A provider of bespoke, high-quality packaging solutions from two premises in Leicester, The Packaging Company (Midlands) was sold to Antalis, a global leader in distributing paper, packaging and visual communications solutions.

CHALLENGE PACKAGING ACQUIRED BY LOGSON GROUP

A corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer and packaging supply chain solutions provider based in East Sussex, Challenge was sold to Logson, an independent group of packaging companies with a turnover of over £400m.