Wilton Brands - Ownership and Business Overview

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Wilton Brands Ownership

Who owns Wilton Brands?

Wilton Brands is owned by Dr. August Oetker KG. It was acquired on September 10, 2018.

Was Wilton Brands formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Wilton Brands was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Wilton Brands Business Overview

Where is Wilton Brands headquartered?

Wilton Brands is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois.

What sector is Wilton Brands in?

Wilton Brands is a distribution company.

When was Wilton Brands founded?

Wilton Brands was founded in 1929.

Distribution M&A Summary in 2018

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Wilton Brands

Wilton Products, Inc.

2240 West 75th Street Suite 1B,
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
United States,
(630) 963-1818
www.wilton.com

Wilton Brands was a distributor of craft and celebration products in the U.S. The business comprised a number of creative consumer products companies, whose diversified product portfolio included baking, cake decorating, candy and cookie making, party and seasonal products, together with scrapbooking, card-making, needlecraft, paint-by-numbers and rubber stamping products, sold through several established consumer brands.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1929

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