M&A Deal Summary

MacFarlane Group Acquires Network Packaging

On September 8, 2014, MacFarlane Group acquired packaging company Network Packaging for 8M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MacFarlane Group’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is MacFarlane Group’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MacFarlane Group’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-09-08
Target Network Packaging
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) MacFarlane Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 8M GBP

Target

Network Packaging

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Network Packaging Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of packaging materials in the United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MacFarlane Group

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1899
Sector Packaging
Employees1,144
Revenue 281M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Macfarlane Group perates 3 Major UK based businesses in the packaging and labels sector, Macfarlane Packaging Distribution - Company engages in the distribution of packaging consumable products to a wide cross-section of companies in the logistics, mail order, internet retail and industrial markets. Macfarlane Packaging Design and Manufacture -Designs, manufactures and assembles bespoke packaging solutions for UK customers in markets such as electronics, aerospace and medical sectors where they require cost effective protection of high value products in both storage and transit. Macfarlane Labels -Designs and prints self adhesive and resealable labels for FMCG customers in the UK, Europe and the USA. Macfarlane Group was founded in 1899 and is based in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 9
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 9
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 9
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 8
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-05 One Packaging

Nottingham, United Kingdom

One Packaging Ltd. is a packaging distributor based in Bingham near Nottingham. Company manufactures and supplies packaging materials and solutions.

Buy £3M