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Printing & Packaging

Manufacturing remains an essential component of the UK’s economy, representing 51% of total exports, 9.8% of economic output, and valued at £183bn (2022). Further to this, manufacturers account for 15% of total business investment into the UK, demonstrating the strength and innovation of the sector on the global stage.

Printing & Packaging

The printing and packaging industry is being transformed by e-Commerce and sustainability trends. The global e-commerce packaging market is expected to reach $235.8bn by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.9% over the forecast period. As a result, there is an immediate business requirement for eCommerce packaging and online print orders. Commercial printing is expecting annual growth of 2.8% to 2030, with eCommerce packaging at an annual rate of 16.9%.

The market for green packaging is to be driven by the growing consumer demand for environment-friendly alternatives to non-sustainable packaging products. With a huge focus on future sustainability, the global green packaging market is expected to reach $441 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.1%.

Recent Transactions

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of Soak&Sleep to US-based Malouf

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Debt Advisory for Plastico

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Fundraise for iMist

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Assisting Casa Cuervo on their purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Vendor initiated MBO funded by Lloyds Bank Plc

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

New Zealand’s first take private fund by Logan and GE.

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Assisting shareholders in renegotiation of debt facilities

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Sale of eDrive to US Tech Buyer

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Disposal to ingredients business, Atlantic Foods

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Advising management on their MBO of flow meter business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales

Manufacturing & Distribution
Equity

Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business

Manufacturing & Distribution
MBO

Advising Altitude Partners on their investment into this specialist manufacturing business

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel buildings manufacturer

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Supporting management in raising capital for a local community solar farm

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory

Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders

Manufacturing & Distribution
Exit

Manufacturing & Distribution
M&A

Manufacturing & Distribution
Debt Advisory