Stahl to acquire WEILBURGER Graphics to expand its flexible packaging coatings business

Stahl has agreed to acquire WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of water-based and energy-curing coatings for the graphic arts and packaging industries. The acquisition is subject to customary approvals. The transaction significantly strengthens Stahl's new packaging coatings division and supports its strategy to expand its flexible materials coatings franchise.

The acquisition of WEILBURGER Graphics, a division of Weilburg Grebe Holding GmbH, will enable Stahl to accelerate the global expansion of its growing packaging coatings offering. WEILBURGER Graphics has sales of €70 million in 2023 and has more than 140 employees, primarily based in Germany.

Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl, said: "I am very pleased to welcome WEILBURGER Graphics to the Stahl Group. This is another important step in our strategic journey. This acquisition further strengthens our packaging coatings business and builds on the acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG) in March 2023."

"Importantly, it will enhance our position in the European packaging coatings market with its innovative product portfolio in growth markets such as food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, unique expertise, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a unique focus on sustainability. I have come to know the WEILBURGER Graphics team as one of the best in the industry."

Günter Korbacher, Managing Director of WEILBURGER Graphics, said: "We look forward to joining the Stahl Group, combining our expertise and expanding our global presence in packaging coatings. Stahl is a well-known and respected brand and with our complementary product portfolio, geographical coverage and our commitment to the QIS principles, which cover the success factors of quality, innovation and sustainability, we will have a comprehensive and truly global offering for the market."