M&amp;A http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/ en Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Hueck Folien has acquired WaveFront Technology, adding micro and nanostructure origination capabilities to its security film portfolio and establishing a development and production site in Los Angeles.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The acquisition brings Hueck Folien a partner with more than 30 years of experience in developing and manufacturing optical-grade microstructures. The Paramount, California site employs 30 people and will operate as a fully integrated development and production location within the Hueck Folien Group.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'We have long envisioned partnering with a global leader in the banknote and security document industry,' commented Chris Rich, CTO of WaveFront Technology. 'We believe Hueck Folien embodies the ideal combination of market leadership, technical depth and collaborative culture to elevate the considerable technology WaveFront Technology has developed over the past 30 years.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The move allows Hueck Folien to internalize future technologies and secure long-term strategic independence. 'The expertise and IP portfolio of security features of our new colleagues in Los Angeles is vital for the further development of Hueck Folien,' according to Christoph Steger, CEO of Hueck Folien. The company will continue collaborating with various partners and manufacturers of originations worldwide.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Hueck Folien currently supplies security features for one-third of the world's currencies, including the Euro and Swiss franc. The acquisition expands its offerings into luxury packaging, trading cards, lighting and special optical applications.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Company founders Chris Rich and Joel Petersen will remain with WaveFront Technology to ensure continuity and preserve expertise. Hueck Folien will support integration with regular on-site presence from its Baumgartenberg headquarters.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The acquisition follows the November 2025 commissioning of a high-vacuum metallization facility at Baumgartenberg, part of Hueck Folien's ongoing investment in cutting-edge technologies.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/hueck-folien-acquires-wavefront-technology" st_title="Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>1 week 1 day ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Hueck Folien acquires WaveFront Technology</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Austrian film specialist expands security feature capabilities with California acquisition.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Austrian film specialist expands security feature capabilities with California acquisition.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/europe" hreflang="und">Europe</a></div> <div><a href="/north-america" hreflang="und">North America</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Other topics</div> <div> <div><a href="/substrates-adhesives" hreflang="en">Substrates &amp; adhesives</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Related suppliers</div> <div> <div><a href="/suppliers/hueck-folien" hreflang="en">Hueck Folien</a></div> <div><a href="/suppliers/huella-global-corporation" hreflang="en">Huella Global Corporation</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-1" id="vote" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-1" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <select class="vote form-select" data-drupal-selector="edit-vote" aria-describedby="edit-vote--2--description" id="edit-vote--2" name="vote"><option value="-">Select rating</option><option value="20">Give it 1/5</option><option value="40">Give it 2/5</option><option value="60">Give it 3/5</option><option value="80">Give it 4/5</option><option value="100">Give it 5/5</option><option value="0">Cancel rating</option></select> <div id="edit-vote--2--description" class="description"> <div class="fivestar-summary fivestar-summary-average-count"> <span class="empty">No votes yet</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><input class="js-hide button js-form-submit form-submit" data-drupal-selector="edit-submit" type="submit" id="edit-submit" name="op" value="Rate" /> <input autocomplete="off" data-drupal-selector="form-qtm06z0ttpyo8oyra5opl4jzjctu6wsns-aepdjgaoi" type="hidden" name="form_build_id" value="form-QTm06Z0TTpyO8oYRA5oPL4jZJCtu6WSNS-aePDjGAOI" /> <input data-drupal-selector="edit-fivestar-form-1" type="hidden" name="form_id" value="fivestar_form_1" /> </form> </div> </div> <div> <div>Top story</div> <div>On</div> </div> <div> <div>Article main topic</div> <div><a href="/ma" hreflang="und">M&amp;A</a></div> </div> <div> <div>Redirected</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>Moved to features</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>Lead image:</div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/labels/lnl/files/2026-01/hueck.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> <div> <div>New batch</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>redirected</div> <div>Off</div> </div> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:14:28 +0000 Piotr Wnuk 118168 at http://www.labelsandlabeling.com Autajon acquires Quality Label http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/autajon-acquires-quality-label <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Autajon Group has integrated Quality Label, a Dutch label converter specializing in food-industry applications, thereby expanding its presence in the Netherlands.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Founded in 1997, Quality Label operates from Terschuur and holds BRC certification for its labeling products. The company will continue operations as Autajon Quality Label, maintaining its workforce and production standards.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'I am convinced that the customers and employees of Quality Label will significantly benefit from the integration into the Autajon Group, thanks to access to additional state-of-the-art technologies, high production standards and enhanced innovation capabilities,' commented Fred Vahle of Quality Label.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The acquisition positions Autajon Quality Label near the group's existing Autajon Labels Nederland facility in Utrecht. Autajon Labels Nederland will oversee the transition and ongoing operations of the Terschuur site.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'We are pleased to welcome Quality Label and its teams into the Autajon Group. This integration, in line with our core values, strengthens our presence in the Netherlands and reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality labeling products to our clients,' stated Gérard Autajon, chairman and CEO of Autajon Group.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'This brings substantial additional production capacity, enabling us to further enhance our flexibility towards the customers of both Autajon Quality Label and Autajon Labels Nederland. Our companies can now act as each other's back-up, ensuring greater delivery reliability for all customers,' added Peter De Vries, managing director of Autajon Labels Nederland.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/autajon-acquires-quality-label" st_title="Autajon acquires Quality Label" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/autajon-acquires-quality-label" st_title="Autajon acquires Quality Label" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/autajon-acquires-quality-label" st_title="Autajon acquires Quality Label" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/autajon-acquires-quality-label" st_title="Autajon acquires Quality Label" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span 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packaging group strengthens Dutch operations with Terschuur-based converter.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/europe" hreflang="und">Europe</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-2" id="vote--2" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-2" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <select class="vote form-select" data-drupal-selector="edit-vote" aria-describedby="edit-vote--4--description" id="edit-vote--4" name="vote"><option value="-">Select rating</option><option value="20">Give it 1/5</option><option value="40">Give it 2/5</option><option value="60">Give it 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complements Daetwyler's portfolio through its Daetwyler Swisstec division, which manufactures doctor blades, and Rotoflex, which develops inks and coatings for flexible packaging and security applications.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'Our in-depth understanding of processes has been the basis of our success for decades. Through the acquisition, we are expanding our technological expertise and thus creating tangible advantages for our customers. This acquisition is an important step in reliably meeting future requirements and actively driving the development of the industry,' explained Ralph Daetwyler, CEO of the Daetwyler Group.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Cheshire will operate as an independent company within the group, retaining its workforce and corporate structure. The company currently serves markets in England and the EU.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'The integration into Daetwyler's global sales structure is an important step for Cheshire. Together, we can open up new markets and expand our expertise with anilox rollers, doctor blades, inks and coatings in a targeted manner,' noted Sonia Arcos, managing director of Cheshire.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The group plans to establish anilox roller production in the US using Cheshire's expertise to serve the American market locally.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/daetwyler-acquires-cheshire-anilox" st_title="Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>1 week 3 days ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Daetwyler acquires Cheshire Anilox</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Swiss printing group expands pressroom portfolio with UK anilox specialist.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Swiss printing group expands pressroom portfolio with UK anilox specialist.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/europe" hreflang="und">Europe</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Other topics</div> <div> <div><a href="/finishing-and-embellishment" hreflang="en">Finishing &amp; embellishment</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Related suppliers</div> <div> <div><a href="/suppliers/cheshire-anilox-technology" hreflang="en">Cheshire Anilox Technology</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-3" id="vote--3" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-3" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <select class="vote form-select" data-drupal-selector="edit-vote" aria-describedby="edit-vote--6--description" id="edit-vote--6" name="vote"><option value="-">Select rating</option><option value="20">Give it 1/5</option><option value="40">Give it 2/5</option><option value="60">Give it 3/5</option><option value="80">Give it 4/5</option><option value="100">Give it 5/5</option><option value="0">Cancel rating</option></select> <div id="edit-vote--6--description" class="description"> <div class="fivestar-summary fivestar-summary-average-count"> <span class="empty">No votes yet</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><input class="js-hide button js-form-submit form-submit" data-drupal-selector="edit-submit" type="submit" id="edit-submit--3" name="op" value="Rate" /> <input autocomplete="off" data-drupal-selector="form-mk7vesm6moay1-jyylkiia2kwln0kqee4wsh9ul3e0w" type="hidden" name="form_build_id" value="form-mK7VesM6moAy1-jYYLKIia2KwLN0KqeE4WSH9Ul3e0w" /> <input data-drupal-selector="edit-fivestar-form-3" type="hidden" name="form_id" value="fivestar_form_3" /> </form> </div> </div> <div> <div>Top story</div> <div>On</div> </div> <div> <div>Article main topic</div> <div><a href="/ma" hreflang="und">M&amp;A</a></div> </div> <div> <div>Redirected</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>Moved to features</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>Lead image:</div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/labels/lnl/files/2026-01/cheshire.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> <div> <div>New batch</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>redirected</div> <div>Off</div> </div> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:45:24 +0000 Piotr Wnuk 118149 at http://www.labelsandlabeling.com CCL Industries acquires ALT Technologies http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ccl-industries-acquires-alt-technologies <div><p>CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire Advanced Safety Technologies and its subsidiaries dba ALT Technologies, a privately owned provider of covers, wraps and seals for automotive airbags, along with durable labels for automotive and industrial markets. ALT operates manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, Romania, China and Mexico.</p> <p>Sales for the trailing twelve months ending November 30, 2025, were approximately 67m USD with an estimated 11.3 percent adjusted EBITDA margin. The debt-free, all-cash purchase consideration, subject to customary closing conditions, is approximately 32m USD. The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory procedures.</p> <p>Geoffrey T. Martin, president and CEO of CCL Industries, said: 'We have known ALT and its management for over 25 years and followed them as they developed into a global leader in the airbag industry. The acquisition will create a new Automotive Safety business unit within CCL Design, and we look forward to welcoming the talented ALT team to our company.'</p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ccl-industries-acquires-alt-technologies" st_title="CCL Industries acquires ALT Technologies" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ccl-industries-acquires-alt-technologies" st_title="CCL Industries acquires ALT Technologies" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ccl-industries-acquires-alt-technologies" st_title="CCL Industries acquires ALT Technologies" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ccl-industries-acquires-alt-technologies" st_title="CCL Industries acquires ALT Technologies" class="st_email_button" 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src="/sites/labels/lnl/files/2026-01/ccl.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="CCL logo" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> <div> <div>New batch</div> <div>Off</div> </div> <div> <div>redirected</div> <div>Off</div> </div> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:13:28 +0000 Selah Zighelboim 118147 at http://www.labelsandlabeling.com Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Butterfly Equity has completed its acquisition of ePac Holdings from an investor consortium including Amcor and Indevco North America, marking the Los Angeles-based private equity firm's first platform investment in the packaging market.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">ePac, founded in 2016, specializes in digitally printed flexible packaging for consumer-packaged goods customers, with a focus on food end markets. The company operates 14 facilities throughout the US and Canada, built around its proprietary ePacONE technology platform, which enables order-to-demand production across its entire network.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The incumbent leadership team, led by CEO and co-founder Virag Patel, will continue to operate ePac and has retained a significant ownership interest in the business.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'Over the past decade, ePac has redefined the packaging model by putting the most advanced technology in the hands of the world's most innovative brands. By partnering with Butterfly, we enter a new phase of acceleration. This partnership allows us to continue disrupting the industry while leveraging Butterfly's connectivity throughout the food and beverage ecosystem,' stated Virag Patel, CEO of ePac.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'We're thrilled to partner with the ePac team as Butterfly's first platform investment into the packaging market, a critical component of the food value chain. Our deep and specialized expertise in food end markets will enable ePac's growth while reinforcing its commitment to outstanding customer service for the leaders and innovators in food and other categories,' commented Vishal Patel, partner and head of investment team at Butterfly.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">In April 2021, Amcor, an Australian-American, UK-domiciled global consumer packaging company, <a href="https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/amcor-invests-epac-flexible-packaging" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">confirmed a strategic investment</a> of up to USD 15 million in ePac Flexible Packaging, including a minority ownership interest in the company and funding for one or more ePac sites.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A year later, Amcor made a <a href="https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/amcor-increases-strategic-investment-epac" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">further strategic investment</a> of up to USD 45 million in ePac Flexible Packaging to increase its minority shareholding in ePac Holdings.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Most recently, Pac Flexible Packaging confirmed <a href="https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/digital-printing/epac-europe-announces-expansion-and-technology-investments" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">major expansion and technology investments</a> across its European network. Significant upgrades are underway at ePac facilities in Lyon, Innsbruck, Silverstone, and Poland.&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Butterfly was advised by Kirkland &amp; Ellis on legal matters and William Blair on financial matters. Baird acted as financial advisor to ePac, with Greenberg Traurig serving as legal counsel. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/butterfly-acquires-epac-packaging" st_title="Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>1 week 5 days ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Butterfly acquires ePac Packaging</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Private equity firm completes purchase of digital flexible packaging specialist.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Private equity firm completes purchase of digital flexible packaging specialist.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Other topics</div> <div> <div><a href="/flexible-packaging" hreflang="en">Flexible packaging</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-5" id="vote--5" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-5" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <select class="vote form-select" data-drupal-selector="edit-vote" aria-describedby="edit-vote--10--description" id="edit-vote--10" name="vote"><option value="-">Select rating</option><option value="20">Give it 1/5</option><option value="40">Give it 2/5</option><option value="60">Give it 3/5</option><option value="80">Give it 4/5</option><option value="100">Give it 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style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'DMO has built a strong reputation in France for practical benchmarking and market insight,' said Anthony Sci, president and CEO of Keypoint Intelligence. 'This acquisition strengthens our presence in Europe and helps us deliver more to the dealer community there, including greater access to data, deeper local perspective and expanded support for the channel.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Paul-Jacques Moreau, owner of DataMaster (DMO), stated: 'Joining Keypoint Intelligence is an important step for DMO. Becoming part of a more global organization will help us expand our reach and continue building the service for our subscribers and partners.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Cyrus Nikou, founder and managing partner at Atar Capital, noted: 'With Atar Capital's continued investment in Keypoint Intelligence, this acquisition brings together DMO's trusted European benchmarking presence and Keypoint's global scale to deliver broader access to research, testing and market insight for dealers across Europe. It's a strong platform move that supports growth through expanded coverage, enhanced service capabilities and long-term value creation.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">DMO will continue to serve its customers without interruption, and both organizations will work together to broaden coverage and increase access to insights for manufacturers, dealers and partners throughout Europe. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/keypoint-intelligence-acquires-datamaster-online" st_title="Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>2 weeks 5 days ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Keypoint Intelligence acquires DataMaster Online</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The deal expands European presence and strengthens dealer-focused intelligence capabilities.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The deal expands European presence and strengthens dealer-focused intelligence capabilities.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/europe" hreflang="und">Europe</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-6" id="vote--6" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-6" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <select class="vote form-select" data-drupal-selector="edit-vote" aria-describedby="edit-vote--12--description" id="edit-vote--12" 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finalized by the end of January pending regulatory approval.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'The reason for Ettiketto's interest in Interket is that we consider the group to be well managed and a strong strategic fit for Ettiketto. This includes complementary technology, product portfolios and expertise as well as the addition of strategically important geographical locations,' states Rikard Ahlin, CEO of the Ettiketto Group.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Carl E Parkander, CEO of Interket Group, added: 'The Interket board and its main shareholders have for some time evaluated various options to further develop the Group. We clearly see the synergies of being part of a larger group where we add an extended geographical reach. The owners of Interket are convinced that the Ettiketto Group is the right owner going forward and well positioned to further develop the business in a highly competitive market.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Both parties believe the combined groups will be stronger together in the competitive self-adhesive label market.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/ettiketto-acquires-interket-group" st_title="Ettiketto acquires Interket Group" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>3 weeks 2 days ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Ettiketto acquires Interket Group</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Deal expected to be finalized by the end of January, pending regulatory approval.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Deal expected to be finalized by the end of January, pending regulatory approval.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/europe" hreflang="und">Europe</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Rate</div> <div><form class="fivestar-form-7" id="vote--7" data-drupal-selector="fivestar-form-7" action="/taxonomy/term/287/feed" method="post" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="clearfix fivestar-average-text fivestar-average-stars fivestar-form-item fivestar-basic"><div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-fivestar form-item-vote js-form-item-vote form-no-label"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-select 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style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kent Road Capital has established Bloor Street Flexibles, a new platform company dedicated to flexible packaging converting, and completed its first acquisition of a manufacturer serving food and beverage, agriculture and industrial markets across the US and Canada.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Quebec-based platform was formed in partnership with Dave Timm, an industry veteran with over three decades of leadership experience in flexible packaging. Timm will serve as a key strategic partner in driving the platform's growth, bringing operational expertise from his tenure at Charter Next Generation and Pregis.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Bloor Street Flexibles will focus on acquiring and integrating flexible packaging manufacturers producing specialty films and sustainable packaging.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">'We are thrilled to launch Bloor Street Flexibles and to partner with Dave Timm, whose expertise and reputation in the industry is first class,' commented David Mansell, managing partner at Kent Road Capital. 'The flexible packaging industry is at an inflection point, with customers increasingly demanding sustainable, high-performance options. By combining Dave's operational vision with Kent Road's patient capital and strategic resources, we are building a premier platform capable of delivering exceptional value to customers.'</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Timm added: 'I am excited to partner with the Kent Road team to build Bloor Street Flexibles into a market leader. We see a tremendous opportunity to partner with businesses that are at the forefront of sustainability and operational excellence. Our first acquisition is a perfect example of the high-quality, innovation-led companies we aim to support.'</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/kent-road-launches-packaging-platform" st_title="Kent Road launches packaging platform" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/kent-road-launches-packaging-platform" st_title="Kent Road launches packaging platform" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/kent-road-launches-packaging-platform" st_title="Kent Road launches packaging platform" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/flexible-packaging/kent-road-launches-packaging-platform" st_title="Kent Road launches packaging platform" 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hreflang="und">M&amp;A</a></span> <time class="post-date" > <time datetime="2026-01-02T08:00:00Z">02 January 2026</time> </time> <h1> Amtech and Label Traxx grow with PE investment </h1> <div class="primary-msg" > <p>Amtech acquired Label Traxx last year. Now, with new private equity backing, the company plans to expand its team and increase its global presence.</p> </div> </header> <div > <figure class="post__lead-image" > <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/labels/lnl/files/2025-12/schneider.jpg" width="1280" height="720" alt="Chuck Schneider" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </figure> <div class="post__content grid twelve"> <div class="flow"> <div class="dropcap" > <p>Amtech acquired Label Traxx last year. Now, with new private equity backing, the company plans to expand its team and increase its global presence.</p> </div> <p>Amtech Software is acting on its vision to become the leader in technology and software for the packaging industry.</p> <p>Founded 44 years ago, Amtech historically provided software for corrugated and folding carton companies. The business expanded into the labels and flexible packaging space last year by acquiring Label Traxx. Amtech now offers<br /> ERP, MES and CRM products for corrugated packaging, folding carton, label and flexible packaging companies.</p> <p>Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Amtech earlier this year, further advancing the software company’s<br /> growth. With this new backing, Amtech plans to increase its staff by 40 percent and expand globally over the next year, including with a new center in India.</p> <h3>Label Traxx position</h3> <p>Label Traxx was founded in 1993 as a business management system for label converters. The company has since grown, expanding into flexible packaging and offering a wider breadth of software capabilities.</p> <p>Label Traxx has more than 500 clients in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Australia. Its offerings now include Siteline, a customer portal and light CRM; Batched, an automated planning and scheduling application; and Cloud API, which allows customers to interact with Label Traxx data and integrate with external tools.</p> <figure role="group"><img alt="Rob Mayerson" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="311dfa40-6175-4e5f-8956-3c05631d1b14" height="886" loading="lazy" src="/sites/labels/lnl/files/inline-images/Rob%20Mayerson%2010.6.25_0.jpeg" width="886" /><figcaption>Rob Mayerson, vice president, Amtech Software</figcaption></figure><p>‘It’s really an ERP that has grown and modernized over the years with the advent of digital printing, pre-press automation and industry consolidation,’ says Rob<br /> Mayerson, Amtech vice president and former Label Traxx president.</p> <p>As the original founder approached retirement, he and the other investors in the company sought to find a buyer<br /> for Label Traxx that would allow the company’s products to continue and grow and would provide a secure future for both employees and customers.</p> <p>Amtech seemed like a good fit as the company was remarkably similar to Label Traxx. ‘Amtech Software was, in a lot of ways, like a bigger brother, a more mature version of Label Traxx,’ Mayerson says. ‘It’s very similar in that they’re serving in a niche manufacturing industry.’</p> <p>Mayerson continues: ‘It just felt right. It was a pretty easy choice.’</p> <h3>Amtech enters labels and flex pack</h3> <p>While Amtech provided Label Traxx with a buyer that would support its mission, Label Traxx offered Amtech a chance to broaden its offerings.</p> <p>‘We saw a lot of opportunity in labels,’ Amtech CEO Chuck Schneider says. ‘There are a lot of label manufacturers in the world. Also, labels in general are ahead of the corrugated market in their adoption of digital printing. We’re starting to see more and more digital print in our corrugated customers, so we felt there were some things we could learn from Label Traxx.</p> <p>‘Flexible packaging is also growing,’ he adds. ‘If you looked in your pantry five years ago, your protein powder came in a big, plastic tub. Everything was that way. Now you look, and you see pouches of all kinds. You see the packet of protein powder, nuts, everything. So flexible packaging is another specific but growing market that we want to be able to support.’</p> <p>For Amtech, Label Traxx stood out for several reasons. Schneider says: ‘Label Traxx had a dominant position in North America. It had a great product that was easy to use. It did an excellent job supporting smaller customers. One of the philosophies around Label Traxx is to make it easy to use and easy to train people. But Label Traxx also made a conscious strategic effort to expand upmarket. It added enterprise capabilities so it could pursue the largest label manufacturers on the planet. We want to be the global<br /> leader in technology and software for the packaging industry; therefore, it is a great fit for our mission. And also, as we examined Label Traxx further, we found that the culture of the people there aligned closely with Amtech.’</p> <p>Label Traxx was about a quarter of the size of Amtech, which greatly expanded the company. Label Traxx also brought a more robust global client base, including around<br /> 80 clients across Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Asia Pacific.</p> <h3>Label Traxx developments</h3> <p>Many of the significant changes that Label Traxx has experienced since the Amtech acquisition have been behind the scenes, including adopting Amtech’s best practices, such as in software development, product management and customer service.</p> <blockquote> <p>“Amtech Software was, in a lot of ways, like a bigger brother, a more mature version of Label Traxx. It’s very similar in that they’re serving in a niche manufacturing industry”</p> </blockquote> <p>Label Traxx is currently developing new capabilities, including enhanced track and trace features, as well as expanded enterprise technology to better manage multi plant organizations. This capability has become especially important with the label industry’s significant M&amp;A activity.<br /> This enterprise technology simplifies workflow software for multi-plant converters, offers an opportunity to centralize key functions and allows organizations to share resources and better manage capacity, in addition to achieving associated IT savings.</p> <p>One of Label Traxx’s new functionalities is a data visualization tool called Visual Analytics, launched at Labelexpo Europe 2025, which allows customers to create interactive dashboards and reports using Label Traxx data. Label Traxx has also recently improved its shop floor data<br /> collection system.</p> <p>Looking toward the future, Amtech’s top priority with Label Traxx is to develop cloud-native technology. This will decrease cybersecurity costs for clients, increase software accessibility and ensure that clients maintain the current version.</p> <p>Being on the cloud will also simplify the integration of AI functions into Label Traxx. For instance, a client with its ERP on the cloud could integrate its own version of ChatGPT and ask it questions. </p> <h3>Vista Equity acquisition</h3> <p>For the past four years before the Vista Equity acquisition, Amtech had been owned by Peak Rock Capital, an Austin, Texas-based PE firm.</p> <p>Schneider joined Amtech in 2022, intending to grow and then sell the company. He wanted Amtech’s next owner to support the company’s mission, have experience with software companies and help Amtech expand globally.</p> <p>‘When I looked at those three priorities and started lining them up, Vista was perfect,’ Schneider says. ‘Vista only works with software companies. They’ve done, I think, over 100 software investments. They’re really good at it. They have best practices for everything you’d want to do, so in terms of us scaling and avoiding mistakes, they’ll help us there. They believed in our vision. They looked at it, and they said: “There’s a great market for packaging out there. We want you to be the best at packaging, and so we’re going to invest in that”. They’re great at going into new markets. They’re great at M&amp;A.’</p> <p>With Vista’s backing, Amtech has already been able to hire new staff, with plans to grow the team by 40 percent in the future. In addition, Vista’s portfolio of software companies has experience moving technology to the cloud and working with AI — experience that Amtech can leverage.</p> <p>Mayerson says of Vista: ‘They’ve made it clear, and they’re already showing with actions, the investments being made in the product and how we go to market. The strategy that they’ve put forth is to invest in our products, which will fuel growth, and hold the investment for a significant period.’</p> <h3>Global expansion</h3> <p>Amtech plans to use its Vista Equity support to grow globally. Having a greater presence in time zones outside of the US will allow Amtech to support customers around the world more easily.</p> <p>For example, the company’s plans for its expanded team will include a larger global sales staff, particularly in geographic areas where Amtech plans to grow, such as Europe and Latin America.</p> <p>Additionally, Amtech is opening a new Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India, and hiring new staff there. This new center will initially serve as an R&amp;D facility and eventually expand into other functions. Amtech is opening this facility in 2025.</p> <p>‘This is another thing that’s part of the Vista best practices,’ Schneider says. ‘They look at your global expansion and how you support customers and where you can have access to really good talent. They’ve got a person on staff that just helps figure out, “Hey, what technologies do you use? What customers do you serve? What industries are you in?” And they’ll look across the globe and say, “Here’s where you should be.”’</p> <p>Vista identified Bengaluru as the location for this facility for several reasons. The city has a significant number of software and ERP companies, providing a source of skilled professionals with ERP experience. As a major city, Bengaluru is also accessible for travel. Amtech has also<br /> already hired someone based in the city to serve as the site leader and chief human resources officer.</p> <blockquote> <p>“We saw a lot of opportunity in labels. There are a lot of label manufacturers in the world”</p> </blockquote> <p>Amtech had been growing globally before the Vista acquisition, but with Vista’s support, the company can expand much more rapidly. Vista is also looking for companies that would be a good fit for Amtech to acquire, such as companies that bring new product capabilities or help Amtech enter a new market.</p> <h3>Growing leadership team</h3> <p>In October, Amtech announced several new appointments to its leadership team as the company works to grow.</p> <p>This includes Vinod Kumar, who joins as chief people and culture officer, a position in which he will lead global talent strategy. He will also oversee Amtech’s operations in India.</p> <p>Kostas Vassilakis is Amtech’s new senior vice president of technology. His work will focus on advancing technological innovation, cloud migration, security and AI capabilities.</p> <p>Amtech appointed Cory King as senior vice president of customer operations. King will oversee Amtech’s customer operations framework and grow a dedicated customer success group.</p> <p>The company also welcomed Joe Buckley as director of strategic programs. He will lead strategic initiatives to help Amtech scale effectively and deliver outcomes.</p> <h3>Implementing AI</h3> <p>Vista Equity Partners owns a significant number of software companies, giving Amtech and Label Traxx a deep well of knowledge to draw from when it comes to technological advancements, such as AI.</p> <p>Schneider notes several ways that AI could benefit Amtech and Label Traxx. One is by making documentation more accessible, so that clients can more easily find answers to questions about how to use the technology.</p> <p>Another is in data analysis: collecting the data that’s available in the workflow technology and having AI glean information and patterns from it. AI could also help with schedule optimization.</p> <p>Amtech is also using AI in its own operations to increase efficiency within the company. It has already begun piloting AI capabilities to assist in code writing, with the goal of increasing software developer productivity. For its sales team, Amtech is using AI to help identify potential customers.</p> <p>Overall, Schneider is looking forward to the developments that will take place at Amtech under Vista.</p> <p>‘I couldn’t be more excited about Amtech’s future right now with Vista,’ Schneider says. ‘Part of it is, when I look across a lot of our competitors and suppliers in the industry, I don’t see anybody stepping up to make the level of investment Vista is making, and us bringing new and better products to market. I’d say the world’s our oyster. There’s so much opportunity out there. 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The consolidation unites sales, service, spare parts, and customer care into a single regional setup designed to deliver a more easy experience for converters and brand owners alike.</p> <p>The move marks a necessary step in Nilpeter's global strategy, strengthening the company's ability to support customers across the region with faster service, closer collaboration, and a clearer market presence.</p> <p>Latin America is a strategically important market for Nilpeter, with more than 1,000 Nilpeter presses across the region. Over the years, Nilpeter has built strong local resources, including a strategic spare parts setup and an experienced customer support organisation. Bringing these capabilities under one umbrella is intended to improve responsiveness and create even closer partnerships with key customers.</p> <p>'Nilpeter Latam is a natural next step for us,' said Rubens Wilmers, managing director, Nilpeter Latam. 'We have a strong foundation in the region, with local expertise, an established support structure, and a large installed base. By consolidating everything into one organisation, we are making it simpler for customers to engage with us and easier for us to deliver the service, know-how, and speed they expect.'</p> <p>Nilpeter Latam will be led by Rubens Wilmers, who assumes overall responsibility for the region's commercial and operational activities. The Latin American sales and customer care teams will continue to work closely with customers, supported by Nilpeter's global organisation and technology platform.</p> <p>'Our ambition is to be the preferred printing partner in every region where we operate,' says Peter Eriksen, CEO, Nilpeter. Latin America has been a loyal and important part of our business for decades. With Nilpeter Latam, we are sharpening our regional focus and aligning our resources to support customers even better, locally, quickly, and consistently, while staying fully connected to Nilpeter's global strategy and innovation roadmap.'</p> <p>Nilpeter Latam will continue to build on the company's presence in the region, maintaining a strong local footprint while ensuring customers benefit from Nilpeter's global engineering heritage, ongoing innovation, and broad portfolio of flexo, offset, and digital solutions.</p> </div> <div class="sharethis-wrapper"> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_facebook_button" displayText="facebook"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_twitter_button" displayText="twitter"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_linkedin_button" displayText="linkedin"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_email_button" displayText="email"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_sharethis_button" displayText="sharethis"></span> <span st_url="http://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/nilpeter-consolidates-latin-american-operations-under-nilpeter-latam" st_title="Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam" class="st_pinterest_button" displayText="pinterest"></span> </div> <div> <div>Posted date</div> <div>1 month 2 weeks ago</div> </div> <div> <div>Short title</div> <div>Nilpeter consolidates Latin American operations under Nilpeter Latam</div> </div> <div> <div>Short summary</div> <div><p>Nilpeter has brought its Latin American entities together into a single organisation.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div>First paragraph</div> <div><p>Nilpeter has brought its Latin American entities together into a single organisation.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions</div> <div> <div><a href="/south-central-america" hreflang="und">South &amp; 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