Duplo acquires Bar Graphic Machinery

Duplo has acquired Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), one of the leading UK-based manufacturers of high-performance finishing equipment for the labels and packaging industry.

This strategic move marks Duplo’s entry into the fast-growing labels sector, further expanding its global capabilities across adjacent print markets. Duplo remains fully committed to its core focus: delivering world-class digital print finishing for the office and graphic arts sectors.

BGM will continue to serve the labels market under its established brand, leadership and operational structure, now with the added strength and backing of the Duplo Group.

Hideo Tanaka, president of Duplo Corporation, commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome BGM into the Duplo family. Its reputation for engineering excellence and deep customer commitment aligns perfectly with our values. Our role will be to support BGM’s next phase of growth, offering investment, strategic guidance and access to our global expertise in sales, marketing, R&D and manufacturing.

‘Both Duplo and BGM share a belief in the power of people and the beauty of print. With these shared foundations, we look forward to what we can achieve together.’

The BGM brand will remain unchanged and will operate as an autonomous division within the Duplo Group. A new managing director for BGM will be appointed in due course.

In the near term, Duplo’s focus will be on working closely with the BGM team to listen, learn and understand the business from within, setting the stage for a collaborative long-term strategy.

Annemarie Rhodes, BGM managing director, said: ‘Since we formed BGM more than 30 years ago, we have worked hard to develop innovative products and provide excellent customer service, while retaining our family business ethos. As we now look at our future development, we are confident that Duplo will continue with these aims, we are really excited for the opportunities that lay ahead.’

This acquisition reflects Duplo’s broader ambition to invest in complementary sectors and partner with businesses that share its commitment to quality, innovation and long-term customer value.