CCL Industries acquires Sleever International

CCL Label has closed the acquisition of Sleever International, its subsidiaries and related companies. Following the deal, Sleever’s label and film businesses will be rebranded as CCL Label and Innovia Films, respectively.

Sleever is a privately owned global manufacturer of shrink sleeve labels, extruded films and application equipment serving consumer packaged goods and healthcare customers.

Sleever’s application equipment business will continue to operate under the Sleever name, preserving its strong reputation in machinery and engineering.

The acquisition expands CCL’s global footprint and technical capabilities in the growing sleeve and film segments. Customers will benefit from broader global supply coverage, with Sleever’s 11 manufacturing sites joining CCL’s worldwide network to improve supply chain resilience, shorten lead times and enhance business continuity.

Customers will have access to a more comprehensive portfolio of sustainable materials, including recycled-friendly and low-impact sleeves, advanced films and energy-efficient application systems that support customers’ environmental commitments.

The acquisition will see stronger innovation capabilities, combining CCL’s and Sleever’s R&D strengths to accelerate the development of next-generation sleeve formats, improved recyclability technologies and high-performance films.

Integrated decoration and application expertise will enable customers to achieve premium shelf impact, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency through advanced application equipment and high-end decoration services.

Greater technical support and engineering depth, with expanded global teams, will provide customers with end-to-end expertise from material science to application equipment.

Günther Birkner, president of CCL Label’s Food and Beverage sector and Innovia Films, who will assume overall responsibility for the acquisition, commented: 'Bringing Sleever into the CCL family significantly strengthens our ability to serve customers in the sleeve and film markets. By combining Sleever’s deep expertise in shrink sleeve technology and application equipment with CCL’s global scale and portfolio, we are creating a more resilient, innovative and customer-focused platform. This acquisition allows us to offer
broader sustainable solutions, enhanced technical support and greater supply security—benefits that will help our customers compete and grow in their markets.'