Medication
Packaging Holdco Limited, owners of Medica Packaging Limited, a folding cartons
and leaflet manufacturer, based in Crewe, Cheshire, is pleased to announce the
acquisition of F.G. Curtis plc, a folding carton manufacturer based in Redhill,
Surrey. The Curtis business has been operating for over 80 years, and
specialises in the manufacture of folding cartons for the cosmetics and beauty
markets. This successful business is a market leader in supplying sustainable
packaging, supported by a strong ethos of environmental excellence achieved
through conventional manufacturing methods and using the latest sustainable
materials and technology.
F.G.
Curtis will continue to be led by the current management team, headed up by
James Williams, Managing Director, Ben Curtis, Commercial Director and Steve
Mallet, Sales Director.
Gerard
Harford and Mark Stokes, Directors of Medication Packaging Holdco Limited and
Medica Packaging Limited, will also join the Curtis Board of Directors.
“This
acquisition is complimentary to the Medica business, the larger Group will give
both businesses a stronger market presence and there are opportunities to learn
from each other’s strengths. The Curtis team have many years of knowledge and
experience in the folding cartons sector and have built a very successful
business”, said Harford.
Williams commented, “For the Curtis
Family and senior management team it was important to find the best possible
partner to help our continued growth, providing security and stability for the
Curtis Team. We could not be more pleased than to be acquired by Medica
Packaging, two long established British carton companies coming together to
forge a bright future. We very much look forward to working with Gerard and his
team”
F.G.
Curtis and Medica Packaging will continue to trade under their existing names,
reflecting the strong identity and reputation both businesses have already
established.
The
deal has been facilitated by financial support from Harwood Capital.
Additional
funding was provided by Shawbrook Bank.
Gerard
Harford.
Managing
Director.
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