M&A

For years, mergers and acquisitions in the industry were driven by label-printing deals. But recent months show growing headwinds.

Henkel to acquire Stahl Group for €2.1 billion, expanding its adhesive technologies business into high-performance specialty coatings.

A breakdown valuations, EBITDA add-backs, working capital pegs, asset-based tuck-ins, and what sellers really take home at closing.

SupplyOne acquired Wertheimer Box, expanding its custom corrugated packaging capabilities and regional footprint.

Butterfly Equity acquired ePac Holdings, strengthening technology-driven growth in digitally printed flexible packaging for CPG brands.

ROYERCOMM PRISM acquired Brilliant Graphics, adding high-end print capacity and expanded packaging and promotional capabilities.

Transformation in the industry has become a continuous process. Companies are not only entering new markets, but learning when to exit.

The past few years have seen strong growth by acquisition. The fundamentals of that trend are still in place going into 2026.

JohnsByrne acquired Municipal Packaging, expanding health and beauty capabilities and strengthening its West Coast presence.

Soteria Flexibles to acquire Imaflex in an all-cash deal, expanding scale and capabilities across North American flexible packaging.

The Label Makers acquired First Choice Labels, strengthening capacity, expertise, and service for self-adhesive label customers.

The acquisition expands Nelipak’s thermoformed healthcare packaging capabilities, cleanroom capacity, and global reach.