The acquisition takes place just a year after private equity fund EQT VI, acquired Faerch Plast. 

“Faerch Plast has the potential to develop further in Europe and even globally. The new ownership has provided us with a platform to take a more aggressive approach to acquisitions. We are therefore delighted that the acquisition is now a reality. With Anson Packaging, we will strengthen the Group’s position as a leader in the production of high performance packaging solutions for ready meals, fresh meat, and cold foods and snacks,” says Faerch Plast President & CEO, Lars Gade Hansen. 

Anson Packaging’s headquarters is in Ely Cambridgeshire, and with more than 40 years of experience and turnover of more than DKK 500 million, the company has a very strong position in packaging for the food to go, dairy desserts, bakery and convenience sectors. In combination with Faerch Plast’s leading position in CPET packaging for the ready meals sector and a strong hold in the UK market in general, the acquisition of Anson Packaging provides the Holstebro-based company with the opportunity to service customers with an even larger and broader product portfolio. 

Anson Packaging is a good match for Faerch Plast. Like Faerch Plast, the company has a culture which puts the customer first in everything they do. The acquisition will benefit customers on several fronts. In addition to a broader product range, Faerch Plast will benefit from Anson Packaging’s extensive expertise in design and innovation. 

At the same time, Faerch Plast will invest significantly in the production facilities at Anson Packaging over the coming years. A three-year investment programme is being introduced, which aims to further develop the existing competencies at Anson Packaging. 

Andrew Osborne-Smith, MD of Anson Packaging, commented: “Faerch Plast has an enviable reputation for customer focus and manufacturing excellence.  This combined with our strength in product design and market position, will enable us to accelerate our growth and deliver more value to our customers and opportunities to our employees. The two businesses are very complementary.”