Long Established Manufacturer of Paper Packaging

Offer Deadline:

Thursday 9 January 2025, 10am GMT



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Project Kraft

Acquisition Opportunity

Hilco is delighted to offer for sale the business and assets of a manufacturer/printer of paper bags and carriers and sheeted papers.

  • The Company, based in the southeast of England and established for over 75 years, is known for quality and service.
  • Large scale production – 25m+ bags manufactured each week.
  • Markets include catering suppliers, food service distributors, takeaway food retailers and high street retailers.
  • Products include various trademark protected exclusive lines.
  • Manufacturing capability with extensive range of plant and equipment and skilled staff.
  • Strong order book of c £1.4m.
  • BRCGS, ISO 9001 and FSC accreditations.
  • Operating from fully fitted leasehold facilities – freehold potentially available.
  • Highly experienced and skilled team of 65.
  • Turnover: 12 months to end Sep 24 c. £9.5m, 12 months to end Sep 23 c £11.2m.

Business Assets

Plant & Equipment – A range of machinery including various presses, bag machines, guillotines, etc along with office furniture & equipment and associated assets.

Work in Progress & Order Book – Ongoing work, the order book, and work prospects.

Stock – A significant stockholding of finished bags and raw materials, with a cost price of c. £634,000.

Leasehold Property – Factory, warehouse and office (freehold potentially available).

Intellectual Property Assets – The established brand name, trademarks (for exclusive lines), web domain, copyright in the content of website, e-commerce site ready to launch, customer database (c 960 contacts), social media accounts.

Organisational Knowledge – An established and skilled team with proprietary know-how.

Goodwill – The valuable goodwill attaching to the business.

Sale Process and Further Information

The deadline for offers is Thursday 9 January 2025 at 10am GMT.

On receipt of a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) access will be provided to a virtual data room housing additional information. To access the NDA please click the link, sign and return via email to apercival@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk

Terms and Conditions

No warranties, express or implied, are provided in relation to any information or statements made in connection to this opportunity. The information contained herein, and within the project dataroom, has not been verified by Hilco and prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all such information and any statements made. Hilco’s full Terms and Conditions apply.  Hilco acts as agent for the Vendor who offers for sale only such right, title and interest the Company possesses in the assets.

Contacts

Myles Hall

Analyst

Leeds Office

+44 (0) 7513 830357

mhall@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk

Sophie Felstead

Analyst

London Office

+44 7394 802845

sfelstead@hilcoglobaladvisors.co.uk