AMB acquires UK food packaging business

Italian rigid and flexible packager AMB has acquired TDX (Europe), a provider of PET, RPET and laminated rigid films.

The firm has said the acquisition will create a pan-European leader in the rigid and flexible plastic film and packaging solutions market enabling local manufacturing to serve local markets.

AMB is now positioning itself as a one-stop-shop offering a range of products and services, from tooling and concept design, product specification, print design and application.

Giles Peacock, COO of AMB, said, “This is a highly complementary acquisition that will help AMB widen our European footprint to be more local to our clients in Northern Europe. We have always had a clear vision, and part of the vision is to create a group that can offer a complete end to end process for food packaging customers. A very exciting time for the market”.

The acquisition of TDX (Europe) includes its product design, prototype and tooling business.

Bruno Marin, CEO of AMB, said, “We see this as our first major step in our new growth plans. 50 years of AMB has brought us to this point through innovation, talented people and unwavering focus on our defined vision. This is a moment to be both proud and excited as we move into the future”.

The combined company will have an extended reach and portfolio breadth, as well as a broader customer base. Together, AMB and TDX will have 4 sites across Europe plus a network of international distribution warehouses with 430 employees.

Picutred: L-R, Mark Prinn, MD of TDX, Bruno Marin, CEO of AMB & Giles Peacock, COO of AMB