Stahl completes acquisition of WEILBURGER Graphics

Waalwijk, the Netherlands, 30 September 2024 – Stahl, the world leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible materials, has completed the acquisition of WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, a leading German-based manufacturer of water-based and energy cured coatings for the graphic arts and packaging industry. The transaction significantly strengthens Stahl’s new packaging coatings division and supports its strategy to broaden its franchise for coatings for flexible materials.

The acquisition of WEILBURGER Graphics, a division of Grebe Holding GmbH strengthens Stahl’s strategic position in Europe, positioning the company as the second-largest player in the region. WEILBURGER Graphics had 2023 sales of 70 million euros and over 140 employees – primarily based in Germany.

Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl: “I am very excited to now officially welcome our new colleagues to the Stahl Group. We have been highly impressed by WEILBURGER Graphics’ quality, advanced technology, and the deep customer knowledge of their people.  We can’t wait to work together as of today. We are committed to ensuring a continued service to all customers during and after the integration.”

Günter Korbacher, managing director of WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, comments on the acquisition: “The affiliation with Stahl is a perfect strategic fit for WEILBURGER Graphics. With our long and successful growth story of more than 140 years and a high level of brand awareness as an innovative and trustworthy supplier of packaging and graphics coatings, this decision offers excellent synergy effects and growth opportunities for our site in Gerardshofen. We are confident that we have made the right decision for our continued success. Becoming part of Stahl will accelerate our growth and offer our customers even greater added value.”

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