Carton Pack acquires Clifton Packaging to strengthen European position in flexible packaging solutions
rton Pack S . p . A ., a leading Italian company specializing in packaging production for the food industry , has acquired Clifton Packaging Group Limited (‘ Clifton ’), a UK-based manufacturer of innovative flexible food packaging solutions . Carton Pack is a portfolio company of A & M Capital Europe (‘ AMCE ’), a Londonbased private equity firm with € 650 million of commitments under management .
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Leicester , UK , Clifton serves a broad range of blue-chip brands , with a particular focus on the wet protein and snacks categories . Clifton has an established reputation for technical innovation in flexible films and pouches , positioning it as a key player in sustainable packaging solutions . Clifton will continue to operate under the leadership of its management team , led by CEO Shane D ’ Souza . acquisition represents a vital step in our global strategy to deliver both plastic and paper sustainable packaging solutions on a larger scale to the food industry . This partnership not only expands our product range but also strengthens our capacity to serve clients across Europe and beyond , further reinforcing our commitment to quality , service and innovation .”
Shane D ’ Souza , Chief Executive Officer of Clifton Packaging , added : “ Together , we are poised to redefine the future of packaging by leveraging our combined strengths to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and make a positive impact on the environment . We will continue to operate under our established brand while benefiting from Carton Pack ’ s extensive resources and industry expertise , including access to warehousing and distribution in Europe . It ’ s an exciting time for the Group and we look forward to what the future holds for us .”
Carton Pack was advised by Chiomenti , Weil Gotshal & Manges , Charles Russell Speechlys and Pedersoli Gattai as legal advisers , PWC and EY as accounting and tax advisers , Food Strategy Associates as commercial adviser , Howden as insurance adviser and Ramboll as environmental adviser .
The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Carton Pack ’ s strategy to become a leading European food packaging specialist , strengthening its footprint in flexible packaging , expanding into the attractive snacks and protein end-markets and establishing a robust presence in the UK market . The transaction is Carton Pack ’ s sixth acquisition since 2020 and the third since AMCE acquired a majority stake in the Group alongside the founding Leone family in April 2022 .
“ We are delighted to welcome Clifton Packaging into the Carton Pack Group ,” said Gianni Leone CEO of Carton Pack Group . “ The
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