Stahl, a leader in specialty 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, enables Stahl to accelerate the global expansion of its growing packaging coatings offering and strengthens its 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.
Innovative portfolio in growth markets
WEILBURGER Graphics is expected to enhance the position of the Stahl Packaging Coatings division with its innovative portfolio in growth markets like food and beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, unique expertise, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a distinct focus on sustainability.
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. Their cultural values align well with Stahl’s, and we aim to prioritise people and ensure a smooth integration process, fostering a strong cultural fit. We are committed to ensuring a seamless customer engagement process during and after the integration and can’t wait to be working together as of today!”
“A perfect strategic fit”
Günter Korbacher, managing director of WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, comments on the acquisition: “The future affiliation to Stahl is a perfect strategic fit for WEILBURGER Graphics. With our long and very successful growth story of more than 140 years and a high level of brand awareness as a global, innovative and trustworthy supplier of coatings for the graphics industry, this decision offers excellent synergy effects and growth opportunities for our site in Gerhadshofen. We are excited and confident that we have made the right and sustainable decision for our continued success. Becoming part of a large company will accelerate our growth targets and offer our customers even greater added value.”
Caption: Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl