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The latest deal means Antalis will expand its portfolio and presence in the French market
Antalis has purchased Poitoo Adhésifs, a French supplier of consumables and equipment for wide-format media, with the goal of broadening its product portfolio and strengthening its market presence in France.
Poitoo Adhésifs, which has operated for almost 30 years, had a turnover of €16.5m (£13.7m) in 2022 and currently boasts over 3,000 active customers. It supplies a wide range of materials, substrates, consumables, and tools from companies including 3M, Avery Dennison, MacTac, Aslan, and Yellotools.
Antalis, which is headquartered in Paris, operates in 32 countries, serving over 100,000 customers with a team of 4,200 employees.
Antalis is a member of KPP Group Holdings, a papers and packaging distribution company headquartered in Japan. The group, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has reportedly generated a turnover of ¥644B (£3.2B) in the 2024 financial year.
Speaking of the acquisition, chief executive officer of Antalis Hervé Poncin says: "The acquisition of the Poitoo Adhésifs business, long-established in the French visual communication market, is a strategic move for Antalis.
“Our product ranges and markets are highly complementary. This transaction enables us to continue our growth strategy in visual communication, particularly in key segments such as car wrapping and interior decoration, while strengthening our range of machines and our technical expertise.
“We will be able to better serve our customers with flagship brands such as Coala, Avery, MacTac, Orafol, 3M, Arlon, and Aslan."
The purchase of Poitoo Adhésifs is one of a string of purchases, acquisitions and agreements by Antalis in recent months.
Earlier in October, Antalis signed a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Xerox’s EMEA paper business, making Antalis the sole distributor of Xerox-branded paper in more than 40 countries.
The deal includes exclusive marketing and distribution rights of Xerox-branded paper and digital printing media in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, India, and Africa.
Over the past year Antalis has continued to expand its portfolio, with several acquisitions of European brands including the acquisition of 100 metros in Portugal and the reintroduction of Keaykolour paper, which was previously owned by Arjowiggins.
