EPIC Media Group officially opens new Warwick unit
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Premier Paper Group has acquired sign and display merchant, PPB, as part of plans to expand into complementary markets
Premier Paper Group has acquired Leeds-based materials merchant for sign and display, Proctor Paper and Board (PPB).
PPB is Premier’s fifth acquisition in the last four years, and is part of plans to expand further into added value and complementary markets.
PPB, which was founded as a paper and board merchant by John Proctor in 1979, has an estimated 40 employees and an annual turnover of around £20m.
The company has invested heavily in recent years to provide a range of plastic, paper, board, and ACM display materials and finishing services for the screen print, wide-format litho print, and digital display markets, as well as supplying sign-makers and fabricators.
With offices located in Leeds and Dartford, the company is backed up by stock held in over 85,000sq ft of modern high-bay warehousing.
Michael Beever, chief executive officer for Premier Paper Group says: “We are delighted to welcome the PPB team into the group.
“PPB’s products and its geographical locations are very complementary to Premier’s existing operations, and it is a business that we have long admired. PPB’s expertise in the display sector and its strong brand in the market is second to none, and there are many values that are common to both organisations which make this acquisition a great cultural fit.”
Richard Proctor, managing director of PPB, and his brother Mark, say: “Our father, John Proctor, started PPB nearly 50 years ago.
“The company’s success has been built on great service provided by loyal, experienced, knowledgeable staff. We are delighted that both our sons, Harry and Freddie, will continue with PPB. The change in ownership will enable PPB to grow and prosper under a larger and well-respected organisation.”
Premier Paper Group had a turnover of £285m in its last published consolidated annual accounts to December 2024 and is a leading supplier of paper, packaging, and sign and display materials to the UK market.
Premier is also part of OVOL Japan Pulp & Paper, a global company that operates in 22 countries with a turnover of £2.6bn.
