Paardekoope Group announces that it has reached agreement with Clondalkin Group about the purchase of all the shares of Van der Windt Group. The takeover will now formally be submitted for the approval of the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMA).
With 380 FTE’s the Paardekooper and Van der Windt combination realises annual sales of approximately €250 million in various markets, including retail, foodservice, industry, horticulture and agriculture.
Jan Paardekooper, CEO of Paardekooper Group: “The takeover of Van der Windt is a fantastic milestone for our company. It means that we can further improve our specialist and innovative lines of products for our clients. We will also be able to accelerate the achievement of our international ambitions. I therefore give all the employees of Van der Windt companies a warm welcome within our Group.”
Peter van Leeuwen, Managing Director of Van der Windt: “We are extremely happy with this transaction and we have absolute confidence in a successful and pleasant cooperation within this reputable family business. Our clients can be assured that the continuation of our supplies and services will remain unchanged, whereby we will continue to fully adhere to our business mission ‘packaging solutions and services’”.
The following companies are part of Van der Windt Group: Van der Windt Verpakking BV (Honselersdijk), Olsthoorn Verpakkingen (Maasdijk, Naaldwijk, Aalsmeer), Van der Windt Packaging (Belgium), Van der Windt Packaging Ltd (UK) and Van der Windt Packaging Ltd (Ireland). Paardekooper Group consists of: Paardekooper Verpakkingen B.V. (Oud-Beijerland), Depa Disposables B.V. (Beuningen), Halma Packaging B.V. (Beuningen), Halma Packaging Ltd (UK), Halma Packaging Ltd (Hong Kong), Mecari Plastics (Oud-Beijerland) and Edeldruk (Rotterdam).
