Stahl has completed its 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 expand its franchise for coatings for flexible materials.

The acquisition of WEILBURGER Graphics, a division of Grebe Holding GmbH, strengthens Stahl’s strategic position in Europe, making it the second-largest player in the region. WEILBURGER Graphics reported 2023 sales of 70 million euros and has more than 140 employees, primarily based in Germany.

“I am very excited to officially welcome our new colleagues to the Stahl Group,” said Stahl CEO Maarten Heijbroek. “We have been highly impressed by WEILBURGER Graphics’ quality, advanced technology, and their people’s deep customer knowledge. We look forward to working together as of today, and we are committed to ensuring continued service to all customers during and after the integration.”

Günter Korbacher, managing director of WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH, commented: “The affiliation with Stahl is a perfect strategic fit for WEILBURGER Graphics. With our long and successful growth history of more than 140 years and a high level of brand awareness as an innovative and trustworthy supplier of packaging and graphics coatings, this decision offers excellent synergies and growth opportunities for our site in Gerardshofen. We are confident that becoming part of Stahl will accelerate our growth and offer our customers even greater value.”