The Italian food packaging specialist AMB takes over the German company PTS-Verpackungen from Gauting, thereby expanding its market position.
AMB Spa, headquartered in San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, announces the acquisition of the German company PTS (Prime Tray System) Verpackungen from Gauting. PTS develops for its customers with products from various renowned manufacturers innovative industrial packaging solutions for the German and international market. Among other things, PTS had been entrusted with the distribution of the AMB range for around 20 years. With the takeover of the German packaging specialist, the international company headquartered in northern Italy is strengthening its Market position, particularly in Germany and the entire DACH region.
Greater customer proximity and expanded portfolio
AMB is one of the leading international rigid and flexible film suppliers with a complete range of services. From packaging design, mould construction and prototype production to film production, customers receive all services along the entire process chain from a single source. By integrating PTS, AMB is expanding its range of services. The company also ensures an even More service-orientated, more individual support of its existing customer base and the expansion of new business relationships.
„AMB has established itself through its holistic approach under the philosophy Designed to be different We have developed a clearly defined, unique market position that goes hand in hand with our way of thinking. We agree, because innovation and forward thinking have always been the key to success at PTS. This is positive news for our customers: We can now offer our existing customer base a significantly expanded range of services.“ Jan Dietrich, owner of PTS
Growth strategy continued
The acquisition of PTS is the second acquisition of AMB within just 12 months: In June 2019, the Italian company already acquired the TDX (Europe) Limited from Newcastle, Great Britain. TDX is one of the market leaders in PET and RPET films as well as laminated rigid films for the food and packaging industry. With the acquisition of the British film specialist, AMB has become a full-service provider for packaging design, rigid and flexible films and mould production.
[infotext icon]The acquisition of PTS further strengthens AMB's position on its way to becoming the European market leader. The enlarged company offers a one-stop-shop service from concept design and tooling to product specification, print design and application. It has a wider reach and an even more extensive product portfolio, with five locations in Europe and an international sales network of 435 employees. Turnover is more than 160 million euros[/infotext].„The current acquisition of PTS will further strengthen our market position in Europe and at the same time brings us closer to our customers in the heart of Europe. We would like to offer them Right on your doorstep Packaging design, mould production and material supply from a single source deliver. We have a clear vision to expand our reach and continue our growth strategy. The acquisition of PTS is the next step in this exciting journey.“ Giles Peacock, COO at AMB
Source: AMB
