MILAN | Italy – May 2024 – The Fedrigoni Group, a leading manufacturer of specialty papers, self-adhesive labels, and graphic materials, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in POLI-TAPE Group.
POLI-TAPE, headquartered in Remagen, Germany, is a renowned producer of high-quality materials for graphic applications, including textiles, signage, digital printing, and specialties. This acquisition strengthens Fedrigoni’s presence in the growing market for visual communication.
Expanding Product Portfolio and Capabilities
The acquisition broadens Fedrigoni’s portfolio of self-adhesive materials. POLI-TAPE brings expertise in:
Textile graphics: Including heat-transfer vinyls for personalizing apparel, accessories, and other textiles.
Sign and digital printing: Offering a wide range of graphic films for indoor and outdoor advertising and architectural decoration.
Application tapes: POLI-TAPE is a leader in this market.
Self-adhesive specialties: Magnetic tapes, special effect films, and more.
“POLI-TAPE allows us to expand and diversify our offering in visual communication,” says Marco Nespolo, CEO of Fedrigoni Group. “This deal strengthens our presence in attractive segments like textile and specialty graphics, while also expanding our manufacturing footprint.”
The acquisition complements Fedrigoni’s recent acquisition of Unifol in Turkey, adding expertise in polyurethane films for car wrapping and paint protection.
Benefits for POLI-TAPE
POLI-TAPE will benefit from Fedrigoni’s global reach, access to thousands of new customers, and resources for research and development.
“We are excited to join forces with a solid and growing partner like Fedrigoni,” says Sven Möhren, current majority shareholder of POLI-TAPE. “This partnership will accelerate our growth and allow us to focus on developing innovative solutions.”
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