# United Brands Group acquires Wiges AB

German company United Brands Group has acquired Swedish textile company Wiges AB, a leading player in socks and underwear in Sweden. Wiges will continue to operate under its own name as part of the international group.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-10-17
- Where: Kinna, Sweden
- Status: completed
- Products: socks, underwear
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [United Brands Group](https://endata.com/companies/87941.md) (acquirer)
- [Wiges AB](https://endata.com/companies/87942.md) (target)

## Sources

- [wiges.se](https://wiges.se/en/press-release/), 2025-10-17: "Becoming part of a strong international group with in-house production and distribution across Europe opens up new opportunities for Wiges."

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