# OptiGroup takes over key parts of bankrupt Paardekooper's FRIS division

OptiGroup took over key parts of the FRIS division of Dutch packaging group Paardekooper after its parent was declared bankrupt, along with Paardekooper's China and Ireland activities and its LCA Centre. The new trading name is Paardekooper Packaging. The deal is subject to Dutch competition authority approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-09-22
- Where: Netherlands
- Status: announced
- Products: packaging, packaging life cycle assessment

## Companies

- [OptiGroup](https://endata.com/companies/3468.md) (acquirer)
- [Paardekooper](https://endata.com/companies/13521.md) (target)

## Sources

- [optigroup.com](https://www.optigroup.com/press/paardekooper-packaging-has-new-future-within-optigroup-2391406), 2025-09-22: "OptiGroup today announces the take-over of key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry and Services) division of Paardekooper."

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