# VPK Group raises stake in Ribble Packaging to 50% for joint control

VPK Group agreed with the shareholders of UK corrugated cardboard maker Ribble Packaging to increase its equity stake from 30% to 50%, creating joint control and expanding its fanfold production network in Europe.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-09
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: fanfold corrugated board, corrugated cardboard
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [VPK](https://endata.com/companies/344.md) (acquirer)
- [Ribble Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/7118.md) (target)

## Sources

- [pulpapernews.com](https://www.pulpapernews.com/20260109/17332/vpk-group-increases-its-stake-ribble-packaging-50-cent), 2026-01-09: "VPK Group entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Ribble Packaging Ltd, a UK corrugated cardboard company, to increase its equity stake from 30% to 50%"

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