# European Commission clears EPL and Indovida packaging joint venture

The European Commission approved a packaging joint venture in which Indorama Netherlands and Epsilon Bidco (Blackstone affiliate) gain joint control of EPL, with Indovida to be absorbed by EPL. The clearance was granted under the simplified merger procedure and covers plastic packaging and PET products.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-03
- Status: announced
- Products: plastic packaging, PET preforms and bottles, laminated tubes, caps and closures
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [EPL Limited](https://endata.com/companies/7227.md)
- [Blackstone Group](https://endata.com/companies/2364.md) (investor)
- [Indorama Ventures](https://endata.com/companies/3457.md) (investor)
- [Indovida](https://endata.com/companies/14129.md) (target)

## Sources

- [polyestertime.com](https://www.polyestertime.com/epl-indovida-merger-eu-approval/), 2026-08-05: "The European Commission has approved the creation of a packaging joint venture involving EPL Limited and Indovida India."

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