# RPC proposes €262.5M takeover of waste container maker ESE World

RPC announced a proposed acquisition of Maastricht-headquartered ESE World BV for around €262.5 million. ESE will become an independent unit within RPC Promens, with completion expected in Q1 2017 subject to regulatory approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-15
- Where: Maastricht, Netherlands
- Value: $276.0M (262.5M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: wheeled bins, on-street bins, hazardous waste storage bays, composting containers, underground collection banks
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [RPC](https://endata.com/companies/581.md) (acquirer)
- [ESE World BV](https://endata.com/companies/582.md) (target)

## Sources

- [letsrecycle.com](https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/rpc-in-takeover-bid-for-container-manufacturer-ese-world/), 2016-12-15: "RPC has announced a proposed acquisition of the European waste container manufacturer ESE World BV for around €262.5 million (£219 million)."

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