# AMB acquires UK films and packaging business TDX (Europe)

Italian packager AMB has acquired TDX (Europe), a provider of PET, RPET and laminated rigid films, including its product design, prototype and tooling business. The deal expands AMB's European footprint, with the combined group having four sites in Europe and 430 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-06-27
- Where: Gateshead, Team Valley, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: PET films, RPET films, laminated rigid films, food packaging
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [AMB](https://endata.com/companies/5209.md) (acquirer)
- [TDX (Europe)](https://endata.com/companies/5210.md) (target)
- [Finint Investments SGR](https://endata.com/companies/5221.md) (investor)
- [TDX](https://endata.com/companies/5237.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodanddrinktechnology.com](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/28567/amb-acquires-uk-food-packaging-business/), 2019-06-27: "Italian rigid and flexible packager AMB has acquired TDX (Europe), a provider of PET, RPET and laminated rigid films."
- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/amb-buys-packaging-company-tds/), 2019-06-30: "Italian packaging solutions provider AMB has acquired UK-based food packaging business TDX (Europe) for an undisclosed fee."
- [business-live.co.uk](https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/gateshead-manufacturer-acquired-italian-firm-16512529), 2019-07-01: "All jobs at TDX's headquarters in Team Valley will be protected through the acquisition."

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