# 3i backs Dutch container maker Mepal to push European expansion

Private equity investor 3i has agreed to back Dutch food and drink container brand Mepal as it looks to grow the business across Europe. No deal value was disclosed in the article.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-11-18
- Where: Netherlands
- Status: announced
- Products: Food and drink containers
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [3i Group](https://endata.com/companies/5917.md) (investor)
- [Mepal](https://endata.com/companies/8603.md) (target)

## Sources

- [altassets.net](https://www.altassets.net/private-equity-news/by-news-type/deal-news/3i-backs-dutch-food-and-drink-container-business-mepal-to-push-european-expansion.html), 2021-11-18: "3i has agreed to back Dutch food and drink container brand Mepal as it looks to grow the business."

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