# Packaging Holdings merges with UK food packaging firm Grafham Holdings

Irish investment group Packaging Holdings has merged with Grafham Holdings, a UK maker and distributor of food packaging and DayMark printed labels with turnover of about GBP 30 million and around 120 employees. Grafham operates sites in Birmingham, Kent, Cheshire and Nottinghamshire. The deal was announced on 21 June 2023 and the price was not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-06-21
- Where: Birmingham, Kent, Cheshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: food packaging, DayMark printed labels, paper bags, corrugated boxes
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Packaging Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/10450.md) (acquirer)
- [Grafham Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/10708.md) (target)

## Sources

- [businessplus.ie](https://businessplus.ie/ma/mergers-acquisitions/packaging-holdings-grafham/), 2023-06-21: "Packaging Holdings has expanded into the UK in a merger deal with Grafham Holdings, which specialises in the manufacture and distribution of food packaging and DayMark printed labels solutions."
- [irishexaminer.com](https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41167351.html), 2023-06-21: "Irish-owned investment firm, Packaging Holdings has announced a major UK expansion following a merger with Grafham Holdings for an undisclosed amount."

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