The Irish global packaging solutions company has acquired James Hamilton Group, a supplier of packaging, label manufacturing, stationery and PPE solutions to the retail, food and beverage, logistics and distribution sectors, for an undisclosed sum.
Keith Hamilton, Managing Director of James Hamilton Group, said: “We have enjoyed watching our company grow and evolve over its 100-year history, and we are delighted to have entered into an agreement with Brian and his team.
“It was important that we found a partner that shares the same ‘family’ values as we do, a company that will continue to invest, look after our staff and, most importantly, provide a better offering to our loyal customers.”
The purchase is part of Zeus Group’s growth strategy for 2023 to raise group sales above €500 million.
It now has 51 locations around the world and has embarked on a series of acquisitions since 2019, including Dublin-based Essential Supplies and Aldar Tissues, Limerick Packaging, UK companies Smith & Bateson, Van Der Windt and Vaiopak Group, Plasti-Cart at the Canary Islands, Petruzalek in Austria and Polpack in Poland.
Keith Ockenden, CEO of Zeus Group, said: “We are extremely excited about the prospects of this acquisition of one of Northern Ireland’s oldest packaging companies.
“By leveraging the synergies between Zeus and James Hamilton Group across the island of Ireland, we can offer a more comprehensive range of solutions and manufacturing capabilities.
“Our commitment is to deliver exceptional value to our customers while driving innovation and sustainable practices.
“By joining forces with James Hamilton Group, Zeus will expand its current offering in the food and retail packaging sector, leveraging the combined purchasing power and unlocking operational efficiencies in our combined Northern Ireland business.
“With a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, the partnership between the two companies will result in improved service, product quality and production capabilities, ensuring effective fulfillment of customers’ unique requirements.”
James Hamilton Group will continue to operate under its established brand, leveraging its existing manufacturing expertise and management team.
