NEWS Duplo Acquires Bar Graphic Machinery to Enter Labels Market
(L-R) Judy Thomson, HR director at Duplo International, Peter Jolly, CIO at Duplo International, Annemarie Rhodes managing director of Bar Graphic Machinery, Bill Rhodes, chairman of Bar Graphic Machinery
Print finishing equipment provider Duplo has acquired Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), a UK-based manufacturer of finishing equipment for the labels and packaging industry.
The acquisition marks Duplo's entry into the labels sector, expanding its presence into adjacent print markets. Both companies will continue to operate independently, with Duplo maintaining its focus on digital print finishing solutions for the office and graphic arts sectors.
BGM will retain its brand, leadership, and operational structure, now operating with the support of the Duplo Group. A new managing director for BGM is expected to be appointed at a later date.
Hideo Tanaka, president of Duplo Corporation, said the company intends to support BGM's future growth through investment and access to Duplo's global resources in sales, marketing, research, and manufacturing.
Annemarie Rhodes, managing director at BGM, commented: "Since we formed BGM more than 30 years ago, we have worked hard to develop innovative products and provide excellent customer service, while retaining our family business ethos. As we now look at our future development, we are confident that Duplo will continue with these aims, we are really excited for the opportunities that lay ahead."
The deal is part of Duplo's broader strategy to expand into complementary sectors and partner with companies that align with its operational and business priorities.