Antalis Has Acquired Ovenden Papers Assets
Antalis has purchased the assets and trade of the business from administrators.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Antalis has completed an acquisition of the trade and assets of Ovenden Papers. The transaction includes the company's premises, employees, and customer relationships.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows Antalis to integrate Ovenden Papers into its established distribution network. Antalis plans to leverage its product portfolio alongside the strengths of the acquired business.
The acquisition encompasses all trade assets, customer relationships, and operational premises formerly held by Ovenden Papers. The exact financial valuation of the deal was not disclosed.
The players
Antalis
Antalis is an international distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication solutions.
Ovenden Papers
Ovenden Papers is a business that provides paper-based products and continues to operate under its own name.
The details
Ovenden Papers will continue to operate under its existing brand name following the transition. Antalis is now providing support to the business across its operations in the UK and Ireland.
Timeline
Antalis acquired the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers on September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend of consolidation within the paper distribution industry as larger firms seek to expand their geographic footprint. By acquiring Ovenden Papers, Antalis strengthens its competitive position against other major suppliers in the region.
Customers can continue to interact with Ovenden Papers as they have previously, as the business will retain its original name. The integration process will likely result in changes to the product portfolio and distribution efficiency in the near future.
The takeaway
The acquisition ensures continuity for existing clients while allowing Antalis to incorporate new operational assets. Clients should anticipate further updates once the parent company concludes its internal business review.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging News.
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