Zeus Group, the Irish-owned global packaging solutions business, has acquired James Hamilton Group, a Northern Irish print and packaging business.
With annual sales of €18 million and a team of over 120 employees, James Hamilton Group is a provider of packaging, label production, office supplies and personal protective equipment options across multiple sectors including retail, food and beverage production, logistics and distribution. This acquisition forms the next part of Zeus Group’s 2023 growth strategy that will see its revenue surpass €500 million.
Keith Ockenden, CEO of Zeus, said: ‘We are tremendously excited about the prospects of this acquisition of one of Northern Ireland’s oldest packaging businesses. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional value to our customers while driving innovation and sustainable practices. By joining forces with James Hamilton, Zeus will expand its current offering in the food and retail packaging sector.’
Keith Hamilton, managing director of James Hamilton Group, commented: ‘We have enjoyed watching our business expand and evolve during its 100-year history, we are delighted to have finalised an agreement with Brian and his team. It was important that we found a partner who shared the same ‘family’ values as ourselves, a business who will further invest, look after our staff and importantly, bring a more enhanced offering to our loyal customers.’
