Expanding our horizons: Grenadier Packaging acquires MM Leeuwarden
19/01/26
To support continued growth and to better serve customers across European markets, Grenadier Packaging has completed the acquisition of MM Leeuwarden, a respected folding carton specialist based in the Netherlands. We sat down with the Grenadier team to learn more about why this matters – and what it means for customers.
Q. Why did Grenadier Packaging acquire MM Leeuwarden?
We saw in Leeuwarden a business that truly reflects our own values. This is a high-quality, well-run operation with strong existing customer relationships and a focus on doing things the right way. Just like Grenadier, the team there takes pride in delivering consistent, reliable packaging solutions for its customers – it really was a perfect fit.
From a strategic perspective, this move represents a measured step for Grenadier beyond the UK that will enable us to better support our customers operating across multiple European markets. It’s about continuity first and foremost: the same people, processes, and standards that our customers rely on, backed by the long-term stability and resources of Grenadier.
Importantly, Leeuwarden will continue to operate as a standalone site. Our approach to growth has always been considered and sustainable, and with six acquisitions successfully completed to date, we have a strong track record of integrating new operations while preserving what makes them successful.
Q. How will this acquisition improve the packaging solutions Grenadier offers?
Our aim is not to change what Leeuwarden already does but to strengthen it. By bringing the site into the Grenadier family, we are able to share our technical expertise, procurement efficiencies, and operational knowledge, while ensuring that the local team remains focused on serving its customers with the same quality and care as before.
The acquisition of Leeuwarden significantly enhances our folding carton capabilities and adds production strength in mainland Europe. For our customers, that translates into greater consistency and scalability, and enables us to supply high-quality packaging solutions across multiple regions with the confidence that everything is produced to the same standards.
This is a considered, strategic step in extending our footprint beyond the UK and ensuring that Grenadier Packaging remains a trusted partner as customer needs develop.
Q. What does this acquisition mean for customers in the long term?
In short, it means more choice, more flexibility, and more resilience.
By adding a well-established European folding carton facility to our business, we can offer improved geographic coverage and increased production capacity. That brings greater supply chain security – something that has never been more important in today’s packaging industry.
Over time, customers can expect to benefit from shared best practices across our sites, broader technical expertise, and access to a wider range of group resources. For international businesses, this acquisition also translates to easier collaboration and more integrated packaging support across borders. For all customers, it means continued investment in innovation and sustainability, backed by the financial strength and long-term commitment we bring.
Ultimately, the acquisition of MM Leeuwarden marks the next step towards building a stronger, more diversified, and more capable Grenadier Packaging. This is a strategic move towards our goal of creating a resilient packaging partner operating across Europe that our customers can rely on, now and into the future.
For more information about our acquisition of MM Leeuwarden, click here.
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