Cramlington-based Reproflex3 acquires printer ANF Ltd in Shildon


The acquisition will support Reproflex3’s expansion inside the European corrugated packaging sector by increasing its production capabilities as well as growing its footprint in the pharmaceutical sector.

Reproflex3’s headquarters is in Northumberland. It has prepress operations across Europe, India, Middle East, and New Zealand.

  • Register HERE to receive a free copy of BUSINESSiQ Magazine in the mail.

ANF Ltd is a UK-based company that works with FMCG companies, pharmaceuticals and printers.

Andrew Hewitson, Group CEO at Reproflex3, said: “ANF is a respected player in the UK pharma and corrugated packaging industries, whose expertise is unquestioned with excellent people, processes and products.

“We are pleased to formally announce this strategic investment for the Reproflex3 Group as we seek to increase our manufacturing capacity and knowhow within corrugate both here in the UK and internationally.

“By adding ANF’s capabilities and prepress plate technologies to our portfolio of businesses, we can provide customers with an even higher level of service and expertise as we combine the assets and strengths of both businesses.”

Paul Stoddart, Managing Director at ANF, added: “I am pleased about this deal for ANF and our people.

“Reproflex3 is an innovative and ambitious company with a successful 25-year track record in prepress and flexible packaging. Our talented team will now have access to their state-of-the-art technologies as well as benefit from Reproflex3’s vast knowledge and digital workflow management systems.”

Next:

David Ball, Co-owner at ANF, said: “We are proud to become part of Reproflex3, their extensive resources will enable us to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services.”

Reproflex3 received the Digital Engineering- Technology Award at the Made in the UK Awards. This award was given for the high-definition Vortex Print Technology and the company’s innovative approach in the flexible packaging industry.