Plümat acquires Colpitt BV

Espelkamp, May 25th, 2011

Plümat acquires Colpitt BV

Plümat is focussed on the design & manufacturing of form fill seal systems for pharmaceutical solutions, whereas Colpitt is a well established specialist for the supply of production equipment for disposable containers for blood, intravenous and dialysis solutions and specialist in the field of RF technology used for welding PVC, EVA and PU films.

The acquisition of Colpitt BV is part of Plümat’s core strategy to widen the portfolio for high end pharmaceutical solution storage and filling solutions. Given the quality level and reputation of both companies the match is excellent and companies will keep supplying the existing range and will in addition seek additional success by sharing know how and joining engineering competences according to Sven-David Plate, share holder and managing director.

"Widen our range with Colpitt is the right decision for our customers. Combining our know how will allow the combined companies to deliver state of the art production technology and pharmaceutical expertise for validation and customer support," said,  share holder and managing director, Sven-David Plate. "As both companies are known for supplying high-end medical device and pharmaceutical production equipment, we will be able to maintain a customer-centric focus on each individual automation project, and together the Group becomes a one stop shop for a wide range of equipment”.

The acquisition further boosts Colpitt’s position as the global leader in the blood bag and dialyses disposable bag production technology. The combined organizations will offer a strong sales and service network, a wider range of production technologies and also offers opportunities in the storage solutions for cell growth and stem cell harvesting segments.

Arco Hamelink, the current general manager of Colpitt BV, remains in position and will focus on operations in Zandvoort, The Netherlands. The global headquarters remain in Espelkamp  Germany, lead by Sven-David Plate and Frank Lübeck.

Companies look forward to further establishing the cooperation as we are uniting two industry leaders, both strongly focused on people, know-how and customers. “Both organizations share a passion for innovation and a commitment to developing and delivering customer quality and satisfaction," said Frank Lübeck, share holder and managing director.

Financial reporting will be reported consolidated as per second quarter of 2012, with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.