Stahl acquires Weilburger Graphics packaging coatings business in Brazil

Key highlights
  • Stahl signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil.
  • Stahl will progressively insource the Weilburger product portfolio at its Brazil site during 2026.
  • The company invested to expand manufacturing capabilities to produce existing Stahl and Weilburger Graphics technologies locally.
  • The acquisition is expected to be completed in the next weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

Strategic expansion in Brazil

Stahl has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil, adding a complementary packaging coatings portfolio to its regional offering.

Brazil and the wider Latin American region are identified as growth markets, particularly in food, beverage and consumer packaging segments. “Ensuring continuity for our customers is our highest priority,” said Saul Rios, Managing Director LATAM at Stahl.

Operations and timeline

During the course of 2026 Stahl will progressively insource the Weilburger product portfolio at its own site in Brazil and has invested in expanding manufacturing capabilities to enable production of both Stahl and Weilburger Graphics technologies.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the next weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

Source: Stahl

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