In November 2024, the shareholders and management team of CSi Palletising (“CSi”), a Netherlands-based, leading provider of end-of-line automation and palletising solutions, completed the sale of the company to Mpac Group Plc (AIM: MPAC) (“MPAC”), a UK-headquartered global leader in high-speed packaging and automation solutions.
Kroll served as the exclusive sell-side adviser to the shareholders and management team of CSi in connection with the sale, providing M&A and transaction advisory services.
“It has been a real pleasure working with the Kroll team on the process leading to this transaction. Kroll’s global M&A footprint and deep expertise in the automation sector proved pivotal in supporting us in finding the best possible partner as well as maximizing value throughout the entire M&A process. We could not have chosen a better partner.”
Jan de Brujin, CEO of CSi
“We are delighted to have advised the vendors on the sale of CSi to MPAC. Led by a strong Management Team, CSi has become the world’s leading provider of end-of-line automation solutions supplying the largest FMCG/CPG groups globally. We wish MPAC and CSi the very best as they embark on their next phase of development.”
Dafydd Evans, Managing Director at Kroll
About CSi
Founded in 1964, CSi Palletising (“CSi”) is a provider of end-of-line and multi-line palletiser, case transport and pallet handling systems as well as system integration services, specialist in-house software and a full-suite of aftermarket services. Drawing on significant experience, CSi supports the world’s leading FMCG/CPG manufacturers, helping customers enhance their material handling operations through state-of-the-art palletising solutions.
About MPAC
MPAC (AIM: MPAC) is a global leader in engineering and technology, designing, precision engineering, manufacturing, and supporting high-speed packaging equipment and solutions. MPAC serves 80 countries across four key regions around the world including the Americas, EMEA, APAC and the UK. The Company operates in the attractive growth markets of food & beverage, healthcare and clean energy. Through its core product lines – Lambert, BCA, Langen, Switchback and SIGA Vision – the Company provides full line Original Equipment and Services for automated high-speed packaging, from assembly of products through to case packing and palletising. Headquartered in the UK, MPAC is a people-driven business. With more than 600 colleagues around the world including c. 350 dedicated global engineers & designers within operating sites in the US, Canada, Netherlands and Singapore.
