Transaction Description
In June 2012, McKechnie Plastic Components ( MPC), a subsidiary of Melrose PLC, was acquired by Rosti A/S. Duff & Phelps served as exclusive financial advisor to Melrose PLC on the sale of the business.
About Melrose PLC
Melrose PLC is a leading UK publicly listed industrial group with a market cap. of approximately £3 billion. It has built its reputation by acquiring underperforming manufacturing businesses with strong fundamentals and turning them around. Once improved, Melrose realises the value created and returns it to shareholders in the most efficient way possible.
About McKechnie Plastic Components
MPC is one of the largest injection moulders in the UK, operating 110 machines from 3 facilities, with a combined manufacturing space of 30,000 sqm. With revenues of over £70m, MPC serves the Power Tool, the Food and Drink Packaging and Automotive sectors . As one of the most important producers of exterior trim products, MPC is a key supplier to JLR & others.
Rosti A/S
Rosti A/S is a global plastics injection moulding company and subcontract manufacturer to the Domestic Appliances, Business Machine, Packaging, Automotive and Life Sciences markets. Rosti has facilities in the UK, Poland, Sweden, Germany, China, India, and Malaysia. Rosti is owned by the Swedish investment group Nordstjernan.
