Anders Invest has acquired a 60% majority stake in Matco International from Quadrum Capital, marking the next ownership transition for the Dutch packaging machinery manufacturer. Quadrum Capital acquired Matco in 2022 and has now agreed to sell its stake to Anders Invest. The transaction provides Matco with a new long-term investment partner to support its international expansion and further strengthen its position in the European end-of-line packaging market.
Founded in 1975, Matco International is a Dutch manufacturer of pallet wrapping machines, generating approximately €30 million in annual revenue. The company has around 60 employees and operates from locations in Deventer and Waalwijk in the Netherlands, as well as Gevelsberg in Germany. Under its three proprietary brands — Matco, Borst and Mustang — the company offers a broad portfolio of pallet wrapping solutions, ranging from semi-automatic machines to fully integrated and automated packaging lines.
Matco has all key technical disciplines in-house, including product design, mechanical and electrical engineering, development, assembly and testing. This enables the company to maintain control over product quality and innovation while providing tailored solutions to customers. Its machines are designed to improve load stability and optimize packaging material consumption. Matco also provides installation, maintenance and technical support, with an installed base of more than 18,000 machines worldwide.
The company has a strong presence in the Benelux, with further growth opportunities in other European markets. Its customer base is concentrated in the food and logistics sectors, which account for approximately 40% and 35% of its activities, respectively. Matco also serves customers in industrial, medical and pharmaceutical markets. In addition to machinery, the company supplies wrapping films and other consumables, while its participation in the PaperWrap joint venture with Austrian company EW Technology enables it to offer sustainable, paper-based alternatives to conventional plastic wrapping films.
Managing Director André van der Wei will remain actively involved in the business as both director and shareholder, and Matco will continue operating under its existing management structure. Anders Invest intends to support the company’s next phase of growth by leveraging its industrial expertise and network, with a focus on expanding its international presence, strengthening its service offering and developing its consumables activities. Further growth may also be pursued through selective acquisitions.
The transaction is consistent with Anders Invest’s investment strategy, which focuses on industrial companies, healthcare real estate and food and agriculture businesses. Its investment approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, operational improvements and sustainable value creation. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
