The HolwegWeber Group is a global manufacturer of paper bag production machinery and equipment for sustainable packaging solutions with 200 years of combined expertise in delivering innovative solutions to clients operating in dynamic end-markets. 

HolwegWeber’s mission is to contribute to the reduction of the use of plastic in everyday packaging. The group has a unique value proposition, overseeing every step of the machinery value chain, from engineering, to manufacturing and after-sales services. HolwegWeber provides its customers with a wide range of high-end production lines, equipment for flat-bottom bags, square-bottom bags, and e-commerce bags, maintenance services and after-sales services. HolwegWeber is an implementation-oriented strategic partner, aiming to maximize its customers’ OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Between 2018 and 2022, Under Motion’s ownership, the group has doubled in size notably thanks to:

  • The implementation of a governance structure in line with its ambitions & recruitment of targeted talents to complete its skills and build an integrated Group
  • The successful diversification into new high-potential markets (e-commerce, e-food, etc.) by capitalizing on its unique know-how in a leading-edge industry
  • A transforming acquisition in China to address the Asian market with a dedicated offer
  • The increase of production capacity in the 3 main sites (USA, France and China) to satisfy a rapidly growing backlog

Status

Divested

Date of investment

2018 – 2022

Website

holwegweber.com

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45

Entry Sales (2018)

90

Exit Sales (2022)

5.5

MoM multiple

48

IRR

“Motion Equity Partners has been of great support in the elaboration and execution of our strategy and growth plan : intelligence to seize new market dynamics, leading a targeted external growth policy by helping us identifying relevant targets and executing deals, and accelerating our penetration in growing and dynamic markets”

Jérôme OnoratiniCEO