Guillin Group acquires Gruyaert Verpakking and V de V in Belgium
Guillin Group, a European leader in food packaging solutions and related materials, completed the acquisition of two Belgian companies: Gruyaert Verpakking and Verpakkingen V de V.
Gruyaert Verpakking is recognised as Belgium’s leading manufacturer of customised cardboard pastry boxes, while Verpakkingen V de V distributes Gruyaert’s packaging solutions on the Belgian market, together with a range of complementary products. In 2024, the two companies generated combined revenues of €19 million and employed approximately 40 people.
Through this acquisition, the Guillin Group continued its strategy of expanding its product offering, strengthening its ability to meet a broad range of customer needs while further consolidating its expertise in food packaging solutions.
Commenting on the transaction, Sophie Guillin, CEO of the Guillin Group, stated: “Gruyaert and VdeV are family businesses, driven by a love of their products and a commitment to a job well done. We were impressed by their expertise, their rigor, and their remarkable manufacturing processes. This acquisition strengthens the expertise of our WEFOLD paper/cardboard sites and our presence in the printed and customized cardboard packaging segment.” She added: “Strengthened by our shared values and our common goal of putting customer satisfaction at the heart of our decisions, we will strive to continue the wonderful entrepreneurial adventure of Gruyaert and VdeV with passion and ambition.”
From the sellers’ side, Frank Van de Vloet, representative of the sellers, commented: “All our teams are involved in this exciting project, which marks the beginning of a new chapter for our companies. We are joining a dynamic family-owned group with values that are identical to ours. We share with the Guillin Group the goal of offering our customers high-quality, customizable products manufactured in Europe, with impeccable logistics. We are convinced of the relevance of this partnership, which brings together recognized expertise in the market to serve our customers.”
About the Guillin Group
Founded in 1972, the Guillin Group is a French family-owned company and a European leader in food packaging solutions. The Group serves customers in the catering, agri-food, fruit and vegetable, and institutional catering sectors and maintains a commercial presence in more than 70 countries. The Guillin Group continuously invests in innovation to offer a broad product portfolio, with more than 25,000 product references available from stock, supported by high service standards. Circular economy principles, eco-design, and the use of recycled and recyclable raw materials are long-standing priorities for the Group and are embedded in its daily operations.
With a workforce of approximately 3,500 employees, the Guillin Group, listed on Euronext Growth, achieved consolidated net sales of €869.7 million in 2024.
