MM to Acquire RDM Arnsberg Recycled Carton Board Mill in Germany

According to industry reports, MM Board & Paper (MM) has agreed to acquire the operating business of RDM Group’s Arnsberg recycled fibre-based carton board mill in Germany through an asset transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Arnsberg mill has annual production capacity of approximately 230,000 tonnes of recycled fibre-based carton board, with a particular focus on liner products. The site will become part of MM’s manufacturing network in Germany, which includes several carton board mills and packaging plants.

MM said the acquisition complements its existing operations and could create synergies across its German industrial base. The company expects these synergies to support the turnaround of the Arnsberg mill while increasing production flexibility and strengthening security of supply.

The transaction will also broaden MM’s product and service offering for customers. All employees currently working at the Arnsberg mill are expected to transfer to MM as part of the deal.

The acquisition remains subject to the required antitrust approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

“The transaction represents an important step in the execution of our strategy,” said Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group. He said the sale would allow RDM to focus on product categories and markets where it sees stronger prospects for sustainable growth, innovation and value creation. Bianchi added that RDM considers MM Board & Paper an appropriate industrial owner for the future development of the Arnsberg business and its employees.

The acquisition comes as MM continues to develop its paper and board portfolio. Earlier in August, the company introduced MM POLAR PLUS, a machine-finished bleached kraft paper designed for food and non-food packaging applications. The product targets converters and packaging manufacturers seeking lower-weight paper with consistent processing performance.

For MM, the Arnsberg acquisition adds 230,000 tonnes per year of recycled carton board capacity to its German manufacturing footprint, subject to completion of the transaction.

Source: Yahoo Finance

SUNSHINE Spotlight: MM’s planned acquisition of the Arnsberg mill will expand its recycled carton board capacity and German manufacturing footprint while giving the company greater production flexibility and supply coverage.