Rossendale-based Reelvision Print in producing short- and medium-run cartons for a number of specialist markets including pharma, healthcare and cosmetics and has developed an inline process starting from reels of material rather than sheets.

The business was established in 2007.

Accreditations include the ISO9001 quality standard and PS9000 pharmaceutical code of practice accreditation.

Joint managing director Gareth Bakewell commented: “Our state-of-the-art, one-pass production process, combined with our highly experienced team and their passion and attention to detail allows us to guarantee a rapid, reliable and flexible service.  With the backing of the Woodberry Packaging Group, we are very excited to see how we can expand and grow the company.”

Woodberry Packaging is a subsidiary of private equity firm Woodberry Capital, helmed by former Americk Packaging owner Patrick Doran.

The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The major shareholders in Reelvision Print prior to the deal were Bakewell and fellow director Kelvin Reece.

The business had shareholders' funds of nearly £9.64m at the end of last year. 

Woodberry Packaging chairman Mark Kerridge commented: “We are delighted to announce the completion of this latest acquisition.  It was clear when we first entered into discussions, that the ethos and passion of the team within Reelvision Print mirrors the values of the Woodberry Group.”

He added: “The last 12 months has been an exciting time for the group and the addition of Reelvision will complement the healthcare and pharma markets served by Colorman, build on our growing presence in the UK and offer flexo printing technologies alongside our existing digital and litho capabilities.  Reelvision is an excellent addition to the growing Woodberry Packaging Group.”

Woodberry acquired Incodia and Precision Card Services last year.