Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/One) has announced the completion of a new acquisition!
Indeed, the Canadian manufacturing and packaging powerhouse serving the beauty, fragrance, body care, and household sectors has acquired all of the assets and certain of the liabilities of the business of Barony Universal, the U.K.’s largest independent filler of personal care and household aerosol products.
The strategic move strengthens KDC/One’s European footprint and expands its expertise and capabilities in key fast-growing aerosol categories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Irvine, Scotland, Barony has been a premium manufacturer and global exporter of aerosols for more than three decades. The company produces a diverse portfolio of personal and household solutions – including anti-perspirant sprays, dry shampoos, shaving foams, deodorants, and specialist fabric and air care sprays. Serving major retailers and leading brands across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas, Barony exports to over 30 countries.
The company recently completed a sizeable investment in high-speed production capabilities that will accelerate its growth trajectory.
KDC/One it intends to leverage its global resources and capabilities to further broaden Barony’s customer reach, expand into new product categories, and drive further growth.
With this latest acquisition, KDC/One continues to advance its global growth strategy. Recent additions to the Longueuil, Quebec–based group’s portfolio include Maesa’s operations in Europe and the Middle East, as well as Laffon, an Italian manufacturer specializing in makeup packaging. In India, KDC/One has also entered into a joint venture with Clarion Group.
