ACG Accent aquires Märkett – Strengthens the offer for textile marking and sustainability
Borås, November 6th 2024 – ACG Accent, a leading company within textile marking and labelling is delighted to announce the acquisition of Märkett, a well-regarded company specialising in sustainable labelling solutions founded in 1988.
Through this collaboration, both ACG Accent’s and Märkett’s customers is granted access to expanded production options and a wider reach - from Europe to Asia. The acquisition reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, quality and service.
Secures
Märketts future and values
For over
three decades, Märkett has been a leading company within textile marking.
Katarina Bjerstaf, active in the company for 24 years, and owner for 21 years,
has carefully/thoughtfully selected ACG Accent as the buyer to preserve
Märkett’s values and continuity for customers and coworkers. She will remain
working with us to ensure Märkett’s customers experience a smoot and secure
transition into ACG Accent’s sphere.
Katarina Bjerstaf, CEO Märkett, comments: ²Selling Märkett is a big step, but I’m confident that ACG Accent, with its strong values, quality products and sustainability focus, is ideal to take the helm and continue to develop the business. Their dedication and profound industry expertise assures me that our customers and coworkers will be well looked after/are in good hands.²
A
broadened offer and strengthened sustainability profile for ACG Accent
Through this acquisition, ACG Accent now provides Märkett’s customers with enhanced presence and manufacturing across various European locations, plus Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Märkett’s sustainability practices align perfectly with ACG Accent’s profile, and the company looks forward to introducing Märkett’s customers to their cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. Besides sustainable labelling products, ACG Accent offers their unique, PVC free, water-based and Bluesign-certifies heat transfer, meeting both high-quality standards and environmental concerns. In line with the forthcoming digital passport legislation, ACG Accent has developed ECHO - a system designed to address aspects of the new regulations. ECHO incorporates solutions for variable data and care labels, traceability, and other crucial functions strengthening supply chain transparency.
Jan Evertsson, VD ACG Accent, comments: ²Acquiring Märkett, strengthens our offerings for both current and Märkett’s customers. By combining our resources, we can provide more comprehensive solutions and local presence globally. Märkett’s commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our profile.
About
ACG Accent
ACG Accent
established in 1991 as a fully owned subsidiary of the ACG Group and has its
origin in a labelling unit founded within ACG Nyström AB more than 50 years
ago. Today, the company stands as a prominent player in textile branding and
labelling with a strong focus on sustainable and innovative solutions.
About
Märkett
Märkett, founded in 1988, specialises in textile label solutions,
emphasising sustainable and ethical manufacturing. With a longstanding
reputation for reliability in the industry, Märkett boasts an extensive track
record of providing quality products to its customers.
Borås, November 6th 2024 – ACG Accent, a leading company within textile marking and labelling is delighted to announce the acquisition of Märkett, a well-regarded company specialising in sustainable labelling solutions founded in 1988.
Through this collaboration, both ACG Accent’s and Märkett’s customers is granted access to expanded production options and a wider reach - from Europe to Asia. The acquisition reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, quality and service.
Secures
Märketts future and values
For over three decades, Märkett has been a leading company within textile marking. Katarina Bjerstaf, active in the company for 24 years, and owner for 21 years, has carefully/thoughtfully selected ACG Accent as the buyer to preserve Märkett’s values and continuity for customers and coworkers. She will remain working with us to ensure Märkett’s customers experience a smoot and secure transition into ACG Accent’s sphere.
Katarina Bjerstaf, CEO Märkett, comments: ²Selling Märkett is a big step, but I’m confident that ACG Accent, with its strong values, quality products and sustainability focus, is ideal to take the helm and continue to develop the business. Their dedication and profound industry expertise assures me that our customers and coworkers will be well looked after/are in good hands.²
A
broadened offer and strengthened sustainability profile for ACG Accent
Through this acquisition, ACG Accent now provides Märkett’s customers with enhanced presence and manufacturing across various European locations, plus Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Märkett’s sustainability practices align perfectly with ACG Accent’s profile, and the company looks forward to introducing Märkett’s customers to their cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. Besides sustainable labelling products, ACG Accent offers their unique, PVC free, water-based and Bluesign-certifies heat transfer, meeting both high-quality standards and environmental concerns. In line with the forthcoming digital passport legislation, ACG Accent has developed ECHO - a system designed to address aspects of the new regulations. ECHO incorporates solutions for variable data and care labels, traceability, and other crucial functions strengthening supply chain transparency.
Jan
Evertsson, VD ACG Accent, comments:
²Acquiring
Märkett, strengthens our offerings for both current and Märkett’s customers. By
combining our resources, we can provide more comprehensive solutions and local
presence globally. Märkett’s commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with
our profile.
About
ACG Accent
ACG Accent
established in 1991 as a fully owned subsidiary of the ACG Group and has its
origin in a labelling unit founded within ACG Nyström AB more than 50 years
ago. Today, the company stands as a prominent player in textile branding and
labelling with a strong focus on sustainable and innovative solutions.
About
Märkett
Märkett, founded in 1988, specialises in textile label solutions,
emphasising sustainable and ethical manufacturing. With a longstanding
reputation for reliability in the industry, Märkett boasts an extensive track
record of providing quality products to its customers.