{"id":8061,"date":"2025-07-07T09:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=8061"},"modified":"2025-07-07T09:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:40:33","slug":"heartwood-exits-investment-in-mq-holdings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=8061","title":{"rendered":"Heartwood exits investment in M&amp;Q Holdings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-b2b-gdm-figaro1.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/07\/Nylon-shutterstock_2458430999-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-b2b-gdm-figaro1.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/07\/Nylon-shutterstock_2458430999-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">M&amp;Q offers packaging solutions for the protein, foodservice, and speciality industries. Credit: Pixel B\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Heartwood Partners has divested its stake in M&amp;Q Packaging through Heartwood Partners II and its affiliated entities, marking the conclusion of its investment in M&amp;Q Holdings.<\/p>\n<p>This follows the earlier sale of Outlook Group, finalising Heartwood\u2019s involvement with the group.<\/p>\n<p>M&amp;Q Packaging specialises in high-temperature-resistant packaging solutions, including thermoplastic nylon, polyester, and polyamide products for the protein, foodservice, and speciality sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Heartwood Partners stated that the company\u2019s film and flexible packaging solutions ensure customers\u2019 products are optimised for performance, cost-efficiency, and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Heartwood Partners co-founder Mark Allsteadt said: \u201cThis successful exit reflects the hard work and strategic vision shared by both our team and the company\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to have partnered with such a talented group, and we look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During Heartwood\u2019s ownership, M&amp;Q Packaging enhanced its leadership team with strategic appointments and invested significantly in advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.<\/p>\n<p>These initiatives expanded production capacity, improved operational efficiency, and fostered product innovation, according to the company.<\/p>\n<p>The company also pursued growth through acquisitions, including FlavorSeal, which introduced proprietary spice transfer capabilities, and Zoop, which strengthened its manufacturing capabilities and supported expansion in the foodservice market.<\/p>\n<p>M&amp;Q CEO John Wurzburger said: \u201cHeartwood Partners\u2019 commitment to investing in quality people, systems, and operations has been instrumental in advancing M&amp;Q\u2019s leadership in packaging solutions across our markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir collaborative approach and lower-leverage model created a strong foundation for exceptional customer service and sustainable long-term growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finn Dixon &amp; Herling acted as legal advisor while Raymond James served as financial advisor to M&amp;Q Packaging and its investors in this transaction.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"cell large-9 gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<h2>Packaging Gateway Excellence Awards &#8211; Have you nominated?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Nominations are now open for the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/excellence-awards\/?utm_source=verdict_news&amp;utm_medium=footer_cta&amp;utm_campaign=EA_2025_news&amp;utm_id=exawards2025\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Packaging Gateway Excellence Awards<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; one of the industry&#8217;s <strong>most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact<\/strong>. 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