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BGM has more than 30 years of experience in designing and producing equipment for the sector. Credit: Duplo International.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Duplo has acquired UK-based Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), which specialises in the manufacturing of finishing equipment for the labels and packaging sector.<\/p>\n

Located in West Yorkshire, BGM has more than 30 years of experience in designing and producing inspection slitter rewinders, narrow-web label slitter rewinders, rotary die-cutting rewinders, digital label converting finishing systems, and flexible packaging finishing equipment.<\/p>\n

This acquisition is said to represent Duplo\u2019s entry into the expanding labels market, enhancing its global presence in related print sectors.<\/p>\n

Both Duplo and BGM will maintain their operations as separate entities, with Duplo continuing its focus on providing digital print finishing solutions for the office and graphic arts markets.<\/p>\n

BGM managing director Annemarie Rhodes said: \u201cSince we formed BGM more than 30 years ago, we have worked hard to develop innovative products and provide excellent customer service, while retaining our family business ethos.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we now look at our future development, we are confident that Duplo will continue with these aims, we are really excited for the opportunities that lay ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

BGM will retain its brand identity and operate as an independent division within the Duplo Group, with plans to appoint a new managing director in the future.<\/p>\n

Duplo aims to collaborate closely with the BGM team to gain insights into the business, laying the groundwork for a long-term cooperative strategy.<\/p>\n

This acquisition aligns with Duplo\u2019s objective to invest in complementary sectors and collaborate with companies that prioritise quality and customer value.<\/p>\n

Duplo president Hideo Tanaka said: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome BGM into the Duplo family. Their reputation for engineering excellence and deep customer commitment aligns perfectly with our values.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur role will be to support BGM\u2019s next phase of growth \u2013 offering investment, strategic guidance, and access to our global expertise in sales, marketing, R&D [research and development], and manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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