Stahl, a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, has signed an agreement to acquire the graphics coatings business of Weilburger Coatings in Brazil.

This step marks the next milestone in Stahl’s Packaging Coatings regional growth strategy, following earlier expansions in Germany and Turkey, and further strengthens the company’s position in the global packaging coatings market.

A strategic step forward in Brazil

Packaging Coatings is a strategic growth area for Stahl. With the addition of the Weilburger Graphics Brazil business, Stahl expands its offering with a complementary portfolio to meet evolving market requirements.

Brazil and the wider Latin American region represent attractive growth markets, particularly in segments such as food, beverage, and consumer packaging. By building on the established customer base and proven technologies, Stahl is well positioned to accelerate its growth in the region.

“Ensuring continuity for our customers is our highest priority,” said Saul Rios, Managing Director LATAM at Stahl. “By maintaining supply and service from the outset, we provide a seamless transition while building a strong foundation for future growth.”

Investing in capabilities in Brazil

During the course of 2026, Stahl will progressively insource the product portfolio at its own site in Brazil.

To support this transition, Stahl has invested in expanding its manufacturing capabilities, enabling the manufacturing of existing Stahl and Weilburger Graphics technologies.

This investment reinforces Stahl’s commitment to combining global expertise with local presence, delivering high-performance solutions supported by strong technical service.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the next weeks, subject to regulatory approvals.

Stahl – Touching lives, for a better world

Stahl is a global provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials. Through our three business lines – Performance Coatings, Leather Finishing and Packaging Coatings – we develop coating solutions used across a wide range of consumer and industrial applications, helping enhance the look, feel and functionality of everyday products.

Our technologies are present in sectors such as footwear and apparel, automotive, luxury goods, packaging and home furnishings. In many of these applications, consumers interact with materials treated with Stahl solutions, reflecting our purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. Our purpose is also reflected in our commitment to sustainability, including emission‑reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Headquartered in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stahl operates a global network of manufacturing sites, application laboratories and commercial offices supporting customers in numerous countries.

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