Accrol acquires wet wipes and tumble dryer sheets manufacturer

AIM-listed tissue products manufacturer Accrol has expanded its product range and production capacity with the acquisition of Somerset-based Severn Delta.

The firm, which has annual revenues of £5m, specialises in the production of wet wipes and tumble dryer sheets.

Severn Delta currently operates four production lines from its 33,000 sq ft facility in Somerset, with three lines manufacturing biodegradable personal care, household, and disinfectant wet wipes, and the other producing tumble dryer sheets.

The deal was completed for an EBITDA multiple of less than 3x before synergies and was funded from the Blackburn-based group's existing cash reserves.

Accrol highlighted its successful acquisition and integration of John Dale in April 2021 as a model for scaling its business at pace.

Gareth Jenkins, chief executive officer of Accrol, said: "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Severn Delta and welcome its employees into the group.

"Severn Delta enhances our market share in the wet wipe segment and extends our product range, adding further personal care and household wipes. The business currently operates four production lines which we believe can be utilised further to support our customers with their growth and generate a significant return on investment."