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SPHERE

Broader sector Private
Headquarters
Villeurbanne, FR
Segment
Speciality Plastics
Stories held
1
Last story
19 Sep 2026

SPHERE Group is a French maker of household and industrial packaging films and bags, including bio-based and compostable materials, operating 18 production sites across Europe. The group reported turnover of close to EUR 814m in 2025 and employs more than 1,800 people.

1 stories · 2026

SPHERE acquires French industrial packaging maker Polyex

French household and compostable packaging group SPHERE has acquired the entirety of Polyex, a French manufacturer of extruded polyethylene sleeves, covers and bags for industrial clients. The deal extends SPHERE's reach beyond its traditional professional, public-sector and retail customer base and complements its existing subsidiary Alfaplas. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Why this mattersBolt-on consolidates SPHERE's push into industrial flexible packaging, broadening its customer base beyond retail and public-sector channels.

  • SPHERE acquired 100% of Polyex, announced 19 September 2026.
  • Polyex extrudes polyethylene-based sleeves, covers and bags for industrial customers.
  • The deal complements SPHERE's existing subsidiary Alfaplas.
  • SPHERE has been backed by investment firm Hivest Capital Partners since 2024.
  • Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Law firm August Debouzy advised on the transaction across corporate, tax, contract, financing and employment matters.
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