Wasdell Group acquires flexible packaging specialist Polypouch
Wasdell Group has completed the acquisition of Polypouch, a Hemel Hempstead-based flexible packaging specialist, adding pouches, sachets and flat-bottom bags to its offering. The deal extends Wasdell's core pharmaceutical, medical device and nutraceutical manufacturing, packaging and logistics business into flexible packaging. Terms were not disclosed.
Why this mattersThe deal gives a pharma-focused contract manufacturer in-house flexible packaging capability to help customers meet EPR and PPWR requirements.
- Wasdell Group has completed the acquisition of Polypouch.
- Polypouch is based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
- Polypouch supplies stand-up, foil, kraft and spout pouches, flat-bottom bags, resealable pouches and sachets, including recyclable, compostable and biodegradable materials.
- Wasdell's core business covers pharmaceutical, medical device and nutraceutical manufacturing, packaging and third-party logistics.
- Daniel Tedham is chief executive of Wasdell Group.
- Stephen Frankel is founder of Polypouch.
- Deal completed on 4 September 2026, Wasdell's third acquisition in six months after Medical Graphics UK in March 2026 and a former Indivior facility in Hull in July 2026
- Polypouch reported net assets of GBP 502,491 at 31 December 2024, up from GBP 465,973, with average staff up to 13 from eight
- Founder Stephen Frankel and Samantha Frankel stepped down as Polypouch directors, replaced by Daniel Tedham and Martin Tedham, with Sam Frankel becoming managing director
- Deal closed on 4 September 2026
- Polypouch was founded in 2010 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- This is Wasdell Group's third acquisition in six months
- Prior deals were Medical Graphics UK Ltd and a new facility in Hull