Rautenberg & Company advises Stibbe Participaties on the sale of Stork Plastics Machinery to ARBURG.

Our team advised Stibbe Participaties B.V. on the sale of Stork Plastics Machinery B.V. to ARBURG. The signing of the transaction took place in July 2026; closing is expected in September 2026.

Stibbe Participaties is a privately owned Dutch family office specialising in buy-and-build strategies for industrial manufacturing businesses worldwide. Founded by Philip Stibbe, the firm focuses on acquiring and developing niche industrial companies with strong technological capabilities and long-term growth potential.

Stork Plastics Machinery, based in Hengelo (the Netherlands), is a specialised manufacturer of high-performance injection moulding machines for packaging applications. The company is renowned for its large, high-speed top-tier solutions with clamping forces exceeding 5,000 kN.

ARBURG is a globally leading family-owned German manufacturer of injection moulding machines and automation solutions for plastics processing. With its leading technological expertise and high commitment to quality, the company is trusted by a global customer base. ARBURG employs around 3,400 people at 37 locations in 27 countries.

The transaction combines two established market participants, strengthening their international sales and service platform while creating substantial value by unlocking synergies across the value chain.

As exclusive sell-side M&A Lead Advisor, our team advised Stibbe Participaties B.V. throughout the entire transaction process, with a particular focus on the strategic and M&A-related aspects of the transaction.