CurTec Acquired by Ampersand Capital Partners

Deal News | Jul 21, 2025 | Ampersand Capital Partners

CurTec Acquired by Ampersand Capital Partners

Ampersand Capital Partners, a prominent private equity firm with a focus on growth equity investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, has acquired CurTec Group B.V., a Netherlands-based manufacturer known for its high-performance plastic packaging solutions tailored to pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. With operations in the Netherlands and the U.S., CurTec is renowned for its GMP-compliant, UN-certified packaging integral to the secure handling of high-value biopharmaceutical and chemical substances. Bencis Capital Partners, the previous owner, facilitated the evolution of CurTec into a global leader in regulated packaging through a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence. The strategic acquisition by Ampersand aims to expand CurTec's U.S. operations, bolster product innovation, and widen its market influence. CurTec's newly opened state-of-the-art facility in South Carolina enhances its service capability to the North American market, augmenting its European operations. This acquisition underscores Ampersand's commitment to investing in sustainable and high-growth opportunities within the healthcare supply chain.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Pharmaceutical Packaging
  • Specialty Chemicals

Geography

  • Netherlands – CurTec is headquartered in Rijen, Netherlands, and was previously owned by Bencis Capital Partners.
  • United States – CurTec has expanded operations in the U.S. with a new facility in South Carolina.

Industry

  • Private Equity – Ampersand Capital Partners is involved as a private equity firm investing in CurTec.
  • Pharmaceutical Packaging – CurTec specializes in high-performance packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Specialty Chemicals – CurTec manufacturers packaging solutions for specialty chemical applications.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    CurTec Group B.V.Target CompanyCompanyManufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging solutions.
    Ampersand Capital PartnersBuyerPrivate Equity FirmPrivate equity firm focused on growth equity investments in life sciences and healthcare.
    Bencis Capital PartnersSelling CompanyInvestment FirmPrevious owner of CurTec, facilitating growth and innovation.
    Bart van BerkelCEO of CurTecPersonCEO of CurTec focusing on scaling operations and innovation.