Essity Acquires Legacy Converting, Inc.
February 2, 2022
Essity has acquired US professional wiping and cleaning manufacturer Legacy Converting, Inc. The transaction (USD 40m plus up to USD 10m earnout) expands Essity’s wiping and cleaning product offering and strengthens its presence in key North American customer segments.
- Buyers
- Essity
- Targets
- Legacy Converting, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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