SK Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Ecopol S.p.A.
July 27, 2023
Affiliates of SK Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Ecopol S.p.A., a Italy-headquartered producer of water‑soluble and biodegradable films, while CEO Mauro Carbone and minority investor Tikehau Capital retain significant stakes. The investment will support Ecopol's continued expansion of production capacity — including its new U.S. facility in Griffin, Georgia — and accelerate entry into new markets and applications for sustainable delivery systems.
- Buyers
- SK Capital Partners, LP
- Targets
- Ecopol S.p.A.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Tuscany, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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