Adelphi Masterfil acquires Karmelle to bolster UK machinery manufacturing

A takeover by West Sussex-based Adelphi Masterfil will fold Karmelle’s 35-year engineering operation into the Adelphi Group, strengthening the UK’s domestic machinery sector and expanding its production capabilities 

Adelphi Masterfil has acquired Huddersfield-based engineering firm Karmelle in a move that consolidates two long-standing British manufacturers of liquid filling, capping and labelling equipment.

The deal brings Karmelle into the Adelphi Group of Companies, the family-owned packaging machinery manufacturer headquartered in West Sussex. The transaction follows the planned retirement of Karmelle’s previous owners, who sought a buyer committed to keeping production in the Huddersfield area and maintaining the company’s engineering heritage.

Karmelle has now relocated to Adelphi’s Huddersfield manufacturing site, with its former owners working alongside Adelphi during the handover to ensure continuity for staff and customers. Both companies have built reputations over several decades for precision-built machinery, reliability and long-term customer partnerships.

Chris Wilson, managing director of the Adelphi Group, said the acquisition “marks a significant milestone” for the company.
“Adelphi Masterfil and Karmelle share a deep commitment to UK manufacturing excellence, engineering innovation, reliability, and long-standing customer partnerships,” he said. “By bringing the teams and technologies together, Adelphi and Karmelle will offer customers more comprehensive, end-to-end solutions, while continuing to uphold the service excellence, responsiveness, and engineering integrity our customers value. We are delighted to welcome Karmelle into the Adelphi family.”

Karmelle’s former owner, Peter Krawczuk, said the partnership would preserve the company’s legacy and strengthen its future.
“We are pleased that Karmelle has joined the Adelphi Group,” he added. “Both companies share a passion for UK manufacturing, sustainable engineering and building trusted, long-term customer relationships. We know customers will value the continuity of the same great people, products and support, now under a single, stronger brand.”

The acquisition expands Adelphi’s technical capabilities and broadens the product range available through the group, which includes the Masterfil and Mastercap machinery lines as well as turnkey production systems for full-scale manufacturing.

Founded in 1947, the Adelphi Group comprises four divisions — Adelphi Masterfil, Adelphi Manufacturing, Adelphi Pharma Hygiene Products and Adelphi Healthcare Packaging. The company remains family-owned and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

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