ANTALIS has confirmed it has acquired a portfolio of brands, including Conqueror, Curious Collection, Keaykolour, Pop’Set and Rives, from its former supplier Arjowiggins Scotland Limited, which was placed into administration in September.
Together with the Olin brand, Antalis said the move demonstrates its commitment to offering a premium fine papers range of text & cover, letterheads, textured boards, premium coloured offset, labels and envelopes.
“We are happy to provide a long-term future for these iconic brands,” said Xavier Jouvet, Antalis Group papers director. “We are already working on relaunching these brands with the support of best-in-class suppliers for a renewed assortment with a focus on quality and service levels.
“In the meantime, we have also acquired the vast majority of the remaining finished goods of these brands. This additional stock, on top of the current inventory we already have in our warehouses, should allow us to respond to most of our customer demand in the coming months until the transition to new sourcing in Q1 2023.
“In countries where Antalis or other KPP Group distribution companies are not directly present, our plans are to continue to make these brands available through a network of distribution partners.”
Alistair McAlinden, MD at Interpath Advisory and joint administrator, commented, “We are pleased to have concluded this transaction which safeguards the future of this portfolio of premium fine papers.”
