ZEUS Group has completed the acquisitions of Empire Tapes, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist adhesive tapes, and Rio Tinto Plásticos, a Spanish distributor and manufacturer of sustainable packaging products.
The moves form part of Zeus’ growth trajectory across Europe.
Empire Tapes brings more than 20 years of experience in adhesive technologies, serving industrial clients across the UK and globally. The acquisition bolsters Zeus’ industrial packaging capabilities and expands its specialist offering in technical adhesives such as double-sided, masking, and barrier tapes.
The acquisition of Rio Tinto Plásticos, meanwhile, helps consolidates Zeus’ position in the Iberian Peninsula. The company is known for its sustainable, single-use packaging solutions for the vending, hospitality, and catering sectors.
Brian O’Sullivan, founder and owner of Zeus Group, said, “These acquisitions reflect Zeus’ ambition to deliver world-class, sustainable packaging solutions by combining technical excellence with local market insight. Empire Tapes and Rio Tinto Plásticos are both highly respected operators in their fields. Their addition to the Zeus family brings new capability, enhanced customer value, and an even stronger platform for future growth across Europe.”
Gerardo Paredes, general director of Rio Tinto Plásticos, will remain in post and take on a leadership role in Zeus’ food packaging division. Dean Sherriff, chairman of Empire Tapes, welcomed the opportunity to accelerate the company’s growth and technical development under Zeus’ ownership.
