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Manufacturer expands range with buyout deal

Walsall foam and rubber manufacturer Alanto says it now wants to target new markets following acquisition

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A foam and rubber manufacturer in the West Midlands has snapped up another company in the region. Walsall-based Alanto has acquired Ramfoam which is one of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's leading polyethylene distributors and fabricators.

Alanto makes a diverse range of products for use across many sectors including marine, construction, automotive and electrical while Tividale-based Ramfoam manufactures products for use in fields such as aeroplane insulation and swimming devices.

The undisclosed deal will increase the newly enlarged group's annual turnover from £10 million to £20 million and more than double the size of its º£½ÇÊÓÆµ workforce.

The buyout brings three additional local manufacturing facilities into the business, enabling Alanto to streamline its transport systems and reduce its carbon footprint.

It also gives the business a footprint in the Middle East which will serve as a key market for future growth.

Kieran McCormack, chief financial officer with Alanto's Canadian parent company Jacobs & Thompson, said: "This is a transformative acquisition for Alanto, turbocharging the growth of our forward order book, expanding the range of products we offer to our customers and bringing new concepts to our service offering.

"While it is no secret that º£½ÇÊÓÆµ manufacturing is continuing to face supply chain issues and labour shortages, we are determined to set clear targets to maintain our success."