U.S. packaging firm Silgan Holdings has expressed interest in acquiring Germany’s medical packaging specialist Gerresheimer, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The potential move underscores growing consolidation in the global packaging sector, particularly in high-value medical and pharmaceutical segments.
Silgan is currently working with advisers on a possible approach, though no formal bid has been submitted, one source said.
Sources cautioned there is no guarantee a deal will materialize or that negotiations will advance to completion.
Gerresheimer, based in Düsseldorf, is a key supplier of packaging solutions for the healthcare and drug industries.
The company previously explored a potential sale last year, holding discussions with private equity investors.
However, those talks ultimately ended without agreement, leaving the company independent for the time being.
Market watchers are closely monitoring developments, as a deal could reshape the competitive landscape in specialized packaging.
