Packaging supplier GSH Holdings has acquired Easiweigh Limited, specialists in automatic weighing machinery.

Easiweigh was established in 1989, the company supplies weighing equipment, packaging machinery and services to major food producers, as well as providing automated weighing solutions.

Chris Gregory, chairman of the GSH group said: “We were attracted to Easiweigh because its technical expertise and market position are second to none, with the added advantage that we now own a manufacturing base in the UK. This acquistion will strengthen the group considerably, and the integration of the product ranges will enhance the solutions and services we can offer to our augmented customer base.”

Under the deal Easiweigh will continue to manufacture and sell its extensive range of market-leading automated weighing systems under the Easiweigh brand name.

Commenting on the acquistion, Neil Andrews, managing director of Easiweigh, said: “Becoming part of the GSH Group creates a stronger base for future growth. The investment in R&D for Easiweigh product will enable us to retain our position and open up opportunities in new areas.”