POSSEHL Identification Solutions

POSSEHL Identification Solutions (PID) is an alliance of Possehl companies which specialise in Print and Apply technology, industrial labelling, coding, software, and label production. PID is part of the highly diversified, globally active POSSEHL Group based in Lübeck, Germany. With around 13,200 employees in more than 30 countries, Possehl have a consolidated turnover of almost 6 billion euros, making Possehl Group, who were founded in 1847, one of the most important privately owned companies in Germany.

Origin

2017 established business area of the POSSEHL Group (5.5 € bn turnover and ~ 13,200 employees)

Focus

Focus on 100% acquisitions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Growth

Strong growth with a continuous growth rate

Strategy

Long-term investor without a focus on short-term sales strategy or takeovers financed by borrowed funds

Specialisation

Leading investors for unclear succession in the SME sector (focus on Print & Apply)

Investments

Portfolio of 10 companies in the areas of Print & Apply and labelling systems