LongAcre Group Invests In PolyBlend

Matt Dixon • Sep 13, 2022

About PolyBlend

Polyblend UK Ltd is one of the market leaders in PVC based polymers. We are experts in manufacturing a comprehensive range of liquid plastisol and dispersion systems, complemented by our Speciality Distribution business supplying plasticisers, resins and PVC additives.

About LongAcre Group

Longacre is a group of highly specialised, technical products and services companies focused on attractive and growing B2B end markets. Longacre Group employs over 600 people in 17 locations across Europe, US and Asia with turnover in excess of £130m in our core sectors of: Technical Manufacturing, Business Services, Speciality Chemicals, and Healthcare Products and Services.

CCD Partners' role

Steve Mothersole advised Longacre Group on its talent options and subsequently supported recruitment of new leadership for Polyblend.

Mark Stewart MD of Polyblend, commented:

“We see this as a hugely positive chapter in Polyblend’s history. The involvement of Longacre Group will bring new energy to the business, helping it to build on its already strong foundations.


Stani Schmidt-Chiari, of Longacre Group, commented:

“We are excited by the opportunity to work with the Polyblend team to grow the business in its core markets as well as exploring avenues for acquisitive growth.


Matt and Stephen, thank you for helping us find such a great Chief Executive candidate for Polyblend. Many thanks from the team at Longacre Group."



Selected information, quotes, and logos reproduced from the original press release found here - LINK

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