Investment Bank for the Packaging Sector
We follow trends and customize our process to fit the unique needs of our clients and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Collaboration and Inspired Thinking Deliver Results
The packing industry is in the midst of transformation, continually evolving to meet consumer demands and keep pace with technological advancements. Our team is dedicated to helping clients grow and prosper in this time of change. As a leading middle-market investment bank for packaging sector, we stay ahead of the trends through our global network of professionals and strong relationships with industry innovators, sharing market intelligence and perspectives. This collaboration ensures that we are investigating every potential solution, customizing our process and delivering outstanding outcomes for the unique dynamics of each individual client.
Sector Focus
Flexibles
- Bags
- Films
- Pouches
- Rollstock
Labels
- Cut and Stack
- Glue Applied
- Heat Transfer
- In-Mold
- Pressure Sensitive
- Shrink Sleeve
- Specialty
Rigid
- Bottles
- Cans
- Caps & Closures
- Cups
- Pumps
- Trays
- Clamshells
Paperboard
- Container Board
- Corrugated Boxes
- Folding Cartons
- Point-of-Purchase Displays
- Tube & Core
Contract Packaging & Filling
- Aerosol
- Formulation Development
- Liquid
- Semi-Solid
- Solid
Lincoln’s team, extensive packaging expertise and ability to run a highly competitive process were important factors in achieving an outstanding result.
Perspectives & Publications

Packaging Quarterly Review Q4 2020
After an initial slowdown in activity due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) during early 2020, we witnessed a substantial rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in Q4 2020. Within the packaging market, […]

Packaging Quarterly Review Q3 2020
Since Q1 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) has had a widespread impact on the global economy and slowed down mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the middle market. However, across the globe, […]

Packaging Quarterly Review Q2 2020
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has greatly impacted the global economy and slowed down M&A activity in the middle market, particularly in April and May. The packaging industry has performed well through […]

Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2020
While the overall impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the packaging industry has been moderate, the packaging M&A market is slowing down in real-time as companies focus attention on current operations.
Recent Transactions
Meet our Senior Team with Packaging Expertise
Global Leadership

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director | Management Board Member
Frankfurt
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director | Head of Switzerland
Zurich
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
Managing Director | CEO North America
Chicago
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Michael Drill
Managing Director | Chairman of the Management Board | CEO Germany
Frankfurt
My approach to building a relationship with each and every client begins and ends with trust. I want to be viewed as a true advisor, focused on our client’s long-term success.
Eric Malchow
Managing Director | President North America
Chicago