Mauco Cartex avoids liquidation thanks to court-approved single offer

Summary and context

The Gironde-based Mauco Cartex avoided liquidation and will continue operating after the Libourne Commercial Court approved a sole takeover bid during receivership proceedings. The GDCom group becomes the new owner, preserving a portion of the workforce and keeping the company active amidst a challenging wine-sector environment.

Key facts

Location and sector: Mauco Cartex, a packaging manufacturer for wines and spirits, based in Peujard (Gironde) and Fléac (Charente) in France.
Judicial decision: On October 24, the Libourne Commercial Court validated the sole takeover offer as part of five-month-old receivership proceedings.
New ownership: GDCom, a Loire-based holding company specializing in packaging and communications, with 570 employees and €60 million in sales, is the new owner.
Employment impact: 54 of 73 jobs have been preserved following the takeover.
Industry context: The wine sector’s destabilization severely affected Mauco Cartex, with sales dropping by about one-third to €11.5 million in 2024.

Statements from leadership

Sarah Escat, the managing director, cited multiple disruptions—climatic hazards, a decline in red wine consumption, and broader geopolitical and commercial tensions—that have hit orders and operations, including a deterioration beginning in March due to protectionist statements by Donald Trump.

Labor and union perspective

The Filpac CGT trade union in Bordeaux expressed regret about ongoing job cuts but emphasized that liquidation has been avoided, allowing Mauco Cartex to continue activity rather than ceasing operations entirely.

Outlook

Under GDCom ownership, the company enters a new phase with ongoing supervision and restructuring tied to the takeover, aiming to stabilize production and protect remaining jobs while addressing the market pressures faced by the wine packaging industry.

Author’s summary

GDCom’s takeover preserves Mauco Cartex’s operations and part of its workforce, preventing liquidation amid industry downturns and ongoing restructuring.

PrintIndustry.news — 2025-11-20