Forbes Solicitors has advised Vanguard Vertex on its acquisition of TPCC Holdings Limited, the parent company of The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company.

The deal sees Vanguard Vertex acquire 100% of TPPC shares for an undisclosed sum, with ambitions to broaden the company’s product portfolio and increase turnover to more than eight figures. The multi-million pound business employs 30 staff across its UK and China operations, including a 15,000 sq ft manufacturing facility based in Clitheroe.

TPPC’s subsidiaries have traded for nearly two decades, producing an extensive range of paper-based drinks cups, food pots, recyclable plastic cups and complementary accessories such as straws, lids and stickers. Supplying customers across the UK and Europe, the company also provides paper-based ventilator products for the healthcare sector, along with in-house design and artwork services for bespoke branding and product personalisation.

Oliver Alcock, founder of Vanguard Vertex, said:

“There’s vast opportunity to expand the supply of paper-based and recyclable plastic food and drink containers. Cafes, coffee shops, takeaways and bars, as well as festivals and events are looking for sustainable and circular ways to serve customers. We are well positioned to meet this demand. The company has a strong history of manufacturing bespoke cups and the ability to meet the demands of operators of all sizes.

“The TPPC management team were very helpful and supported a smooth acquisition. We’re now very much focused on innovation and strategies for expanding our product ranges.”**

Gemma Catlow (pictured), Legal Executive at Forbes Solicitors, added:

“Vanguard Vertex prides itself on providing business owners with a straightforward, clearly defined exit, which respects everyone’s goals. We were able to work closely with the TPPC management team and their advisers to achieve this.”

The deal marks the latest in a string of successful transactions for Forbes Solicitors. The firm’s corporate team recently advised on deals worth more than £160 million during its most recent financial year, which ended 30 April 2025.