Comar, a custom medical devices, assemblies and specialty packaging services supplier, has acquired pharmaceutical injection molded products supplier Automatic Plastics Ltd. The deal has been backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners.

The transaction helps Comar expand internationally into European markets. Automatic Plastics, based in Dublin, specializes in the custom design, development, molding, and assembly of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. The acquisition also enhances Comar’s medical device and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturing expertise. The combined company will have 11 manufacturing facilities and over 1200 employees worldwide.

“We have proudly served our customers for the last five decades and cannot wait to provide more for them in the future as a part of Comar,” said Al Lawless, managing director of APL. “From the beginning we have trusted in Comar, their capabilities, and most importantly, their culture. They know how to partner with companies, mentor teams, and empower them to drive growth. We truly believe Comar will bring the focus and resources necessary to elevate APL to the next level of performance.”

Mike Ruggieri, CEO of Comar, said, “We are so excited to welcome the APL team to the Comar family. As part of our global vision, we believe it is critical to have a presence in Europe to better serve our medical and pharmaceutical customers many of whom have global reach. APL has superb quality, best-in-class manufacturing, and a spectacular management team that can carry our strategic initiatives forward. We look forward to a successful partnership and continuing our growth journey together.”