Arbor Packaging Group, a newly established packaging business led by entrepreneur Lieven 's Heeren, has acquired DDS Kistenfabriek, a Belgian specialist manufacturer of wooden crates for the fruit sector. The transaction was driven by the retirement of co-founder William and the current shareholders' desire to ensure long-term continuity under a family successor who shares the values of the business.

Headquartered in Oudenaarde with a second branch in Sint-Truiden, DDS Kistenfabriek has established itself as a trusted partner to fruit growers and producers across Belgium, built on a reputation for craftsmanship and flexibility. The company serves a client base concentrated in the country's key fruit-producing regions.

Degroof Petercam – IMAP Belgium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of DDS Kistenfabriek on the transaction.