The German online printer consumables retailer, TonerPartner Group, has acquired a leading French online printing supplies retailer RousselleCom.
The German online printer consumables retailer, TonerPartner Group (“TonerPartner”), has announced the acquisition of Amiens-based RousselleCom (“RousselleCom”), a leading online printing supplies retailer in France that operates the CartoucheClub.com and RousselleCom.com webshops.
The company said: “The acquisition of RousselleCom constitutes an important step for TonerPartner to expand its footprint across further European markets. The combination will create a leading player in the French online market for ink and toner cartridges.”
Oliver Ahrens, CEO of TonerPartner, comments: “After several add-on acquisitions in Germany and our organic expansion throughout Europe, the acquisition of RousselleCom is the logical next step to advance TonerPartner’s European expansion. Both companies have a proven track record in reliably supplying its customers with high quality products from their comprehensive offerings. With RousselleCom, TonerPartner has joined forces with its ideal French partner sharing a joint entrepreneurial mind set and vision”.
Founded in 1993 and based in Hattingen (Germany), TonerPartner is one of Europe’s leading online retailers. The TonerPartner Group includes HQ-Patronen, TonerPartner Deutschland and Tintencenter, specialising in marketing a wide range of printer consumables across European markets. The range consists of original branded products, high-quality white-label, own branded compatible alternatives, environmentally friendly products recycled products for a wide range of printers.
RousselleCom was founded in 2008 and is a leading French online retailer of ink and toner cartridges in France with its successful e-commerce platforms RousselleCom.com and CartoucheClub.com and is an official distributor of the Ninestar brand.
TonerPartner is a portfolio company of funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners.
