DLA Piper has advised the shareholders of Sheffield-based William Beckett Plastics Limited on the acquisition of 100% of its share capital by MOCAP Limited, the UK subsidiary of Missouri-based MOCAP LLC.

William Beckett Plastics, located at Tinsley Industrial Estate in Sheffield, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialised plastic packaging for the world's cutting tool industry. It is also exceptional in providing Technical Moulding Services in Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding and Vacuum Forming.

MOCAP is the leader in Plastic & Rubber Masking, Product Protection, Components, and Custom Moulding which began manufacturing dip moulded vinyl caps, grips and plugs in 1982 at its first factory located in St. Louis, Missouri USA.

The Sheffield-based DLA Piper team comprised legal director Anna Lewis and associate Chloe Roberts.