[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Wepa Hygieneprodukte and Partners
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Wepa Hygieneprodukte GmbH, Ludwig Melosch Vertriebs - GmbH & Co. KG, and RP Concept sp. z o.o., allowing them to create a joint venture named RWM Polska sp. z o.o.
04.03.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-61/2026 on March 5, 2026, approving the merger between Wepa Hygieneprodukte GmbH, Ludwig Melosch Vertriebs - GmbH & Co. KG, and RP Concept sp. z o.o. The merger involves the establishment of a joint venture called RWM Polska sp. z o.o., located in Piechowice, Poland.
The decision was made following an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the involved parties. The authority determined that the merger would not negatively impact competition in the market, thus granting approval without imposing any remedies or conditions.
Notably, the decision did not require a detailed justification as it fully aligned with the requests of the parties involved and did not address any contentious interests. The approval allows the companies to proceed with their plans to collaborate under the new entity.
