Acquisitions

Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Eastern Business Forms, LLC (“EBF” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Gen Cap America (“GCA”) on its sale to Ahlstrom Oyj (“Ahlstrom”). EBF is now part of Ahlstrom’s Filtration and Life…

Elkhart, Indiana based Welch Packaging Group, Inc., a family-owned and operated manufacturer of custom corrugated products, has announced its merger with Elite Packaging of Jeffersonville, IN. Founded in 2015, Elite Packaging has built a solid reputation in a competitive market by being solutions-focused and service-driven. Like Welch, Elite prioritizes relationships—developing customized…

Atlanta, Georgia based Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving the building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation industries. “This acquisition strengthens Veritiv’s core packaging platform in the…

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania based SupplyOne, Inc., a leading distributor of custom corrugated and value-added packaging solutions in North America, announced that it has acquired the business of Vital Pack, a Signal Hill, California-based packaging distributor with in-house label printing capabilities and a strong presence throughout the state. Vital Pack operates from…

Lorge, a label manufacturer based in Vénissieux, France, near Lyon, has joined the Barcodis group. Based in Villebon-sur-Yvette in the Essonne region of France, Barcodis designs and manufactures end-to-end traceability solutions combining hardware, software, consumables and associated services. Founded more than forty years ago, the group now employs 150 people and…

Tempe, Arizona based Foam Packaging Specialties, LLC, a leader in custom foam solutions, has acquired Advanced Packaging Specialties Inc., a Phoenix-based company known for its box design, manufacturing and packaging distribution. The acquisition expands Foam Packaging Specialties’ offerings to include complete packaging systems such as custom foam inserts, corrugated boxes and…

Atlanta, Georgia based Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced that it has acquired the packaging distribution business of S. Walter Packaging Corp., a provider of custom packaging solutions serving retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and fashion markets. “This acquisition supports…

Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG) announced the acquisition of Northwest Packaging Inc., based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This strategic move not only expands TRG’s manufacturing capabilities into the state of Minnesota but also helps enhance its commitment to delivering exceptional packaging solutions through a shared vision and family-oriented values….

Minneapolis, Minnesota based Meyers, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of Mankato Packaging of North Mankato, Minnesota. The company said the strategic move underscores its continued commitment to expand its presence in the folding cartons sector—a key component of its mission to deliver industry-leading, sustainable packaging solutions….

Decatur, Illinois based Huston Patterson and Lewisburg, Tennessee based Lewisburg Printing Company, which merged operations in April of 2022, officially unveiled their unified brand identity as Lewisburg Patterson Company. This rebrand marks the next phase in the evolution of two industry-leading printing companies with a combined legacy of over 250 years….