Acquisitions

ValorFlex Packaging, a newly formed flexible packaging company located in Dickson, Tennessee, has acquired the assets of Jet Packaging Group, a flexible packaging company known for its market share in lamination and flexographic printing. With this acquisition, ValorFlex Packaging aims to leverage Jet’s strengths to provide enhanced solutions, improved customer experiences,…

XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business from Element Solutions Inc. The transaction was signed on 1 September 2024 and has been approved by all the relevant regulators globally. The combined business will have…

Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced that the European Commission issued its Phase I clearance of its combination with DS Smith on January 24. The clearance is conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest its box plants located in Mortagne, Saint-Amand, and Cabourg (France), Ovar (Portugal) and Bilbao (Spain)….

Resource Label Group, a provider of custom label and packaging solutions across North America, has announced the acquisition of Screenprint/Dow’s label business. This acquisition highlights Resource Label Group’s commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of label industry leaders, as well as providing an exceptional home for these businesses and…

Reflex Group has announced its acquisition of CB Printed Technology, a specialty print provider based in Los Angeles, California. This strategic acquisition brings Reflex Group’s operations into North America, adding specialized capabilities in security labels for applications like authentication and anti-counterfeiting. The Los Angeles site also has additional capacity to expand…

Amcor and Berry Global have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor and Berry shareholders owning approximately 63…

River Associates Investments, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has acquired ID Label, Inc. Founded in 1994 and based in Lake Villa, Illinois, ID Label is a manufacturer of variable information barcode labels and warehouse signage for 3PLs and multi-site manufacturers. The company provides design engineering,…

Munich, Germany based Max Valier Holdings has recently acquired Kolbus GmbH & Co.KG, according to press reports. The acquisition of the Kolbus parent company and all global subsidiaries in the UK, USA, China and Europe will be complete by January 1.  Kolbus has been a family-owned business for 249 years and…

Mountainside, New Jersey based Digital Color Concepts (DCC) has announced its acquisition of TigerPress, a comprehensive folding carton and commercial print manufacturer based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. This strategic transaction significantly boosts DCC’s manufacturing capacity and extends its presence throughout the Northeast. TigerPress will continue to deliver outstanding customer service, rapid…

Chagrin Falls, Ohio based Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the successful acquisition of American Spool & Packaging, Inc (Amspak). Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, Amspak’s primary business is converting sheets, and mill rolls into specialty packaging products. Their product line includes spiral paper tubes, folding paper cartons, paper spools and reels,…