Acquisitions

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,…

Roselle, New Jersey based Pamarco, a leading manufacturer in the anilox industry, announces the acquisition of TLS Anilox, a German-based company renowned for its excellence in anilox roll manufacturing and customer service. This strategic move, completed in Q4 2023, marks a significant step in Pamarco’s expansion into the European and international…

J.M. Fry Printing Inks announced it is now under new ownership, marking a significant new chapter in its history after proudly serving the North American market for over 87 years. This transition represents not only a new business phase of growth and opportunity, but also continues the story of family commitment…

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has acquired Starport Technologies, a provider of smart label solutions based in Kansas City, Missouri. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Founded in 2006, Starport manufactures a wide range of RFID products and other types of smart labels for numerous consumer and supply chain applications. Its…

XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, has entered into a definitive agreement with Element Solutions Inc. under which XSYS will acquire certain shares and assets held by subsidiaries of Element Solutions Inc, comprising the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business  for an enterprise value of…

Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Kennedy Group, LLC on its sale to Inovar Packaging Group. Family-owned and operated since 1974, The Kennedy Group is a label and packaging platform with two facilities based in Willoughby, Ohio and Levittown, Pennsylvania. With state-of-the-art…

Atlanta, Georgia based Hood Container Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to buy the packaging assets of Independent II in Louisville, Kentucky. Independent II’s assets will complement Hood Container’s footprint and create greater converting capacity for Hood Container in the increasingly important Kentucky and Ohio region. The transaction…

Lakewood, California based Berkley has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Sisco Corporation (also known as Sisco Box and Sisco Container), a family-owned business based in Nashville, Illinois. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Berkley’s continued growth and commitment to serving our customers’ needs with enhanced capabilities,” said Berkley…