CCL Industries Signs Agreement to Acquire Treofan Americas

TORONTO, ON—CCL Industries Inc, a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Treofan America Inc and Trespaphan Mexico Holdings GmbH from their ultimate parent, M&C S.p.A., an Italian public company listed on the Milan stock exchange. The entities … Continued

Transcontinental Inc Acquires Multifilm Packaging Corporation

MONTREAL, Canada—Transcontinental Inc announced that it has acquired Multifilm Packaging Corporation, a flexible packaging supplier located in Elgin, near Chicago, in Illinois, employing more than 70 people. The company specializes in piece-wraps and high-barrier laminates for the confectionery, snacks and dry foods markets. Multifilm offers an integrated manufacturing process and distinguishes itself through its expertise … Continued

Maxcess International Acquires Componex

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has acquired Componex. Headquartered in Edgerton, WI, Componex will join Menges Roller, Valley Roller, Webex, Fife, Tidland and MAGPOWR under the Maxcess International umbrella of companies. “The acquisition of an innovative brand like Componex adds tremendous value to our … Continued

Sun Chemical & DIC Corp Acquire Luminescence Holdings Ltd

PARSIPPANY, NJ—Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corp, have acquired Luminescence Holdings Ltd, a manufacturer of currency, tax stamp, passports, ID cards, secure documents and brand protection inks for the security market. With the acquisition of the U.K.-based company, Sun Chemical will increase its market share in the securities market. By combining Luminescence’s portfolio … Continued

Xitron Acquires Computer-to-Plate & Computer-to-Film RIP Business of RTI

ANN ARBOR, MI—Xitron, a leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital and high-speed inkjet printing, has announced an agreement with Global Graphics Software, developer of the Harlequin RIP and parent company to RTI-RIPs.com. On Jan. 2, Xitron acquired the Computer-to-Plate and Computer-to-Film RIP business of RTI. Prior to the agreement, RTI … Continued

Flexography M&A: Building Value for Your Company’s Future

Merger and acquisition activity has become intense in recent years, especially for companies with strong flexographic capabilities. Our firm sells packaging and other plastics companies for a living. That is what we do, every day. And we have learned there is no single individual trait packaging and other plastics companies look for more commonly than … Continued

ProAmpac Acquires Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products

CINCINNATI, OH–ProAmpac, one of the nation’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products (Bonita). Specializing in paper packaging products including custom and stock shopping bags, merchandise bags, foodservice packaging and folding cartons, Bonita product complements ProAmpac’s existing flexible packaging offerings. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The … Continued

Container Graphics Corporation Acquires General Graphics

CARY, NC—Container Graphics Corporation (CGC) announced the acquisition of General Graphics and its locations in Jacksonville and Winter Haven, FL. Both locations manufacture flexographic printing plates and rotary and flat cutting dies for the corrugated industry as well as for other packaging segments. General Graphics was founded in 1966 by Charles E. Wilson. CGC’s existing … Continued

WestRock Announces Agreements to Acquire Plymouth Packaging

ATLANTA, GA—WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire substantially all of the assets of Plymouth Packaging, Inc. Plymouth is a corrugated packaging company that derives approximately 70 percent of its sales from its “Box on Demand” systems and corrugated fanfold, and 30 … Continued

Campbell’s to Acquire Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.

CAMDEN, NJ & CHARLOTTE, NC—Campbell Soup Company and Snyder’s-Lance announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for Campbell’s to acquire Snyder’s-Lance for $50.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 27 percent to Snyder’s-Lance’s closing stock price on Dec. 13, the last trading day prior to … Continued