Pregis has released a new, free white paper titled “Omni-channel: Protective Packaging Consideration,” which offers a basic tutorial on using the right packaging strategies to bridge the gap between consumer buying expectations and fulfillment strategies, regardless of the shipping location.
Prolamina and Ampac both appeared on Flexible Packaging’s latest “Top 25 Converters” listing.
August 19, 2015
Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced today the creation of a leading flexible packaging company through the merger of portfolio companies Prolamina Corporation and newly acquired Ampac Holdings, LLC. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Berry Plastics Group Inc. and AVINTIV Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for Berry Plastics to acquire AVINTIV Inc. for approximately $2.45 billion in cash on a debt-free, cash-free basis.
According to a report from Mesirow Financial Investment Banking, 2014 was the biggest year of mergers and acquisitions in the packaging industry this side of the great recession – reaching a post-recession high of $29.9 billion.
All equipment is expected to be operational by September 2016 and the expansion is expected to create 94 new jobs.
July 21, 2015
American Packaging Corporation, a top flexible packaging converter in North America, has announced that its board of directors has approved for a major, $45 million expansion at its Flexographic Printing and Laminating Center of Converting Excellence in Story City, Iowa.
Prolamina’s Westfield facility employs over 250 people and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
July 1, 2015
Prolamina Corporation, a leading North American packaging company that serves the food, medical and specialty markets, celebrated groundbreaking on a major renovation to its Westfield, Mass., manufacturing facility.
Printpack has announced that it will close its Fredericksburg, Va., manufacturing plant. Production will be phased out over a period of months, and operations are expected to cease completely in the first quarter of 2016.