ProAmpac Acquires Gelpac from Investor Group Led by Namakor
March 13, 2024
ProAmpac has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gelpac from an investor group led by NAMAKOR Holdings, with Groupe W Investissements and CDPQ participating. The acquisition expands ProAmpac’s flexible-packaging capabilities and capacity across the United States and Canada, allowing the combined company to better serve food & beverage, agriculture, industrial and pharmaceutical end markets.
- Buyers
- ProAmpac
- Targets
- Gelpac
- Sellers
- NAMAKOR Holdings, Groupe W Investissements, CDPQ
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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