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Pixelle Specialty Solutions Acquires Specialty Paper Mills from Verso Corporation

November 12, 2019

Manufacturing

Pixelle Specialty Solutions, the Lindsay Goldberg‑backed specialty paper platform, agreed to acquire Verso Corporation’s specialty paper mills in Jay, Maine (Androscoggin) and Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The deal, announced in November 2019 and completed in February 2020, expands Pixelle’s production capacity and establishes it as the largest specialty papers producer in North America by annual tonnage.

Veritiv Completes Acquisition of Orora Packaging Solutions

December 11, 2024

Packaging

Veritiv Operating Company has completed the acquisition of Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS), the North American packaging and distribution business of Orora. The deal brings nearly 3,000 OPS employees and expands Veritiv's specialty packaging, design-to-delivery and distribution capabilities across North America.

Verallia Acquires Vidrala's Glass Business in Italy (Corsico Plant)

July 4, 2024

Packaging

Verallia has completed the acquisition of Vidrala's glass business in Italy, including the Corsico plant near Milan, for an enterprise value of €230 million. The Corsico facility (225 kt/year capacity, two furnaces) and nearly 200 employees will expand Verallia's production footprint and glass packaging offerings for the food, beer and spirits markets in Italy.

VORTEQ Acquires Assets of Zegers Incorporated

October 26, 2023

Manufacturing

VORTEQ Coil Finishers has acquired the assets of Zegers Incorporated, a Lansing, Illinois-based producer of coated aluminum and steel products. The add-on deal—supported by VORTEQ’s sponsor Shadowbriar Capital Partners—expands VORTEQ’s coil coating capabilities and strengthens its Midwest footprint; terms were not disclosed.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Acquires Veritiv Corporation

August 7, 2023

Packaging

An affiliate of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has completed the acquisition of Veritiv Corporation for $170.00 per share, valuing the company at approximately $2.6 billion. Veritiv, a leading North American distributor of packaging, JanSan/hygiene and print products headquartered in Atlanta, will become a privately held company under CD&R to pursue accelerated organic and inorganic growth and operational improvements.

Versalis Acquires Remaining 64% Stake in Novamont from Mater-Bi

April 28, 2023

Manufacturing

Versalis, Eni's chemical company, has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 64% of Novamont held by Mater-Bi (controlled by Investitori Associati II and NB Renaissance), giving Versalis full ownership of Novamont. The deal aims to integrate Novamont's renewable-chemistry platform into Versalis to accelerate capability expansion and decarbonize Versalis' product portfolio; closing is subject to regulatory approvals.