Blue Sea Capital Leads Recapitalization of Innovative FlexPak

Shorehill Capital Recapitalizes Flexpak, LLC

August 6, 2021

Packaging

Shorehill Capital LLC completed a recapitalization of Flexpak, LLC, a Woods Cross, Utah-based value-added packaging distributor, with the transaction closing on July 30, 2021. Founder and CEO Brian Kellen and several members of management retain significant ownership and Kellen will continue as President and CEO; financing was provided by Principal Alternative Credit and GMB Capital Partners.

Flexpak, LLC Acquires Preferred Packaging Products, Inc.

February 6, 2023

Packaging

Flexpak, LLC, a Shorehill Capital-backed value-added packaging distributor based in Woods Cross, Utah, completed the acquisition of Thornton, Colorado-based Preferred Packaging Products, Inc. on February 1, 2023. The add-on expands Flexpak's geographic footprint into Colorado and adds specialized packaging capabilities serving end markets including electronics, instrumentation, consumer products and healthcare.

The Halifax Group Recapitalizes Prairie Industries and Nu-Pak

September 25, 2019

Packaging

The Halifax Group completed a recapitalization investment in Prairie Industries, Inc. and Nu-Pak, Inc., partnering with the companies' founders and management to support growth in contract packaging and contract manufacturing. Headquartered in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, the combined business operates multiple packaging and food-manufacturing facilities; terms were not disclosed.

Flexpak, LLC Acquires ACE Packaging of AZ

July 11, 2022

Packaging

Flexpak, LLC, a Shorehill Capital portfolio company, completed the acquisition of ACE Packaging of AZ on July 1, 2022. ACE, a Phoenix-based value-added distributor of corrugated boxes, stretch film, foam and polybags, will continue operating with former owners Mark Lundberg and Kevin Aldridge in ongoing roles as Flexpak expands its geographic presence into Arizona.

C-P Flexible Packaging (First Atlantic Capital portfolio) Acquires Prestige‑Pak, Inc.

August 3, 2021

Packaging

C-P Flexible Packaging, a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, has acquired Prestige‑Pak, Inc., a family‑owned Wisconsin manufacturer of printed packaging films serving retail food markets. The acquisition expands C‑P’s North American manufacturing footprint and adds flexographic printing, laminating and slitting capabilities to support snack, confectionery and baked‑goods customers.

Great Point Partners Recapitalizes SteriPack

June 17, 2019

Medical Devices

Great Point Partners completed a growth recapitalization of SteriPack to support the contract manufacturer's next phase of expansion and an aggressive add-on acquisition strategy. SteriPack, headquartered in Mullingar, Ireland, is a contract manufacturer and value‑added services provider to medical device and pharmaceutical customers with ~650 employees and facilities in Poland, Malaysia and the United States.