Handgards (Wynnchurch) Acquires Inno-Pak from Emerald Lake

Inno-Pak (Emerald Lake-backed) Acquires Albany Packaging

November 29, 2023

Packaging

Inno-Pak LLC, a portfolio company of Emerald Lake Capital Management, has acquired Albany Packaging Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of folding paperboard cartons. The deal (terms not disclosed) expands Inno-Pak's North American manufacturing footprint and paperboard capacity, strengthening its capabilities in foodservice, grocery and convenience-store packaging.

Handgards Acquires Albany Packaging USA

September 25, 2025

Packaging

Handgards, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Albany Packaging USA, a Deerfield Beach-based distributor of paper-based foodservice packaging. The deal expands Handgards' paper-based packaging capabilities and brings Albany's folding carton product line and customer relationships into the Handgards platform.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Handgards from Wind Point Partners

April 16, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Handgards, a Texas-based distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products, from Wind Point Partners in a sponsored buyout with management continuing to lead the business. Wynnchurch said it will support Handgards' growth plan, pursuing add-on acquisitions and operational improvements to expand the company's footprint and capabilities in the foodservice distribution market.

Wind Point Partners Acquires Handgards

October 15, 2020

Manufacturing

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Handgards, Inc., an El Paso, Texas-based manufacturer and supplier of disposable foodservice safety and hygiene products. Wind Point will partner with Handgards management, appointing Joe Kubicek as CEO, and plans to invest in organic growth and expand the company's manufacturing footprint through additional investments and acquisitions.

Handgards Acquires EMI Yoshi

May 18, 2023

Food & Beverage

Handgards, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired EMI Yoshi, a Somerville, New Jersey-based supplier of foodservice tableware and catering products. The deal expands Handgards' product offering in the disposables tabletop category and broadens its distribution footprint into the Southeast U.S.

Inno-Pak Acquires Stalk Market

May 13, 2022

Packaging

US-based food-packaging provider Inno-Pak has acquired compostable packaging manufacturer Stalk Market for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings plant-based, BPI/DIN/OK Compost-certified containers, cups, cutlery and related products into Inno-Pak's portfolio to expand its sustainable packaging offerings across North, Central and South America.