ProMach Acquires CL&D Graphics (including CL&D Digital)
November 2, 2021
ProMach has acquired CL&D Graphics and CL&D Digital, adding flexographic and digital web packaging and converting capabilities to its portfolio. The acquisition brings CL&D’s four locations and more than 280 employees (headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin) into ProMach to expand its flexible packaging offerings and provide combined machinery-and-material solutions to CPG customers across North America.
- Buyers
- ProMach
- Targets
- CL&D Graphics, CL&D Digital
- Sellers
- Michael Dowling (Chairman and owner)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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