BPOC Makes Strategic Investment in Praxis Packaging Solutions
September 10, 2022
Chicago-based healthcare investor BPOC (Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company) made a strategic minority/majority investment in Praxis Packaging Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based contract packaging provider for OTC/Rx pharmaceuticals, medical devices, animal health and health & beauty products. Huizenga Group will retain a minority stake; proceeds will fund expanded sales and marketing and broadened service capabilities, and John Lowry will join Praxis as Executive Chairman.
- Targets
- Praxis Packaging Solutions
- Sellers
- Huizenga Group
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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