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ProAmpac Acquires Rapid Action Packaging (RAP)

January 11, 2021

Packaging

ProAmpac has acquired Rapid Action Packaging (RAP), a U.K.-based manufacturer of cellulose-based sustainable packaging for ready-to-eat and fresh prepared foods. The acquisition expands ProAmpac's manufacturing capabilities and sustainable product offering for retail food markets; terms were not disclosed and Ludgate Investments exited its investment in RAP.

Investcorp Leads INR 340 Crore Growth Investment in Canpac Trends

December 14, 2023

Packaging

Investcorp has led an INR 340 crore (approximately $41 million) growth investment in Canpac Trends, a paper-based packaging manufacturer headquartered in Ahmedabad. The transaction provides a partial exit to JM Financial India Fund II and will be used to expand Canpac’s production footprint across India, accelerate acquisitions and strengthen R&D.

ACR (AmerCareRoyal) Acquires Mat-Pac, Inc.

October 9, 2024

Packaging

ACR (AmerCareRoyal), a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Mat-Pac, Inc., a supplier of paper, plastic, aluminum and sustainable packaging solutions for the North American foodservice and janitorial/sanitation markets. The add-on strengthens ACR's product portfolio, expands its reach across foodservice and JanSan end markets, and retains the Mat-Pac leadership (the Jimenez family) in an ongoing role.

Marco Rubber & Plastics Acquires American Seal & Packing

August 30, 2023

Manufacturing

Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired American Seal & Packing (AS&P), a Santa Ana-based distributor of O-rings, seals, gaskets and vee packing. The add-on expands Marco's product depth and online distribution capabilities, providing access to AS&P's customer base across aerospace, utility, oil & gas, chemical and wastewater end-markets.

Palladium Equity Partners Acquires Accupac, Inc.

January 22, 2020

Manufacturing

Palladium Equity Partners has acquired Accupac, Inc., a U.S.-based contract manufacturer and packager of personal care and beauty products, from J.H. Whitney Capital Partners. Accupac operates FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facilities in Mainland, Pennsylvania and Lakewood, New Jersey, employs roughly 600 people and generated over $200 million in revenue in 2019; Palladium says it will support growth through product innovation, new account penetration and M&A.

Pritzker Private Capital and GIC Invest in ProAmpac

January 19, 2021

Packaging

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) completed a new investment in ProAmpac, with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and existing and new co-investors investing alongside PPC and ProAmpac management to support the company's next phase of growth. The recapitalization will help ProAmpac pursue future acquisitions and geographic expansion; terms were not disclosed.