Greif Inc. Acquires 51% Stake in ColePak LLC

Greif, Inc. Agrees to Acquire IPACKCHEM Group SAS from SK Capital Partners

October 31, 2023

Packaging

Greif, Inc. has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire IPACKCHEM Group SAS from an affiliate of SK Capital Partners in a cash transaction valued at $538 million. IPACKCHEM, headquartered in Paris with ~1,400 employees and LTM sales of ~$235 million (adjusted EBITDA ~$57 million), will expand Greif's capabilities in premium barrier and small plastic containers and support growth in EMEA and APAC.

Greif Acquires Majority Stake in Centurion Container LLC

April 3, 2023

Industrial Services

Greif, Inc. completed an all-cash transaction to increase its ownership in Centurion Container LLC from 9% to 80% for $145 million, funded through Greif's existing credit facility. Centurion, a North American leader in IBC and plastic drum reconditioning with eight U.S. facilities, will be reported within Greif's Global Industrial Packaging segment and expand Greif's reusable packaging and circular-economy capabilities in North America.

Greif, Inc. Acquires Lee Container Corporation

December 15, 2022

Packaging

Greif, Inc. completed the acquisition of Lee Container Corporation for $300 million in an all-cash transaction funded through Greif's existing credit facility. The acquisition expands Greif's jerrycan and small-plastic container footprint in North America, is expected to be margin-accretive, and to generate approximately $6 million in synergies within the first two years.

Greif Acquires Caraustar Industries from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 Billion

February 11, 2019

Packaging

Greif, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Caraustar Industries from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 billion. Caraustar, headquartered in Austell, Georgia, is a leading producer of uncoated and coated recycled paperboard and recovered-fiber recycling services; the acquisition expands Greif’s recycled paperboard, tubes & cores and industrial packaging capabilities across North America.

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.

ProAmpac Acquires Specialty Packaging, Inc.

May 23, 2022

Packaging

ProAmpac, a Cincinnati-based flexible packaging manufacturer owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has acquired Specialty Packaging, Inc., a family-owned paper, film and foil packaging manufacturer based in Fort Worth, Texas. The acquisition expands ProAmpac's paper bag converting capacity, broadens its recyclable foodservice packaging portfolio and extends its footprint into the southwestern United States.