Astara Capital Acquires Flexible Packaging Operations of Garlock Printing & Converting
January 28, 2021
Astara Capital Partners has acquired the flexible packaging operations of Garlock Printing & Converting, marking Astara's first platform investment since the firm launched in June 2020. Garlock will continue to be led by founder and CEO Pete Garlock and will focus on expanding its flexible and sustainable film packaging capabilities with support from Astara and a team of experienced industry executives.
- Buyers
- Astara Capital Partners
- Targets
- Garlock Printing & Converting
- Platforms
- Garlock Printing & Converting
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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