Tracked deals
543
543 tracked deals across 2011-2026.
Tracked deals
543
543 tracked deals across 2011-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
426 strategic · 328 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
122 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
| Buyer type | Examples from recent deals |
|---|---|
| Industrial / global packaging | International Paper, Berlin Packaging |
| Packaging platforms & distributors | OSP Holdings, Gravis, Labelink |
| PE-backed sponsors & funds | MBK Partners, CD&R, Kelso & Company-backed Novvia Group |
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso & Company | 17 | Established private equity firm specializing in middle-ma... | PE |
| Novvia Group | 14 | National rigid container and life‑sciences packaging dist... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Resource Label Group, LLC | 14 | Full-service provider of label and packaging solutions (p... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| All4Labels Global Packaging Group | 13 | Global label and packaging manufacturer and digital-print... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| GenNx360 Capital Partners | 12 | Private equity firm focused on middle-market business ser... | PE |
| ProAmpac | 12 | Global flexible packaging and materials-science company p... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Imperial Dade | 11 | Leading independent distributor of foodservice packaging,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| SupplyOne, Inc. | 11 | Leading independent supplier of corrugated and value-adde... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| B2B Industrial Packaging | 9 | Distributor and operator of packaging equipment, supplies... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wellspring Capital Management | 9 | Middle-market private equity firm that sponsors platform ... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) acquired RediBagUSA, a long-time supplier of reusable retail bags, paper products, and packaging solutions serving grocery, restaurant, deli, medical, and industrial markets across the United States. The deal expands ACR’s product breadth and strengthens its ability to meet evolving customer needs, with RediBagUSA’s Jeff Rabiea continuing to be actively involved post-acquisition.
Berlin Packaging announced the acquisition of BlueSky, a family-owned UK packaging solutions provider headquartered in Grimsby. The deal expands Berlin Packaging’s presence and capabilities in the UK and strengthens its offerings across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty/personal care, home care, and beverage packaging markets.
VPK Group acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, giving VPK full ownership of the UK packaging manufacturer. The deal follows VPK’s acquisition of a minority stake in 2024 and expands VPK’s footprint in the United Kingdom.
Apollo-managed funds have completed the sale of their interest in ALTEMIRA Holdings Co., Ltd., a pan-Asian aluminum packaging company, to funds managed by MBK Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal marks an exit for Apollo from ALTEMIRA, which was established in 2022 via a Showa Denko/Resonac and Mitsubishi Materials carve-out combination.
Supremex announced the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Goldrich Printpak Inc. for approximately $34.0 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Goldrich operates a folding carton packaging manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, serving food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics end markets.
TransFRESH Corporation, a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, announced its acquisition of Hazel Technologies, incorporating Hazel’s proprietary Breatheway post-harvest freshness preservation technology. The deal is intended to strengthen TransFRESH’s Tectrol pallet bag capabilities for the berry industry by improving modified atmosphere packaging and shelf-life outcomes.
Novvia Group, a rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, announced it has acquired APC Packaging, a Fort Lauderdale-based supplier of sustainable luxury beauty packaging solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed, and APC’s primary owners Lisa Lin and Christina Lin will continue leading the business post-acquisition.
International Paper acquired Delmarva Corrugated Packaging’s converting facility in Dover, Delaware, to strengthen its regional footprint and expand capacity for sustainable corrugated packaging. The company said the deal will enhance its ability to serve customers faster and with greater reliability.
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has successfully completed a comprehensive financial restructuring and emerged from its prepackaged Chapter 11 process. The company’s restructuring reduced net debt by about $3.8 billion and included an $889 million new equity investment from CD&R and a group of MCC’s existing secured lenders, with CD&R retaining majority ownership.
OSP Holdings, part of OSP Group, acquired all shares of US-based Global Venture as of March 31, with financial terms kept confidential. The acquisition is intended to build a more flexible, faster local supply system for seal and label products and expand OSP’s competitiveness in the domestic U.S. market while supporting its sustainable and innovative packaging vision.
Gravis acquired Western Packaging Solutions, a distributor of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), woven polypropylene bags, and related bulk packaging products. The deal expands Gravis’ Canadian presence and broadens its product offerings and sourcing/commercial capabilities.
Labelink announced it has acquired Litho Québec, a folding cartons packaging printer with an experienced team. The company said the deal expands its manufacturing capabilities and strengthens its supply chain, knowledge base, and execution speed.
International Paper entered into an agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) from One Rock Capital Partners for $360 million. NORPAC operates a paper mill in Longview, Washington and produces lightweight recycled containerboard and other paper grades. The acquisition is intended to strengthen International Paper’s West Coast packaging capabilities and improve production flexibility and service levels.
Kingswood Capital Management, LP completed its acquisition of Coveris’ Business Unit Paper (“BU Paper”), which is transitioning to an independent organization under the new name Paranova Print and Packaging (“Paranova”). Paranova manufactures sustainable paper-based packaging solutions including labels, lined board, cartons, and trays for customers across the United Kingdom and Europe.
MIDLAND announced it has acquired Wetoska Packaging Distributors, a family-owned specialist in food packaging materials and equipment based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The deal is intended to strengthen MIDLAND’s position in the food packaging sector and expand its distribution network, while Wetoska’s operations continue under the Wetoska family leadership.
PackEdge Inc., a Connecticut-based custom packaging manufacturer, announced it is acquiring Keno Graphics, a Shelton, Connecticut commercial printing company. The acquisition expands PackEdge’s capabilities beyond packaging into commercial printing, bindery, mailing, and large-format production while keeping operations in Connecticut.
Gravis, a portfolio company of New Water Capital, acquired Procon Pacific. Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gravis in the transaction.
CCL Industries has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever International Company SA and its subsidiaries for approximately $151 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The deal consideration will be paid through a combination of cash and assumed net debt and is expected to close by mid-2026 after worker council consultations in France.
SupplyOne, Inc. acquired Specialty Packaging, LLC, a packaging solutions distributor headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut. The acquisition strengthens SupplyOne’s presence in New England and expands its capabilities in packaging distribution, food packaging, and equipment, with founders Chris Orsini and Keith Streib continuing to lead the business post-closing.
Altamont Capital Partners has made an undisclosed investment in Key Container Corporation, a New England-based manufacturer of specialty and custom corrugated packaging. The deal is intended to support Key Container’s continued growth and expansion across the Northeast and help build a scaled regional corrugated platform.
Pretium Packaging completed a pre-packaged restructuring transaction to optimize its capital structure in partnership with its existing lenders and equity sponsor, Clearlake. The deal reduces funded debt by more than $900 million, provides over $175 million of liquidity, and includes more than $500 million of new debt commitments plus a $50 million new equity investment from Clearlake.
Inovar Packaging Group, a Dallas-based label and packaging provider, acquired Kiliper Corporation, a family-owned flexible packaging business, to expand its stretch sleeve, roll‑fed label, and printed film capabilities and strengthen its Midwest footprint. Kiliper’s co-owners Tom Kiliper and Lindsay Maysent will remain as co‑presidents following the transaction.
Veritiv Operating Company has acquired Pack4, LLC, a Boston-area distributor and fabricator of custom protective packaging products. The acquisition expands Veritiv's presence in New England and adds custom protective packaging capabilities to better serve healthcare, electronics, and food & beverage customers.
FirmaPak, a manufacturer of blow-molded packaging solutions, has acquired Easy Plastic Containers Corporation, a Canadian blow-molder of plastic bottles used across health & beauty, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, and automotive end markets. The deal expands FirmaPak’s geographic footprint into Canada and broadens capabilities in personal care and pharmaceutical packaging while preserving Easy Plastics’ existing team and operations near Toronto.
Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the successful acquisition of Paper Converters, Inc. through its platform company, Sustainable Packaging, LLC. Paper Converters (founded in 2002, located in Walterboro, South Carolina) manufactures spiral wound paper tubes, edge board, and sheeting serving the textile industry in the Southeastern U.S.
Canada-based St. Johns Packaging has acquired Australian printer-converter Flexible Packaging Solutions Pty Ltd (FPS). The transaction will allow St. Johns to integrate FPS into its broader Asia Pacific operations and expand manufacturing capabilities, product mix, customer base, and geographic footprint. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Southeastern Printing, a Florida-based provider of integrated print, fulfillment, and promotional solutions, has acquired Sunbelt (including Sunbelt Graphics and Sunbelt Dimensional) to add dimensional print, structural design, and specialty packaging capabilities. The move expands Southeastern's end-to-end offering for brand campaigns, kitting, fulfillment and digital storefront services across retail, healthcare and other enterprise customers.
AE Global (AEG), an independent packaging distributor, announced it has acquired Sun Packaging Technologies Inc., a packaging distributor serving South Florida. The deal expands AEG’s footprint in Florida and will keep Sun Packaging’s team in place, with Michael Goldstein remaining with AE Global post-close.
Platinum Equity has made a significant growth investment in Norton Packaging, a Hayward, California–based maker of rigid plastic pails and other packaging; financial terms were not disclosed. CEO Greg Norton and the Norton family retained a significant ownership stake and Greg Norton will continue to lead the business; Platinum said the capital will support product innovation, potential footprint expansion and pursue add-on acquisitions.
SupplyOne, a national value‑added packaging distributor, has acquired Wertheimer Box, a long-established corrugated packaging provider based in McCook, Illinois. The deal expands SupplyOne’s Midwest/Chicago footprint and strengthens its custom corrugated and e-commerce packaging capabilities.
JohnsByrne, a GHK Capital Partners–backed premium folding carton and specialty packaging platform, has acquired Municipal Packaging, a Los Angeles–based custom packaging provider. The acquisition adds two facilities and 75 employees, expanding JohnsByrne’s West Coast footprint and strengthening its capabilities in the health & beauty and premium specialty packaging markets.
Inovar Packaging Group, a Dallas-based label and packaging platform, has acquired Enterprise Marking Products (EMP), a flexographic label manufacturer headquartered in Fishers, Indiana. The add-on expands Inovar’s Midwest footprint and bolsters its capabilities in durable and industrial labeling applications for customers across industrial, food & beverage, and consumer durable markets.
Sealed Air Corporation entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) at an enterprise value of $10.3 billion. After receiving required regulatory approvals, the acquisition was completed in April 2026, and Sealed Air became privately held with its shares ceasing to trade on the NYSE.
SupplyOne, a North American value‑added packaging distributor, has acquired Lamb & Associates Packaging, a family‑owned corrugated packaging manufacturer headquartered in Maumelle, Arkansas. The deal expands SupplyOne's Midwest footprint and adds Lamb's manufacturing and advanced digital printing capabilities to SupplyOne Digital.
TricorBraun has acquired Craft Beverage Warehouse, a Milwaukee-based digital printing specialist for canned beverage brands. The purchase expands TricorBraun’s North American beverage packaging and digital printing capabilities and will be integrated into CanSource, with Craft Beverage Warehouse operating independently until early 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
Georgia-Pacific has completed the acquisition of Anchor Packaging from the company's investors, including TJC, L.P.; financial terms were not disclosed. Anchor Packaging — a St. Louis–headquartered thermoformer operating four manufacturing facilities and two warehouses with ~1,250 employees — will become a wholly owned subsidiary to expand Georgia-Pacific's consumer products and foodservice packaging capabilities.
ProAmpac has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper, adding multiple U.S. manufacturing sites in California, Oregon, and Texas. The deal expands ProAmpac's converting capabilities and strengthens its production capacity and geographic footprint on the U.S. West Coast; terms were not disclosed.
Veritiv Operating Company has acquired Packaging Solutions, a Southern California provider of custom packaging products and services, to strengthen Veritiv’s regional distribution and service capabilities. The deal brings Packaging Solutions’ customers and employees into Veritiv’s national packaging platform and is intended to enhance design, testing and logistics support for local clients.
Welch Packaging Group, a family-owned corrugated packaging network based in Elkhart, Indiana, has acquired Elite Packaging of Jeffersonville, Indiana as its 41st acquisition. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is presented as an add-on to Welch's platform to support succession and growth for family-owned packaging businesses.
Owner Resource Group (ORG), an Austin-based private investment firm, has completed a partnership recapitalization with Bear Paper Tube, LLC, a specialty manufacturer of industrial paper tubes and cores headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. ORG will partner with co-founders Michael Wise and Brian Clark and the existing management team to support geographic and end-market expansion and further investment in manufacturing capabilities, while the co-founders retain significant ownership and continue to lead the business.
Handgards, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Albany Packaging USA, a Deerfield Beach-based distributor of paper-based foodservice packaging. The deal expands Handgards' paper-based packaging capabilities and brings Albany's folding carton product line and customer relationships into the Handgards platform.
OptiGroup has taken over key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry and Services) division of Koninklijke Paardekooper Group following the parent company's bankruptcy, acquiring operations in the Netherlands, China and Ireland plus the LCA Centre. The assets will operate under the new trading name Paardekooper Packaging and report to Alex de Graaf, SVP OptiGroup Western Europe; the deal preserves jobs and expands OptiGroup's packaging capabilities across European markets.
ArchStar Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, has completed an investment in Deployable Systems, Inc. (DSI), joining it with ArchStar's earlier investment in Packaging Strategies Incorporated (PSI) to form a new packaging holding company. DSI and PSI design and manufacture rugged rotationally- and injection-molded protective cases serving aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical devices and related markets; terms were not disclosed.
The SC Pack Group, backed by private equity investor MML Capital, has acquired Frapak Packaging — a longstanding partner and European supplier of glass and sustainable plastic packaging. The deal expands SC Pack’s European footprint and product portfolio, creating a combined group with ~€350m revenue and roughly 500 packaging professionals across more than 15 countries.
Tower Arch Capital has recapitalized Documotion Research, Inc. (DRI), the Columbia, Tennessee-based manufacturer of StickyPOS linerless labels, partnering with the Van Boom family while Joel Van Boom remains CEO. The investment will support expanded production, product development and entry into new end markets (including healthcare and logistics); terms were not disclosed.
SupplyOne, a North American value-added packaging distributor, has acquired Vital Pack, a Signal Hill, California-based packaging distributor with in-house label printing capabilities. The add-on expands SupplyOne's presence in the Western United States and strengthens its flexible packaging and custom label production capabilities.
Veritiv Operating Company has acquired the packaging distribution business of S. Walter Packaging Corp., adding S. Walter’s custom packaging, direct-to-store services and multi-brand kitting capabilities to Veritiv’s specialty packaging platform. The transaction expands Veritiv’s presence in high-value segments such as retail, hospitality and food & beverage; S. Walter operates in Trevose and Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania and has about 110 employees.
ProAmpac signed a definitive agreement to acquire PAC Worldwide, a customized flexible packaging solutions provider. The combined company will expand ProAmpac’s geographic footprint and deepen vertical integration across materials, film, converting, and recycled paper capabilities for e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and industrial markets.
Ball Corporation sold 41 percentage points of its 51% ownership in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC) to a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately $70 million and retains a 10% ownership stake. Upon closing Ball deconsolidated UAC; the transaction deepens Ball's relationship with ORG and aligns Ball's portfolio with its returns-oriented strategy while leveraging ORG's regional manufacturing scale.
Prometheus Retail Solutions has acquired the value‑added packaging and retail display division of PackagingARTS, integrating PackagingARTS' design and label-printing capabilities into Prometheus' end-to-end retail display, engineering, manufacturing, and fulfillment platform. The deal expands Prometheus' creative and production capabilities for wine, spirits, luxury CPG and broader food & beverage customers while PackagingARTS will continue primary label printing from its Mare Island offices.
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Recent transactions include folding carton manufacturers, corrugated converting facilities, rigid container and luxury beauty packaging suppliers, label and seal product providers, bulk packaging distributors, and specialty freshness-preservation technology providers.
Recent locations shown include the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with additional activity in Japan and the specific UK region of Cambridgeshire.
Yes. For example, TransFRESH’s acquisition of Hazel Technologies is intended to incorporate Breatheway post-harvest freshness preservation technology into its modified atmosphere packaging and shelf-life outcomes.
They are. The page includes sponsor activity such as MBK Partners acquiring ALTEMIRA from Apollo-managed funds, and CD&R investing in Multi-Color Corporation as it emerges from prepackaged Chapter 11.