Packaging Acquisitions in 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ampersand Capital Partners has acquired CurTec Group B.V., a Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications, from Bencis Capital Partners in partnership with CurTec management. The deal positions Ampersand to scale CurTec's U.S. footprint, accelerate product innovation, and expand capacity and commercial capabilities to serve pharma and specialty chemicals customers globally.

Atar Capital affiliate WinCup has acquired Conver Pack Inc., a Medley, Florida-based manufacturer of hot and cold paper cups and accessories. The add-on acquisition expands WinCup's sustainable and traditional paper cup manufacturing capabilities—adding SFI-certified paper cups and strengthening its phade PHA-based compostable product line.

Minneapolis-based private equity firm ShoreView has acquired M&Q (M&Q Engineered Materials / M&Q Packaging) from Heartwood Partners, marking ShoreView’s eleventh platform investment from its latest fund. M&Q is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-temperature resistant thermoplastic nylon, polyester, and polyamide flexible packaging serving protein, foodservice and specialty industrial end markets; ShoreView plans to support growth and pursue add-on acquisitions to expand capabilities and end-market penetration.

TedPack LLC acquired the flexible packaging business operations of Fairview International LLC effective July 1, 2025, and established its first U.S. subsidiary with headquarters in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The deal preserves existing customer relationships and transitions Fairview's Jackson, Wisconsin packaging operations to TedPack to provide localized service across all 50 states.

OptiGroup, a European distribution group based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has acquired Technotape B.V., a Dutch distributor of self-adhesive tapes and stretch films. Technotape will join OptiGroup's packaging business in the Netherlands and continue to operate under its current brand; the purchase price was not disclosed.

FirmaPak, a PE-backed blow-molded packaging platform, has acquired Lighthouse Packaging, a Corona, California-based blow molder and decorator. The deal expands FirmaPak’s West Coast manufacturing footprint and adds in-house screen printing/decoration capabilities while retaining Lighthouse’s employees and leadership.

Duni AB (Duni Group) has acquired an 80% stake in Finnish automated packaging specialist LinePack Oy. The acquisition strengthens Duni's Food Packaging Solutions business area by adding advanced automated packaging technology, local expertise and aftermarket capabilities in Finland; LinePack reported approx. EUR 2 million revenue and six employees.

Prime Label Group, a Central and Eastern European label manufacturing platform backed by Innova Capital, has acquired Arti-Bau, a Polish digital label printing company based in Lower Silesia. The add-on strengthens Prime Label's digital printing capabilities (DigiPrime), expands its geographic reach into DACH and Scandinavian markets, and enhances the Group’s premium short-run label offering.

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company–backed packaging platform, has acquired Garrett Hewitt International (GHI), a Fishkill, New York–based supplier of plastic and glass containers for the beauty and fragrance markets. The add-on expands Novvia's consumer packaging distribution capabilities and complements prior 2025 consumer-focused transactions including Saxco and MegaChem; financial terms were not disclosed.

SupplyOne, Inc. has acquired The BoxMaker, a digitally focused corrugated packaging and printing company, and will use the business as the foundation for SupplyOne Digital. The acquisition expands SupplyOne's digital printing capabilities and scale in the Pacific Northwest while making The BoxMaker's technology and e-commerce capabilities available to SupplyOne customers nationwide.

MPE Partners announced minority/majority investments in, and the simultaneous merger of, Central Coated Products and Sun America to create a new food packaging platform serving meat, cheese, bakery and other food processors. Company founders and owner-operators Steve Porter and Russ Romocean partnered with MPE and management; Dave Furstoss was recruited as interim CEO and financing was provided by Churchill Asset Management and FS Investments.

Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned molded-fiber packaging manufacturer in Zellwood, Florida, in an enterprise value transaction of USD 18 million. The deal adds manufacturing capacity and capabilities in molded fiber egg cartons and flats, supporting Huhtamaki's growth and sustainability strategy in North America; Zellwin reported approximately USD 20 million in annual net sales.

Packsize has completed the acquisition of Sparck Technologies from Standard Investment, consolidating its leadership in automated packaging solutions. The deal adds Sparck’s high-throughput CVP Impack and CVP Everest systems to Packsize’s portfolio, expanding capability to serve high-volume e‑commerce and fulfillment customers and advancing sustainable, right‑sized packaging offerings.

Antalis has acquired The Packaging Company (Midlands) Limited, a bespoke packaging provider, to strengthen its UK presence and broaden its packaging capabilities. The Packaging Company (Midlands) — founded in 1994 with annual revenues of £3.2m and ~24 employees — will expand Antalis’s product offering and sustainable packaging solutions in the UK market.

FCA, LLC (FCA Packaging), a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Viking Packing Specialist, a Tulsa-based manufacturer and distributor of custom wood crates, metal containers, corrugated and dangerous-goods packaging. The add-on expands FCA's dangerous-goods packaging capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Tulsa, Austin and Dallas markets.

Novolex has completed its combination with Pactiv Evergreen Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $6.7 billion (including net debt), with Pactiv Evergreen shareholders receiving $18.00 per share and Pactiv Evergreen delisted from Nasdaq. The combined company will operate under the Novolex name, expanding manufacturing footprint, product breadth and R&D capabilities across food, beverage and specialty packaging markets.

Precision Concepts International LLC, a North Carolina–based rigid packaging manufacturer, has acquired Meredith-Springfield Associates, Inc., a Ludlow, Massachusetts blow-molding specialist that designs and produces PET and HDPE bottles and containers. The deal expands Precision Concepts' Northeast footprint and blow-molding capabilities while keeping Meredith's leadership team in place.

TricorBraun has completed the acquisition of German-based Euroglas and Austrian-based Glaspack, two family-run distributors of rigid packaging solutions, to expand its packaging footprint in the DACH region. Both companies (founded in 1992) supply stock and custom glass packaging to food, beverage, wine, beer and spirits customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

Conner Industries, a Fort Worth-based integrated packaging and industrial wood solutions provider, has acquired Kirkland Sales Inc., a custom foam fabricator near Garland, Texas. The acquisition expands Conner's integrated packaging capabilities—adding foam, gasket and plastic fabrication—and increases production capacity in the Dallas/Fort Worth market to support commercial and government/DoD customers.

Ball Corporation has sold its Aluminum Cup business into a newly formed joint venture, Oasis Venture Holdings, LLC, with Ayna.AI taking the majority stake (51%) and Ball retaining a 49% minority interest. The JV will include the Rome, Georgia manufacturing plant and teams, with Ayna providing operational expertise to scale the Aluminum Cup category and expand its customer base.

Crestview Partners has completed the acquisition of Smyth Companies, a leading provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, in-mold labels and flexible packaging, from Novacap. Crestview is investing alongside members of Smyth's founding family and the company's management team and plans to allocate additional equity to support organic investments and M&A as Smyth pursues tuck-in and transformational acquisitions.

Online Labels Group, a privately held internet retailer and manufacturer of blank and custom labels headquartered in Sanford, Florida, has acquired LabelValue, a Tampa-based provider of blank and custom labels and shrink sleeves. The acquisition expands Online Labels Group's product offerings and capabilities, joining LabelValue with brands such as OnlineLabels, Bay Tech Label, and Consolidated Label to strengthen service, efficiency, and industry reach.

TricorBraun has completed the acquisition of Veritiv Containers (formerly All American Containers), a distributor of rigid packaging solutions. The deal — originally announced December 9, 2024 — adds seven locations and more than 500,000 square feet of capacity, expanding TricorBraun's North American footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

Trimco Group, backed by Brookfield Private Equity, has acquired Nexgen Packaging, a US-based provider of apparel brand identification and packaging solutions. The add-on acquisition expands Trimco’s North American footprint, integrates Nexgen’s sales and manufacturing network, and extends Trimco’s ProductDNA platform and sustainability offerings to more US brands.

Brook + Whittle has acquired Stouse, a Kansas-based manufacturer and supplier of decals, labels and promotional printed items, and will bring Stouse into its Sprink division alongside Discount Labels. Stouse will continue to operate as an individual company while its production facility is integrated into Sprink's manufacturing network to improve speed, capacity and reliability and expand product offerings.

Resource Label Group (a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation) has acquired the label business of Screenprint/Dow from founder/owner Walter Dow. The deal brings Screenprint/Dow’s label capabilities into RLG’s coast-to-coast platform to preserve the business legacy and expand capabilities and capacity for label customers.

Veritiv Operating Company has acquired Subotnick Packaging, a Portland, Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation customers. The acquisition strengthens Veritiv's packaging platform and deepens its presence in the Pacific Northwest while adding complementary product categories including corrugated, strapping, tape, stretch film and packaging equipment.