Tracked deals
43
43 tracked deals across 2026.
Packaging Acquisitions in 2026
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
35 strategic · 11 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
122 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SupplyOne, Inc. | 3 | Value-added packaging distributor with custom corrugated,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Altamont Capital Partners | 2 | Lower-middle-market private equity investor focused on tr... | PE |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 2 | Global investment firm investing across private equity, l... | PE |
| Gravis | 2 | Engineered bulk transportation packaging solutions provid... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| International Paper | 2 | Global packaging and fiber-based solutions provider focus... | Strategic |
| ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) | 1 | Supplier/distributor of packaging and preparation product... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| AE Global (AEG) | 1 | Independent packaging distributor and hybrid manufacturer... | Strategic |
| Axjo Group | 1 | Provider of circular packaging solutions, including packa... | Strategic |
| Berlin Packaging | 1 | Hybrid packaging supplier combining packaging manufacturi... | Strategic |
| Butterfly Equity | 1 | Food-focused private equity investor in the food and beve... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Packaging in 2026 by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Intertape Polymer Group
- Target
- Clysar, LLC
- Seller
- Cove Point Holdings
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a Clearlake Capital Group portfolio company, acquired Clysar, LLC, a Clinton, Iowa-based manufacturer of sustainable shrink packaging films. Cove Point Holdings was identified alongside Clysar as a client represented in the sale; the announcement did not disclose financial terms.
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- Buyer
- SupplyOne, Inc.
- Target
- Packaging Design Corporation
- Seller
- Scott Jones (owner)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
SupplyOne, Inc. announced it has acquired Packaging Design Corporation, a custom corrugated and branded packaging manufacturer based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The acquisition is intended to strengthen SupplyOne’s presence in the Chicago area and add capabilities in branded packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
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September 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Smurfit Westrock plc
- Target
- Empresas CMPC S.A.’s Chilean containerboard and corrugated business
- Seller
- Empresas CMPC S.A.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Chile
- Type
- Buyout
Smurfit Westrock plc has agreed to acquire Empresas CMPC S.A.’s Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for $420 million. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions.
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September 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Butterfly Equity, KKR Capital Markets
- Target
- Sabert Holding Corp, Sabert
- Seller
- Albert Salama
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Butterfly Equity entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sabert Holding Corp., a global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. The transaction terms were not disclosed and is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions, with founder Albert Salama remaining a minority investor via rollover.
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September 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), Altamont Capital Partners
- Target
- DFW Crating & Packaging
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), an Altamont Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired DFW Crating & Packaging. The deal expands SPG’s protective packaging and custom crating capabilities into the Dallas–Fort Worth market, with DFW Crating continuing to operate under its existing name from its Grand Prairie, Texas facility.
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September 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Axjo Group
- Target
- Eco-Tourets
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
- Type
- Addon
Axjo Group, a provider of recycled polymer packaging solutions, acquired the French company Eco-Tourets to strengthen its local presence in France. Eco-Tourets’ Villeneuve-sur-Yonne site will serve as an initial logistics and sales hub to support faster deliveries and closer collaboration with French customers.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- CEAS Investments
- Target
- SupplyCaddy
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
SupplyCaddy, a global supplier of custom packaging and supply chain solutions for restaurant brands, announced an additional strategic growth investment from its existing partner CEAS Investments. The new capital will support expansion of its domestic and international manufacturing network, accelerate packaging innovation and technology/logistics infrastructure, and help SupplyCaddy enter additional international markets.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Truvant
- Target
- Multi-Pak Packaging
- Seller
- John Culligan
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Truvant, a contract packaging and co-manufacturing partner for consumer brands, announced it has acquired Multi-Pak Packaging, a West Caldwell, New Jersey contract packager focused on vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS), OTC solid dose, and related consumer health, beauty, and medical-device packaging. The deal expands Truvant’s capabilities and manufacturing network, including the integration of Multi-Pak’s New Jersey campus into its broader platform.
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August 20, 2026
Faller Packaging has acquired Greek pharmaceutical packaging specialist Paperpack to expand its European pharmaceutical packaging platform and manufacturing/customer network into South-Eastern Europe. The deal terms were not disclosed and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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August 13, 2026
- Target
- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA)
- Seller
- Ardagh Holdings S.A. (AHSA), AHSA and its affiliates (as selling parties as described)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Type
- Divestiture
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) disclosed that its controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A. (AHSA), instructed advisers to prepare for a potential sale of some or all of AHSA’s indirect interests in AMPSA to a third-party buyer. A subsequent update stated a Luxembourg court order prohibits AHSA from currently proceeding with the sale of all or part of its interests, following an ex parte application by certain minority holders of senior secured notes.
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August 12, 2026
- Buyer
- PrimeSource Brands, Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
- Target
- Starborn Industries
- Seller
- Starborn Industries shareholders (via disclosure that BlackArch advised the shareholders)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
PrimeSource Brands, a specialty branded building products provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, has acquired Starborn Industries, a manufacturer of branded fastening solutions and installation systems for decking and exterior applications. The transaction is PrimeSource’s 11th acquisition since partnering with Clearlake in December 2020, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Pregis
- Target
- MP Global Packaging (division of MP Global Products)
- Seller
- MP Global Products
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pregis acquired MP Global Packaging, a division of MP Global Products, to expand its fiber-based packaging portfolio into temperature-sensitive cold-chain shipping. The acquired business operates two U.S. manufacturing facilities and makes paper-based thermal packaging designed to protect temperature-sensitive shipments and support recycling where infrastructure exists.
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August 4, 2026
- Buyer
- SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc., Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery
- Target
- Patterson Nursery Sales
- Seller
- Bill Patterson (Owner of Patterson Nursery Sales)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE) announced that its subsidiary, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery, has acquired Patterson Nursery Sales. The companies said the deal expands Devil Mountain’s reach in the Pacific Northwest and strengthens distribution of premium Oregon nursery products nationwide.
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July 16, 2026
- Buyer
- ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC)
- Target
- RediBagUSA
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC), backed by Oridian Capital Partners, has acquired RediBagUSA, a New Hyde Park, New York-based supplier of reusable retail bags, paper products, and packaging solutions. The acquisition expands ACR’s reusable bags and packaging product portfolio and strengthens its position in the sustainable packaging market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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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.
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- Buyer
- VPK Group
- Target
- Fencor Packaging Group, Manor Packaging
- Seller
- David Orr (retiring)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- MBK Partners (funds managed by MBK Partners)
- Target
- ALTEMIRA Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Seller
- Apollo-managed funds (Apollo Funds)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Japan
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- Supremex Inc.
- Target
- Goldrich Printpak Inc.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- TransFRESH Corporation, Chiquita Holdings Limited
- Target
- Hazel Technologies
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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May 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Novvia Group
- Target
- APC Packaging
- Seller
- Lisa Lin, Christina Lin
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- International Paper
- Target
- Delmarva Corrugated Packaging
- Seller
- Delmarva Corrugated Packaging
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- CD&R
- Target
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
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.
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April 24, 2026
- Buyer
- OSP Holdings
- Target
- Global Venture | Labels & Labeling
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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April 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Gravis
- Target
- Western Packaging Solutions
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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April 21, 2026
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.
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- Buyer
- International Paper
- Target
- North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC)
- Seller
- One Rock Capital Partners
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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April 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Paranova Print and Packaging (formerly Coveris Business Unit Paper / BU Paper)
- Seller
- Coveris (BU Paper business unit)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- MIDLAND
- Target
- Wetoska Packaging Distributors
- Seller
- Wetoska family (selling party; Wetoska continues under family leadership)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- PackEdge Inc.
- Target
- Keno Graphics
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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March 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Gravis, New Water Capital, L.P.
- Target
- Procon Pacific
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Gravis, a portfolio company of New Water Capital, acquired Procon Pacific. Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gravis in the transaction.
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- Buyer
- CCL Industries Inc.
- Target
- Sleever International Company SA
- Seller
- Eric Fresnel (principal shareholder, advisory post-close)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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March 14, 2026
- Buyer
- SupplyOne, Inc.
- Target
- Specialty Packaging, LLC
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Altamont Capital Partners
- Target
- Key Container Corporation
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
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.
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March 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
- Target
- Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
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.
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February 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Inovar Packaging Group
- Target
- Kiliper Corporation
- Seller
- Tom Kiliper, Lindsay Maysent
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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February 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Veritiv Operating Company
- Target
- Pack4, LLC
- Seller
- Jim Barenboim (owner of Pack4)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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February 3, 2026
- Buyer
- FirmaPak
- Target
- Easy Plastic Containers Corporation, Easy Plastics
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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January 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Foundation Investment Partners (FIP), Sustainable Packaging, LLC
- Target
- Paper Converters, Inc.
- Seller
- Kline Smyly, Tanya Barnes
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- St. Johns Packaging
- Target
- Flexible Packaging Solutions Pty Ltd (FPS)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Southeastern Printing
- Target
- Sunbelt, Sunbelt Graphics, Sunbelt Dimensional
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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January 12, 2026
- Buyer
- AE Global (AEG)
- Target
- Sun Packaging Technologies Inc.
- Seller
- Len Goldstein, Michael Goldstein
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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January 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Norton Packaging
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
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.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- SupplyOne, Inc.
- Target
- Wertheimer Box
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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