Tracked deals
22
22 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Packaging Buyers & Acquisitions in Florida
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
19 strategic · 13 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2020
5 tracked deals announced in 2020.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Novvia Group appears multiple times, including acquisitions of Liquid Bottles LLC (Palmetto warehouse and broader rigid packaging) and APC Packaging (sustainable luxury beauty packaging).
- Global packaging manufacturers and distributors are both active: Huhtamaki Oyj added molded-fiber manufacturing capacity via Zellwin Farms Company, while Imperial Dade expanded Florida distribution with Palm Paper Supply.
- Add-on strategy is common—buyers expand through adjacent packaging categories (cups, labels, folding cartons, containers, and specialty print/structural packaging).
- Freshness, sustainability, and material choice are recurring deal frames, from Breatheway-enabled modified atmosphere packaging goals to SFI-certified paper cup offerings and compostable product lines.
- Many deals reference Florida-based targets (e.g., Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Medley, Naples, Tampa area, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Zellwood), suggesting localized sourcing of packaging capabilities and customer relationships.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novvia Group | 3 | Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distri... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Kelso & Company | 2 | Private equity firm specializing in mid-market buyouts an... | PE |
| Wellspring Capital Management | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm (sponsor of SupplyOne) ... | PE |
| Atar Capital | 1 | Global private investment firm focused on acquiring and g... | PE |
| Bellview Capital Partners LLC | 1 | Atlanta-based family office that partners with family-own... | Family Office |
| Chiquita Holdings Limited | 1 | Fresh fruit producer and distributor operating global bra... | Strategic |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 1 | Sector-focused private investment firm providing buyouts ... | PE |
| FolderWorks | 1 | Business unit focused on paper-based folders and folios s... | Strategic |
| Handgards, LLC | 1 | Distributor and manufacturer of foodservice products incl... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Huhtamaki Oyj | 1 | Global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for fo... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Packaging in Florida by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- New Water Capital Partners
- Target
- LidWorks
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of New Water Capital Partners acquired LidWorks, a family-owned designer and manufacturer of custom foodservice lids based in Plant City, Florida. New Water plans to support growth through investments in capacity and targeted M&A to broaden LidWorks’ capabilities and serve customers.
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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
- 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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September 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Handgards, LLC, Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.
- Target
- Albany Packaging USA
- Seller
- Mitch Fisher, Jay Fisher
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- WinCup, Inc., Atar Capital
- Target
- Conver Pack Inc.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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April 24, 2025
- Buyer
- Huhtamaki Oyj
- Target
- Zellwin Farms Company
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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February 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Online Labels Group
- Target
- LabelValue
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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September 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Novvia Group, Kelso & Company
- Target
- Liquid Bottles LLC
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Novvia Group, a PE-backed global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, has acquired Liquid Bottles LLC, a Florida-based supplier of plastic and glass containers and other rigid packaging products. The deal—terms not disclosed—adds a 40,000 sq ft Palmetto, Florida warehouse and management team to Novvia, expanding its product breadth and presence in the Southeastern U.S.; Novvia is backed by private equity firm Kelso & Company.
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June 8, 2023
- Buyer
- Ryeco, LLC, Bellview Capital Partners LLC
- Target
- Sandar Industries, Inc.
- Seller
- Peter Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ryeco, LLC — a Cartersville, Georgia-based manufacturer backed by family office Bellview Capital Partners — has acquired Sandar Industries, Inc., a turn-up systems, adhesive tape and packaging solutions maker based in Atlantic Beach, Florida. The add-on expands Ryeco's product portfolio and paper & packaging footprint to better serve its global customer base; terms were not disclosed.
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January 5, 2023
- Buyer
- Navitor, Inc., FolderWorks (a Navitor company)
- Target
- Epoly Corporation
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Navitor, Inc., through its FolderWorks business unit, has acquired Epoly Corporation, a Naples, Florida-based maker of custom-imprinted polypropylene folders, envelopes and folios. The acquisition expands FolderWorks' product assortment into durable, moisture-resistant polypropylene items and will keep Epoly operating under its existing brand with founder Tony Milcarsky continuing to manage the business.
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August 5, 2022
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Palm Paper Supply
- Seller
- Kenny Narum, Bob Tait
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Palm Paper Supply, a regional distributor serving the greater Tampa, Florida area. The acquisition (financial terms not disclosed) expands Imperial Dade's footprint and scale in Florida while preserving Palm Paper's local leadership and customer-facing team.
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July 26, 2022
- Buyer
- Novvia Group, Kelso & Company
- Target
- Duval Container Company
- Seller
- Gills family
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company-backed national packaging distributor, has acquired Duval Container Company, a Jacksonville-based distributor of plastic, metal, fiber and glass packaging products. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Novvia's presence in the U.S. Southeast and adds Duval's two warehouses, walk-up counter sales capability and customer base across chemical, agriculture and food & beverage markets.
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June 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
- Target
- Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
- Seller
- IPG shareholders
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Clearlake Capital Group completed its acquisition of Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) for CAD$40.50 per share, taking the company private after shareholder approval. Clearlake said it will support IPG's sustainability initiatives, product and capability expansion, and global growth through its O.P.S. operational improvement approach.
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- Buyer
- Quad-C Management, Inc.
- Target
- Catapult Print and Packaging LLC
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Quad‑C Management has closed an investment in Catapult Print and Packaging LLC, a Orlando‑based printer and converter of linerless and pressure‑sensitive labels founded by Mark Cook and his sons. Management (the Cook family) will remain in place and Quad‑C will support Catapult’s growth plans to build a national label platform; terms were not disclosed.
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November 24, 2021
- Buyer
- SupplyOne, Inc., Wellspring Capital Management
- Target
- IC Industries, Inc.
- Seller
- Rothstein family
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
SupplyOne, a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management, has acquired IC Industries, Inc., a privately held corrugated converter and packaging company headquartered in Hialeah, Florida. The acquisition expands SupplyOne's converting capabilities and scale in South Florida, bringing IC Industries' customers access to additional product lines, automation expertise, and the decentralized operating support of SupplyOne.
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- Buyer
- Mac Papers + Packaging, LLC, Monomoy Capital Partners
- Target
- Dependable Packaging Solutions, Inc.
- Seller
- Family owners of Dependable Packaging Solutions
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mac Papers + Packaging, a portfolio company of Monomoy Capital Partners, has acquired Dependable Packaging Solutions, a family-owned distributor of corrugated products and packaging supplies based in Miami, Florida. The add-on expands the Mac platform's distribution footprint in the Southeast and brings packaging design capabilities to the Mac Papers + Packaging offering.
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November 17, 2020
- Buyer
- SupplyOne, Wellspring Capital Management
- Target
- Riverside Paper Co., Inc.
- Seller
- Riverside Paper Co., Inc. owners (family owners)
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
SupplyOne, the largest independent packaging company and a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management, acquired Riverside Paper Co., Inc., a family-owned Florida-based manufacturer and distributor of packaging and shipping products. The deal expands SupplyOne’s manufacturing and distribution footprint in Florida (Miami/Tampa/Orlando); financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 12, 2020
- Buyer
- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC
- Target
- Decowraps
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners announced a growth investment in Decowraps, partnering with founder and CEO Steven Tchira to provide capital and operational support to expand the floral packaging platform. Deerpath Capital Management provided debt financing and an acquisition/revolving credit facility to support future growth and potential add-on acquisitions.
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July 15, 2020
- Buyer
- Tenex Capital Management, Northstar Capital
- Target
- Consolidated Label and Online Labels
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Tenex Capital Management recapitalized and merged Consolidated Label and Online Labels in a transaction completed July 15, 2020, partnering with founders Joel and Dave Carmany who remain in operational leadership. Northstar Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support the recapitalization; the combined company is headquartered in Sanford, Florida and sells custom printed and blank labels and flexible packaging to both enterprise and direct-to-consumer customers.
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- Buyer
- Portage Plastics Corporation
- Target
- Paradise Plastics
- Seller
- Paradise, Inc.
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Portage Plastics Corporation has acquired Paradise Plastics, the thermoforming and plastic products division of Paradise, Inc., in a transaction announced June 15, 2020. The sale — advised by Hyde Park Capital — transfers Paradise Plastics’ thin- and heavy-gauge thermoforming and tool-making capabilities to Portage Plastics to expand its manufacturing and design services.
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March 9, 2020
- Buyer
- ProMach
- Target
- Pharmaworks
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ProMach has acquired Pharmaworks, a Florida-based provider of blister packaging and thermoforming machinery, expanding ProMach's pharmaceutical packaging capabilities and integrated solutions. Pharmaworks’ team of over 100 employees and its lineup of blister packaging systems, inspection, and aftermarket services will join ProMach’s pharma business line to broaden its product offering and support for pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and contract packaging customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which packaging subsectors show up most in Florida acquisitions?
The page highlights a range of subsectors, including rigid container distribution, molded-fiber packaging manufacturing, labels and shrink sleeves, folding carton/foodservice packaging, and specialty print or dimensional packaging capabilities.
Are Florida packaging deals driven more by manufacturing or distribution?
Both are present. Examples include Huhtamaki Oyj adding molded-fiber manufacturing capacity (via Zellwin Farms Company) and distribution-focused expansion by Novvia Group and Imperial Dade into additional Florida markets.
Do the deals emphasize sustainability or technology?
Often. Announcements reference themes such as sustainable packaging materials, freshness preservation via modified atmosphere approaches (for berries), and compostable or certified paper cup lines.
What are some notable recurring buyers on the page?
Recurring names include Novvia Group, Kelso & Company (as a backer for Novvia Group), Wellspring Capital Management, ProMach, Online Labels Group, Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., Imperial Dade, and Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC.
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