The report below gives a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q4 2019 included 36 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet

One of the notable middle market transactions in the sector was announced in November when Advanced Barrier Extrusions LLC, a portfolio company of Graham Partners, Inc., acquired Flexographic Packaging Co for an undisclosed amount. Since its founding in 1988, Graham Partners has focused on acquiring and investing in higher growth, middle-market consumer and industrial manufacturing-related companies. Flexographic Packaging provides flexographic printing and custom laminating services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Waupun, WI

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The report below gives a good overview of the fourth quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q3 2019 included 23 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions in the sector was announced in August when PLZ Aeroscience Corp, a portfolio company of PPC Partners Ltd., acquired Precise Packaging, Inc., a portfolio company of Trive Capital LLC, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction allows PLZ Aeroscience to enhance its position on the North American specialty aerosol and liquid manufacturing market. Precise Packaging is located in Fall River, Massachusetts and provides filling, compounding, packaging development and pharmaceutical development services.

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The report below gives a good overview of the third quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q2 2019 included 29 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions in the sector closed in June when Bio Pappel International, Inc., a subsidiary of Bio-PAPPEL SAB de CV, acquired a 55% majority stake in US Corrugated, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction would allow Bio Pappel International to double its operations in United States, and also expands opportunities, product and service offerings. US Corrugated is located in Washington, Pennsylvania and manufactures corrugated packaging products.

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The report below gives a good overview of the second quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q1 2019 included 34 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions was announced in March when MC Sign LLC, a subsidiary of Arcapita Bank BSC, which is ultimately owned by Arcapita Group Holdings Ltd, acquired Coastal Signage + Wayfinding, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction enhances MC Sign’s portfolio of service offerings and it is in line with the growth strategy of MC Sign. Coastal Signage + Wayfinding is located in Oceanside, California and manufactures signs.

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The report below gives a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q4 2018 included 28 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions closed in December when New-Indy Catawba LLC, a subsidiary of New-Indy Containerboard LLC, itself a joint venture between Schwarz Partners LP and The Kraft Group LLC, acquired the business and assets related to the Paper & Pulp Mill division from Resolute FP US, Inc., a subsidiary of Resolute Forest Products, Inc. for US$260 million in cash and US$40 million in assumed liabilities, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition would complement the containerboard manufacturing business of New-Indy Containerboard LLC. The assets and business related to the Paper & Pulp mill business of Resolute Forest Products Inc is located in Catawba, South Carolina.

Industry Indicators

• US corporate profits, an indicator for corporate demand for printing services, rose 10.3% in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.
• US nondurable goods manufacturers’ shipments of printed goods, an indicator of demand for commercial printing, rose 1.3% year-to-date in October 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.
• The spot price of crude oil, a key cost factor in commercial printing operations, fell 19.7% in the week ending January 11, 2019, compared to the same week in 2018.

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The report below gives a good overview of the fourth quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q3 2018 included 25 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions was announced in July when Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj acquired Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC from KPS Capital Partners LP for US$615 million in cash, subject to an agreed post completion adjustment. The transaction would allow Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj to expand its operations in North America and strengthens its services offerings. Founded in 2013, Expera Specialty Solutions is located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and manufactures and converts lightweight packaging, pressure sensitive and industrial papers.

Board and paperboard (corrugated, folding carton stock and liquid paperboard) is the largest packaging material type according to a recent study conducted by Smithers Pira. It accounts for 35.7% of world packaging consumption followed by flexible packaging (plastic, paper and foil) with 23.3%, rigid plastic packaging with 18.2% and metal with 12.2%.

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The report below gives a good overview of the third Quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Print and Packaging sector for Q2 2018 included 21 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable middle market transactions was announced in May when R2G Rohan Czech Sro, a subsidiary of R2G Rohan SARL, acquired First Quality Nonwovens, Inc. from First Quality Enterprises for US$500 million. R2G Rohan Czech Sro, part of R2G Rohan SARL, is a Czech company that operates as an investment company. First Quality Nonwovens is an American company located in Hazle Township, PA, that manufactures and markets sanitary paper and spun melt nonwovens.

The price of pulp, paper and other allied products flattened out in the second quarter benefitting manufacturers who’d faced steady price increases since July of 2017.

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The report below gives a good overview of the second Quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Packaging and Printing sector for Q1 2018 included 15 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the notable transactions announced in the quarter was ProAmpac, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing flexible packaging manufacturers, acquiring Pactech Packaging (Pactech), a Rochester, New York-based manufacturer specializing in pouch converting. Pactech’s products complement ProAmpac’s existing flexible packaging offerings, which primarily serve the medical, industrial and consumer packaged goods markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

According to data from industry group Smithers Pira, the global flexible packaging market is growing 3.5% annually and generates more than $230 billion annually.

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The report below gives a good overview of the first quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Packaging and Printing sector for Q4 2017 included 26 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.
One of the largest transactions of the quarter closed in October when Genstar Capital, LLC acquired Tekni Plex, Inc., a portfolio company of American Securities, LLC, for a reported value approximately US$1.5 billion. Founded in 1988, Genstar Capital is a private equity firm located in San Francisco, California. Tekni-Plex manufactures and sells packaging, packaging products and materials and tubing products primarily for the food and beverage, healthcare, specialty, lawn and garden and consumer markets.

According to a report from Smithers Pira, an industry research group, the digitally printed labels and packaging market was worth $13.4 billion in 2017. By 2022, the rapidly expanding digital (inkjet and toner) packaging market will grow by almost 13% annually to exceed $22 billion.

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The report below gives a good overview of the 4th quarter M&A activity in the Print and Packaging Industry Sector. M&A activity for North American based target companies in the Printing and Packaging sector for Q3 2017 included 29 closed deals, according to data published by industry data tracker FactSet.

One of the largest middle market deals closed in July when West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. acquired Gilman Paper Co, trading as The Gilman Cos, from The Howard Gilman Foundation, Inc. and other shareholders, for US$418 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The acquisition enhances West Fraser Timber’s portfolio of paper businesses. According to data from Smithers Pira the corrugated board packaging market is projected to top $67 billion this year.

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