Sonoco Acquires Plastic Packaging Inc.
Founded in 1957, PPI specializes in short-run, customized flexible packaging for consumer brands in markets including:
- food products (i.e. frozen foods, baked goods, seafood),
- pet products (i.e. dry food, bird seed, litter),
- confection (i.e. seasonal promotions, heat-sealed chocolate packaging, hard and soft candy) and
- health and personal care (i.e. nutraceuticals, diapers, tissues/wipes).
PPI expects 2016 sales of approximately
Through the acquisition, Sonoco gains additional lamination, wide and narrow web flexographic printing, and pouch and bag forming capabilities that will allow Sonoco to better serve its current customers, while expanding its customer base.
“This acquisition grows our flexible packaging assets in the southeast U.S., adding short-run capabilities that allow us to offer additional specialty and customization capabilities to our customers,” said
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of nearly
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