ST. PAUL, MN - March 3, 2016 /For immediate release/-- Smyth Companies, LLC of MN announced on March 2, 2016 that it has acquired Pure Pack Technologies of Phoenix, AZ, which specializes in the conversion of flexible packaging materials.
¿Smyth¿s acquisition of Pure Pack Technologies immediately enhances our flexible packaging product offerings utilizing wide-web technology, allowing us to service our customers with a broader range of packaging solutions,¿ said Scott Fisher, President of Smyth Companies.
Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing product segments in printing and packaging, seen most prominently in the food and household products industries. Flexible packaging offers brand owners increased shelf life, highend product appeal, and enhanced consumer-use functionality.
Pure Pack Technologies¿ core products include unsupported & multi-layer film structures, pouches, shrink and popcorn bags. Their ability to produce these products in combination with state of the art laminating technology compliments Smyth¿s tradition of investing in customer-focused solutions, talented people, and printing and packaging innovations.
¿Pure Pack Technologies has been on a fast growth track over the last four years, and we¿re excited to accelerate that growth through the support and national presence of Smyth¿ said Rick Timone, President of Pure Pack Technologies. Rick went on to say ¿with Smyth¿s proven track record of supporting their employees and building great teams, it will be easier to attract talented flexible packaging specialists. I am looking forward to my phone ringing, because the future looks bright with Smyth.¿
Smyth Companies is a fourth generation family owned business with almost 140 years of experience, and has won the ¿Best Workplace in the Americas¿ award for the last eight years. Smyth produces high-quality packaging products for the food, household, personal care, automotive, private label and beverage markets. Headquartered in Minnesota, the company has nine facilities in North America, employing close to 550 associates. For more information on Smyth Companies LLC please visit www.smythco.com and for information on Pure Packaging Technologies visit www.purepacktechnologies.com
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