BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Custom flexible packaging provider PPC Flexible Packaging announced its acquisition of Plastic Packaging Technologies (PPT).
PPC is a leader in printing and converting flexible films, pouches and other packaging designs in a variety of industries including bakery. With the addition of Kansas City, KS-based PPT, PPC now operates 12 US manufacturing facilities and one in Colombia, all of which are AIB, SQF and ISO-9001 certified.
“We’ve known David and Dan [Staker] for the entire 20 years of their ownership of PPT and have watched them build one of the most respected, technology-driven firms in our industry,” said Kevin Keneally, president and CEO of PPC. “We’re thrilled the Stakers and their entire talented leadership team are joining the PPC family to merge and integrate our businesses and cultures into what we believe will be one of the most powerfully differentiated flexible packaging converters in North America.”
Founded in early 1970s, PPT was acquired by the Stakers in 2002. Since then, the company has become a leader in value-added flexible packaging solutions with two manufacturing and distribution facilities in Kansas City, KS and Columbus, OH. PPT’s acquisition by PPC broadens the Buffalo, IL-based company’s packaging capabilities and continues its growth to be a top flexible packaging manufacturer.
“This combination is truly complementary, and solidifies our position as the leader in purposeful, powerful packaging to the pet care, food and beverage, healthcare and specialty consumer markets in North America,” said David Staker, president and CEO of PPT. “This partnership will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers, with broader and deeper capabilities and capacity, greater technical and financial resources to support continued strong growth, and significant opportunities for our associates to contribute and develop professionally in a fast-growing, robust industry.”
