The two businesses plan to align their commercial activities under a single go-to-market strategy over the coming months. Credit: chemical industry/Shutterstock.com

US-based packaging company JohnsByrne has acquired Municipal Packaging, a custom packaging company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. 

The deal brings Municipal Packaging’s two production sites and a workforce of 75 employees into JohnsByrne. 

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It increases the group’s total operations to five facilities across Niles, Illinois, and Los Angeles.  

JohnsByrne expects the expanded footprint to strengthen its capabilities in premium and specialty packaging, while establishing a operational base on the US West Coast. 

JohnsByrne president and CEO Kevin Andrews said: “JohnsByrne is committed to building a national brand recognized for innovation, quality, and customer partnership. Municipal Packaging has an outstanding reputation, and their team shares our dedication to excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.” 

Following the transaction, Municipal Packaging will be incorporated into the JohnsByrne organisation.

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The two businesses plan to align their commercial activities under a single go-to-market strategy over the coming months. 

The acquisition is intended to support JohnsByrne’s ability to serve a broad range of end markets, including health and beauty, through an expanded manufacturing and service platform. 

Municipal Packaging president and CEO Matt Helm will remain with the business and continue to build out JohnsByrne’s West Coast presence. 

Helm added: “Joining JohnsByrne is a tremendous opportunity for Municipal Packaging and our customers. JohnsByrne’s resources and expertise will allow us to build on our strengths and deliver even greater value to our customers.” 

JohnsByrne is backed by GHK Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. 

JohnsByrne supplies folding carton and specialty packaging to customers across sectors including health, beauty and wellness, consumer products, entertainment, spirits and financial services in North America.

GHK Capital Partners focuses on control investments in industrial businesses throughout the region.

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