Midland has acquired Wetoska Packaging Distributors, a family-run supplier of food packaging materials and equipment based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, US.
Wetoska began as the Tobin-Stahr Company, established in 1958.
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Wetoska Packaging Distributors’ origins date back to 1964, when the company brought in former Chicago Bear Bob Wetoska to sell Dow Chemical’s Saran S shrink meat bags to meat and cheese processors across the Chicago area.
The sales effort took place as vacuum packaging began to gain broader acceptance in the 1970s.
In 1987, Wetoska purchased Tobin-Stahr and changed the company name to Wetoska Packaging Distributors.
The company has concentrated on packaging products and solutions for customers in the meat, fish, dairy, cheese, bakery and snack segments.
Wetoska Packaging Distributors president Steve Wetoska said: “Joining forces with Midland represents an exciting new chapter for our team and customers.
“Midland’s resources and national reach will enable us to expand our offerings while maintaining the high-touch service our customers have come to expect. We look forward to contributing to Midland’s growth and continuing to support the food industry with best-in-class packaging solutions.”
Midland said the purchase is part of its plan to broaden packaging and supply chain services in higher-demand end markets and to support food processors and manufacturers across the US.
Wetoska will continue to operate under Wetoska family leadership, with integration work aimed at widening the range of products and operational capabilities available to customers.
Midland CEO Mike Graves commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Wetoska Packaging Distributors to the Midland family.
“Wetoska’s reputation for quality, innovation, and personalised service perfectly complements our commitment to helping customers produce, protect, and promote their products. This acquisition not only bolsters our food packaging expertise but also reinforces our dedication to delivering sustainable and efficient solutions that drive customer success.”
