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Consolidation in the Flexible Packaging Industry

Flexible packaging ink manufacturers see more consolidation, competition ahead.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

With the news that the US has given its OK to Amcor’s acquisition of Bemis Company, the merger will be official as of June 11, 2019. With that, the flexible packaging industry is about to see its largest consolidation to date.   Both companies are strong in flexible as well as rigid packaging. Headquartered in Neenah, WI, Bemis reported 2018 net sales of $4.1 billion and operating profit of roughly $470 million., and employs approximately 16,000 individuals worldwide. Amcor reported fiscal yea...

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