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Packaging

IPC Sells Multi Packaging Solutions to Madison Dearborn

Madison Dearborn Partners announced today that it has agreed to buy Multi Packaging Solutions (“MPS”), a leading supplier of print-based specialty packaging, from Irving Place Capital.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Multi Packaging Solutions is a manufacturer of high-quality printed folding cartons, labels, and inserts for customers in the healthcare, consumer, and media […]

Irving Place Capital to Acquire Alpha Packaging

Irving Place Capital (“IPC”), a middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Alpha Packaging (“Alpha”), a leading blow molder of plastic bottles and jars for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and personal care markets.  IPC is investing in partnership with Alpha’s current management team, led by President and Chief […]

Irving Place Capital Completes Acquisition of Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc.

Irving Place Capital (“IPC”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc. (“Mold-Rite”).  Mold-Rite is a leading manufacturer of plastic caps, child-resistant closures, vials and jars primarily serving the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal care markets.  The acquisition, the terms of which have not been disclosed, was […]

Irving Place Capital agrees to acquire Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc.

Irving Place Capital (“IPC”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc. (“Mold-Rite” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of plastic caps, child-resistant closures, vials, and jars primarily serving the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care markets.  The transaction is expected to close within 60 […]

Irving Place Capital Announces Successful Completion of New Credit Facility for Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc.

Irving Place Capital (“IPC”) announced today the May 13, 2010 completion of a new credit facility for its portfolio investment, Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. (“MPS”).  The new credit facility refinanced existing senior and subordinated debt of the Company, as well as provided for the payment of a dividend to existing investors.  The new facility includes a […]

Irving Place Capital and Oaktree Acquire Specialty Packaging Company

Chesapeake (“Chesapeake” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced financial restructuring through an acquisition by private equity institutions Irving Place Capital Management, L.P. (“Irving Place Capital”) and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”) together with management. New ownership marks an important transition for Chesapeake, one of the world’s leading suppliers of […]

Multi Packaging Solutions Announces Acquisition of Ivy Hill Corporation

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. (“MPS”), a leader in the packaging industry serving the multi-media, cosmetics, healthcare, horticulture, and value added consumer markets, and a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Ivy Hill Corporation (“Ivy Hill”). Ivy Hill, headquartered in New York, NY is […]

Multi Packaging Solutions Announces Acquisition of Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. (“MPS”), a specialty print and packaging company, and a portfolio company of BSMB, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions. Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions (“Innovative”), headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ, is a high-quality supplier of custom folding cartons, promotional packaging and digital labels for the […]

Multi Packaging Solutions Announces Acquisition of Great Western Industries

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. (“MPS”), a specialty print and packaging company, and a portfolio company of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (“BSMB”), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Great Western Industries (“GWI”). Great Western Industries, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading supplier of print and packaging to the Cosmetics, Fragrance, Consumer, and […]

BSMB Appoints Industry Expert as Operating Partner

Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (“BSMB”), a leading institutional private equity firm, today announced that it has added a new Senior Advisor, Phil Yates, an experienced executive in the global packaging industry. With 35 years of experience, Mr. Yates was most recently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Graham Packaging, a global provider of rigid plastic […]

Multi Packaging Solutions Announces Acquisition of Steketee-Van Huis and Intent to Acquire Hilltop Press

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. (“MPS”), a specialty print-based packaging company and a portfolio company of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (“BSMB”), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Steketee-Van Huis, Inc. (“SVH”). SVH is headquartered in Holland, MI and provides packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, multimedia and consumer markets. The acquisition provides SVH with […]

Packaging Holdings Announces the Acquisition of Hamilton Printing

Packaging Holdings, Inc., a specialty printing and packaging company and a portfolio company of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hamilton Printing, Inc. Hamilton Printing is headquartered in Louisville, KY and provides multimedia and commercial print solutions for products including video games and computer software. The acquisition will […]

Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Announces the Acquisition of the John Henry Company

Bear Stearns Merchant Banking today announced the acquisition of The John Henry Company (“John Henry”). Founded in 1912, John Henry is a leading specialty printing and packaging company serving the pharmaceutical, horticulture and floriculture markets. The company employs over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the United States. “This is another important step in our mission […]