WestRock completes acquisitions
WestRock, Norcross, Georgia, has acquired Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd. (MPS) and certain operations of U.S. Corrugated Holdings Inc.
Based in New York, MPS
WestRock refinanced MPS debt as part of the transaction.
“I am excited about our acquisition of MPS, which is an important step in the continuing development of WestRock,” says Steve Voorhees, WestRock CEO. “MPS is a leader in the value-added packaging sector, and the addition of MPS to WestRock strengthens our differentiated portfolio of paper and packaging solutions.”
WestRock acquired five corrugated converting facilities from U.S. Corrugated, a large independent manufacturer of corrugated products for packaging and displays, with headquarters in Washington, Pennsylvania.
The five facilities are in Ohio,
The five facilities will operate as part of
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