Cory Packaging acquires Master Packaging Inc.

The Tampa facility to continue manufacturing flexible packaging for a wide range of industries, including snack foods, fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, lawn/garden, condiments, frozen foods, candy, pet food, meats/poultry and pharmaceuticals.

13/06/05 The United States, Cory Packaging Inc. announces that it has acquired the assets of 44-year-old Master Packaging Inc., one of the original flexographic printers/converters in the southern U.S. The move will make Cory Packaging a full-service international printing and packaging supplier.

Under the terms of purchase, Master Packaging Inc.'s Tampa, Fla. facility will continue to manufacture flexible packaging for a wide range of industries, including snack foods, fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, lawn/garden, condiments, frozen foods, candy, pet food, meats/poultry and pharmaceuticals. The company will become a DBA of Cory Packaging Inc.

The combination of Master Packaging and Cory Packaging makes for an impressive set of core competencies. In addition to sophisticated printing and laminating capabilities, the company now offers in-house computer-to-plate technology, full in-house pre-press and graphic design services, and in-house pouch-making, bag-making and slitting. Cory Packaging also plans to invest in additional technology for its Rochester and Tampa locations, with further capital slated for training the two sites' 200 employees on new processes and equipment.