Unisource Worldwide to sell Florida manufacturing facility
The move comes as the company’s strategy to focus on our core distribution businesses in paper, facility supplies and packaging.
07/03/06 Unisource Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading distributors of paper, packaging and facility supplies in North America, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its converting and manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, FL, to Cardinal UniJax, LLC. In addition to converting envelopes, the facility also manufactures plastic straws.
"The sale of this facility is consistent with our strategy to focus on our core distribution businesses in paper, facility supplies and packaging," said Al Dragone, CEO of Unisource Worldwide, Inc.
The transaction was completed on Friday, March 3. The terms of the agreement were not announced.
Unisource Worldwide, Inc., is the leading independent marketer and distributor of commercial printing and business imaging papers, packaging systems and facility supplies and equipment in North America. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Unisource is the 29th largest private company in the United States and offers the most comprehensive suite of products and services in the industry. With approximately 8,000 employees - including more than 2,200 sales, customer service and technical support specialists; approximately 100 distribution centers, and a fleet of 1,300 vehicles - Unisource can deliver what your business needs when and where you want it - locally, regionally and nationally.
