Primary Packaging, a fully-integrated manufacturer of film and bags that services industrial and retail markets with high-quality heavy-duty packaging, announces the acquisition of Packaging Horizons, a manufacturer of tamper evident security bags.
Packaging Horizons, a pioneer in the development of tamper evident security packaging, was founded in 1974 as a manufacturer of polyethylene bags. The Company has developed into a multi-process converter with a current focus on specialized tamper evident security packaging. In addition to manufacturing Alert Security Bags with tamper evident technology, the Company prints a variety of security overwrap films with applications in pharmaceutical, medical, and food packaging.
With the acquisition of Packaging Horizons, Primary Packaging builds upon its expertise in polyethylene extrusion and film production by expanding its product offering of polyethylene bags. Primary Packaging President, Jeff Thrams, commented “The tamper evident technology developed by Packaging Horizons is exceptional, and our manufacturing capabilities will infuse additional efficiencies into this niche business”. Mr. Thrams added, “This addition was the perfect complement to our current operations and our talented team will bring additional operational excellence and creativity to identify new opportunities for growth”.
Richard Markey, former president of Packaging Horizons, commented “This transaction is an extremely exciting opportunity for the Packaging Horizons organization and its customers. Primary Packaging has a robust arsenal of resources and expertise that will allow the Packaging Horizons business to make great leaps”.
