UFP Packaging Expands Gulf Coast Pallet Network with Acquisition of Apache Products
The acquisition adds 165 team members and all of Apache's operating assets to UFP Packaging.
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UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI) has expanded its packaging division through the acquisition of Apache Products, a pallet producer based in Silsbee, Texas.
The acquisition includes 165 team members and all operating assets. It extends UFP Packaging's pallet manufacturing presence across the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Apache will join PalletOne, UFP Packaging's nationwide pallet manufacturing network.
UFP Packaging said the acquisition adds capacity and strengthens its ability to supply stringer and heat-treated pallets to the region's high-volume petrochemical market. PalletOne management expects to combine Apache's local expertise with the national network's resources to expand customer service while preserving Apache's existing customer relationships.
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- Moderate pointApache Products acquisition adds 165 team members and all operating assets to UFP Packaging.
- Minor pointGulf Coast expansion adds pallet manufacturing capacity to serve the Texas and Louisiana petrochemical market.
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The release gives no purchase price or other consideration, so the acquisition’s value and any payment to Apache’s owners cannot be established from this disclosure.
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The transaction expands UFP Packaging's pallet manufacturing presence across the
"Apache has built a strong market position and established customer base in an important industrial market," said Scott Worthington, president of UFP Packaging. "Adding Apache expands our pallet manufacturing network into a strategic region, strengthens our ability to serve customers along the Gulf Coast with a broad range of packaging solutions and gives us additional capacity in a market where reliable supply and scalability are critical."
Apache will join UFP Packaging's PalletOne nationwide pallet manufacturing network.
"Apache brings an operation ripe for growth: an experienced team, disciplined execution and strong customer relationships," said Justin Elwell, executive vice president of PalletOne. "By pairing Apache's local expertise with the resources of our national network, we can expand the value we deliver to customers while preserving the service and relationships that have made the company successful."
"Apache has always been built around taking care of our customers and creating opportunities for our employees," said Brook Gilchriest, vice president of Apache Products. "As we considered the future of the business, it was important to find a partner that shares those values. UFP Packaging brings the resources and national reach to support continued growth while preserving the culture and customer relationships that have been central to our success."
About UFP Packaging
UFP Packaging is a leading North American provider of industrial packaging solutions and the largest producer of wooden pallets and crates in the United States. With expertise in metal fabrication, corrugated conversion and labeling, UFP Packaging offers a full range of packaging services, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., UFP Packaging is a subsidiary of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI).
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What did UFP Industries acquire in the Apache Products transaction?
UFP Packaging, a division of UFP Industries, acquired Apache Products, including 165 team members and all operating assets. Apache is a pallet producer based in Silsbee, Texas, and will join UFP Packaging's PalletOne nationwide pallet manufacturing network.