Green Bay Packaging Inc. Announces Acquisition of Wisconsin Packaging Corp.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. announced the acquisition of Wisconsin Packaging Corp., a corrugated sheet plant in Fort Atkinson, WI. Wisconsin Packaging Corp. was founded in 1986 and will operate as part of Green Bay Packaging Inc. The acquisition is effective May 31, 2018.

Wisconsin Packaging Corp. specializes in the design and manufacture of corrugated packaging and retail displays for clients throughout the United States. “Wisconsin Packaging is proud to become a member of Green Bay Packaging. Our family has grown our business in Fort Atkinson, our goal always being to provide for the everchanging needs of our customers. We are especially grateful to our employees and our community who have supported us. To stay competitive, we emphasize continuous improvement in technology, efficiency and design.

This new bond with Green Bay Packaging strengthens our abilities to meet these goals,” stated Fred Negus, Jr., President of Wisconsin Packaging Corp.

“The acquisition of Wisconsin Packaging Corp. provides an exciting opportunity for Green Bay Packaging. It allows us to grow our company with an organization that aligns with a similar business philosophy of excellent quality, service and dedicated employees,” explains Will Kress, President and CEO of Green Bay Packaging Inc. “Wisconsin Packaging Corp. is geographically and strategically a great fit for our company but most important is the alignment of its leadership and cultural approach to business.”

Similar to Green Bay Packaging Inc., Wisconsin Packaging Corp. places its emphasis not just on superior production, but on customer relationships and service.
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