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WestRock Company announced that its FENIX™ Bio Locking Tag has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label. The FENIX™ Bio Locking Tag represents a renewable alternative to petroleum-based products, using up to 88% fewer fossil fuel-based plastics than traditional plastic options. These plant-based horticulture tags enable WestRock customers to achieve plastic-reduction goals while ensuring critical functionality in greenhouse, nursery and retail environments. “WestRock is very proud to receive a certification from the USDA recognizing the role our products play in ensuring a more sustainable future,” said Sam Shoemaker, president of Consumer Packaging at WestRock. “Our teams are committed to pioneering technological advances and innovative product solutions to help our customers reach their sustainability goals.”

CANPACK Group and BA Glass announce that on April 2nd they have finalized the sale of CANPACK’s Glass operations in Poland to BA Glass. Consequently, the glass plant located in Orzesze was transferred to BA Glass and became part of its operations in Poland. Marius Croitoru, CANPACK Group CEO stated: “As we close this transformative chapter with the sale of CP Glass assets, we are strategically aligning our focus on our core businesses and maximizing value for our stakeholders. The proceeds from this transaction will empower CANPACK to further support our general corporate objectives. We extend our heartfelt acknowledgments and best wishes for continued success to our former colleagues. Together, we’ve built a legacy, and we look forward to their great success as part of BA Glass.” Tiago Moreira da Silva BA Glass CEO added: “For BA Glass Group this acquisition fulfills an objective long waited for the group in Central Europe. To have a greater representation in the market and to diversify its portfolio of products has always been limited to our capacity, now, with CP Glass, we will be able to do it and better serve the Central European market. We are happy to have finalized this operation and eager to start integrating CP Glass in our values and vision.”

Silgan Holdings Inc. announced that it has acquired Unicep Packaging. As a Specialty Contract Manufacturer and Developer (SCMD) solutions provider, this business develops, formulates, manufactures and sells precision dosing dispensing packaging solutions, such as diagnostic test components, oral care applications and skin care products, primarily for the health care, diagnostics, animal health, oral care and personal care markets. It operates two manufacturing facilities located in Spokane, Washington and Sandpoint, Idaho and is projected to generate approximately $45 million in sales and approximately $18.3 million in adjusted EBITDA for 2021. “Unicep is a clear leader in the rapid development and manufacturing of differentiated precision dosing dispensing packaging solutions for applications in health care, diagnostics and personal care. This acquisition further expands and extends our precision dosing capabilities and comprehensive product offering into new and existing markets,” said Adam Greenlee, President and CEO. “The Unicep team has combined a high-touch commercial philosophy with a proprietary operating platform to excel at meeting the unique requirements of their customers. The business broadens our exposure to health care and Point-of-Care diagnostics markets, has existing capacity for continued growth, complements our global Dispensing and Specialty Closures franchise and is scalable across our global footprint. We believe the acquisition of Unicep represents another example of our disciplined capital allocation model that has allowed Silgan to consistently create long-term shareholder value, and we look forward to welcoming our newest employees to the Silgan team,” concluded Mr. Greenlee.