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ProAmpac announced that it has acquired Belle-Pak Packaging (“Belle-Pak”), an award-winning manufacturer of flexible packaging products. With the addition of Belle-Pak, ProAmpac expands its growing presence in Canada and extends its reach in high-growth e-commerce, healthcare and logistics end markets. Based in Ontario, Canada, Belle-Pak’s diverse portfolio of flexible packaging products includes poly mailers for e-commerce and logistics services, packing list envelopes and custom medical and clinical bags. This acquisition allows ProAmpac to serve a broader base of category-leading customers across North America with high-quality and innovative flexible packaging solutions. Greg Tucker, Founder and CEO of ProAmpac, said, “I am pleased to welcome the talented Belle-Pak team to ProAmpac as we continue our growth in Canada and embark on this exciting partnership. With Belle-Pak’s advanced technology and efficient manufacturing capabilities, our combined company will be well-positioned for continued growth and operational excellence.”

How do you build strong brand relationships with consumers in an increasingly complex e-commerce landscape? That is the topic for the first of a series of digital events where we invite you to join us as we explore the latest culture and technology trends together with leading brand owners and industry experts. Starting on January 20, 2021, Iggesund Paperboard launches Unbox, a new series of digital events designed to explore the challenges and opportunities brands face today and in the future. The first Unbox focuses on changes in consumer behaviour and how brands can create engaging experiences through digital channels. And how this puts new demands for purposeful packaging solutions. register at: https://www.iggesund.com/inspiration/unbox-digital-event-series/unbox/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=103951613&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8rq0cI_Jz8faKcCJholUOjn4M7F784cPJSFROiiMandNA5_Tdf9FENfHQ__Smkat4G4Em2erzcJkXvqfylPXj84WIVBZfYXWELcjA1JtmzAiXaVmA&utm_content=103951613&utm_source=hs_email

Cascades Inc. announced that its 86.3% owned subsidiary, Greenpac Mill, LLC ("Greenpac") has entered into an agreement to amend and restate its existing term loan and revolving credit facility that were scheduled to mature in May 2021. The amended credit facilities will mature in December 2023. Greenpac operates a state-of-the-art lightweight containerboard mill, located in Niagara Falls, New York, which manufactures lightweight linerboard made with 100% recycled fibres. The mill has an annual production capacity of 540,000 short tons and employs 168 people.