Thermoformed healthcare packaging producer Nelipak (Cranston, Rhode Island / USA; www.nelipak.com) has acquired Flexpak Corporation (Phoenix, Arizona / USA; www.flexpackcorp.com). The US-company produces packaging under the “Flexpak” brand name and is a manufacturer of custom thermoformed trays, clamshells, and blisters with a focus on medical markets. The business will operate under the name of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging. Nelipack was part of global packaging giant Sealed Air from 2005 to 2013 (see Plasteurope.com of 18.11.2013)

Under the Nelipak brand, Flexpak will further develop its thermoformed packaging products and services for the healthcare market, Nelipak said. The acquisition will allow Nelipak to take advantage of growth opportunities in the southwest US and northern Mexican regions.

Mike Kelly, president and CEO of Nelipak, said: “We are thrilled to expand our global manufacturing footprint and gain greater access to the US and Mexican markets with the acquisition of Flexpak. This acquisition enables us to better support our customers, and the Flexpak team and facility complement our current capabilities.”