ProAmpac acquires UP Paper

Cincinnati-based packaging-converting giant ProAmpac today announced its acquisition of Manistique, MI-based UP Paper, a leading producer of recycled kraft paper (above). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“The UP Paper team has done an incredible job building this great business. We look forward to building on their existing relationships and production expertise to serve our customer base with a broader suite of sustainable packaging products,” says ProAmpac CEO Greg Tucker.

“ProAmpac has built an exceptional platform from which we can continue to grow our business,” adds Lars Dannberg, president/CEO of UP Paper. “Together, we will have a strong portfolio of paper products and a shared commitment to excellence in customer service."

UP Paper, established in 2016, is a leading North American producer of 100% unbleached recycled kraft paper for packaging applications.