Südpack has restructured its activities in the U.S. market. As part of this process, the company has sold its production facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, to its long-standing industry partner PPC Flex. The transaction is part of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in the U.S. market, particularly in the meat and cheese segments.
PPC Flex employs approximately 1,600 people and is among the established converters in North America. The company has a broad technological footprint and direct access to the market. The Oak Creek site, located north of Chicago, fits well into PPC Flex’s existing site structure. For Südpack, it was important in the context of the sale that long-term prospects be secured for the employees at the Oak Creek location.
Within the framework of the partnership, Südpack contributes its technological expertise, while PPC Flex brings its market presence in the United States. The objective of the cooperation is to continue supplying customers in the U.S. market with packaging solutions and to jointly serve existing market segments.
With the realignment of its U.S. business, Südpack is adapting its market strategy to changing conditions and laying the foundation for its continued presence in the United States.
About SÜDPACK
Südpack is a leading manufacturer of high-performance films and packaging solutions for the food, non-food and medical goods industries and also of customer-specific compounds for technically demanding applications.
The family business, which was founded by Alfred Remmele in 1964, is headquartered in Ochsenhausen. The production sites in Germany, France, Poland, Switzerland and the Netherlands are equipped with cutting-edge plant technology and manufacture to the highest standards, including the capacity to operate under clean room conditions. The global sales and service network ensures a high degree of proximity to the customer and comprehensive technology support in more than 70 countries.
With its innovative Development and Application Center at its headquarters in Ochsenhausen, Südpack offers its customers an optimal platform for developing individual solutions and also for performing application tests.
Südpack is committed to sustainable development and fulfills its responsibility as an employer and towards society, the environment and its customers. For its sustainable product developments and consistent commitment to a functioning circular economy in the plastics industry, Südpack has received numerous awards.
About PPC Flex
PPC Flex, headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL, is a leader in printing and converting of flexible films, pouches, and other innovative packaging solutions. Positioned as a bridge between “mega-cap” converters and regional suppliers, the company is uniquely defined by its agile, service-centric and technology-driven approach in niche markets including cleanroom packaging for healthcare and medical applications, consumer snack and organic brands, private label, specialty produce, pet care, nutraceutical, bakery and horticulture markets.
With the addition of Südpack’s US operations, the firm now operates twelve manufacturing facilities in Buffalo Grove, IL, Kansas City, KS, Rome, GA, Payson, UT, North Salt Lake, UT, Pewaukee, WI, Hartland, WI, Columbus, OH, Oak Creek, WI, Colombia, South America, and Tefen, Israel. It’s facilities are AIB, SQF level II, ISO-9001 and ISO 13485 certified. Founded in 2016 with its first acquisition in 2017, PPC provides the highest quality products with best-in-class lead times to service emerging, recognized national and private label brands.
