DS Smith buys Corrugated Container Corporation
May 23, 2018Packaging business DS Smith has agreed to buy US-based Corrugated Container Corporation (CCC) for an undisclosed sum, in a deal that is expected to be immediately earnings-enhancing.
DS said the acquisition of the family-owned business – which employs around 190 people across its four operations in North Carolina and two sites in Virginia – will significantly boost its box-making capacity and complement its existing footprint in North America.
CCC’s capabilities include a strong focus on high-quality, sustainable retail ready and display packaging, an area where DS Smith said it is achieving strong growth in Europe.
Chief executive Miles Roberts said This is an exciting and fast-paced environment where we are experiencing strong momentum, following the successful integration of Interstate. The customer response has been excellent and increased demand from local and global customers for sustainable, innovative packaging gives us the opportunity to keep building capacity.
