RockTenn Acquires NPG

RockTenn, Norcross, Ga., USA, has acquired NPG Inc., an independent merchandising displays company. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn., NPG provides a broad range of display products and services to many of the world’s most recognized retailers. It employs approximately 400 co-workers and operates two manufacturing facilities in Chattanooga and one in Las Vegas, Nev.

"NPG's focus on retailers, their innovative retail solutions, and large-format printing capability expand our customer base and significantly improve RockTenn's ability to provide retail insights, innovation, and connectivity to all of our customers," said Craig Gunckel, EVP, RockTenn, and GM, RockTenn Merchandising Displays.

NPG,will operate as RockTenn Retail Solutions. Phil Harris, formerly CEO of NPG, has been named VP and GM, RockTenn Retail Solutions. Harris will continue to manage the operations along with his current leadership team.

"NPG is a strong strategic fit for us that will strengthen our display business," said Steve Voorhees, RockTenn's CEO. "I am excited to have the NPG team join RockTenn and look forward to supporting their continued success."

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