Green Bay Packaging Inc., Green bay, Wis., USA, has acquired Baird Display, a Wisconsin corporation. The acquisition was effective April 30, and terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"The acquisition is an excellent fit for Green Bay Packaging. Baird Display is an innovative company that adds to our point of purchase display capabilities and expands our market presence. Baird has excellent leadership values and a culture that parallels our own," said Will Kress, CEO and president of Green Bay Packaging.

Bryan Hollenbach, EVP of Green Bay Packaging, added that "Baird Display strengthens our point of purchase and display capabilities, enhances our innovative approach to the market, and broadens our reach into new markets. Baird Display brings a dedicated workforce under great management to the Green Bay Packaging team."

Neal Wickert, president of Baird Display, noted that "this is another step in our journey and an exciting time for the customers and employees of Baird Display. We will continue to serve all of our customers with distinction and drive improvements in our operation."

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, folding cartons, recycled and virgin linerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label rollstock, specialty converting operations, timberlands, and a sawmill facility.

 

Also started in 1933 as a manufacturer of upscale candy boxes and poker chips, Baird Display, Waukesha, Wis., is a provider of custom designed temporary and semi-permanent point of purchase displays to advertising agencies and fulfillment organizations that manage accounts for larger brand-name companies.