OX Industries, Hanover, Mass., USA, has acquired two paper tube plants in Totowa, N.J., and Framingham, Mass., from American Paper Products, Kulpsville, Pa. The acquisition continues the company’s strategy of vertically aligning nationwide converting production with OX's paper mills that produce high-strength, 100% recycled tube and core paperboard.

OX Industries president, Kevin Hayward, said that "American Paper Products has served its loyal customers since 1929 and is one of the oldest family owned paper tube companies in the U.S. We are excited to expand our geographic reach and continue to serve America’s customers with excellent quality and offer additional products and services."

OX Industries is a diversified and vertically integrated producer of 100% recycled paperboard, tubes and cores, and engineered building products. It is a leader in the uncoated paperboard industry with a capacity to produce more than 160,000 tpy. Its vertical integration ensures best quality products and lower, stable costs, the company notes.