Soundview Paper Co., Elmwood Park, N.J., has acquired Putney, Vt.-based Putney Paper Co., a subsidiary of APC Paper Holdings, a towel and paper products manufacturer. With the acquisition of Putney, Soundview brings a broader range of commercial towel manufacturing capability into its finished paper products offering of tissue, towel, and napkin products to retailers, distributors, and other customers.
"We are very enthusiastic about this important addition to Soundview’s away-from-home (AFH) business and the synergies created by putting these enterprises together. Putney is recognized for its high quality commercial towel products and has a heritage of making tissue from 100% recycled paper, fitting perfectly into the family of Soundview and Marcal brands. With the addition of Putney, we now offer our customers an even broader product array of towel and tissue products in the AFH segment," said John McLean, SVP of sales and marketing for Soundview.
George Wurtz, Soundview’s CEO, added that "we are excited about the Putney acquisition. The mill’s operational capabilities and papermaking skills extend our capabilities in the commercial markets, enabling us to continue to grow our presence in the northeast region. The Putney mill has a rich culture and we look forward to welcoming Putney employees into the Soundview family."
Soundview Paper Co. is part of Atlas Holdings, which owns and operates more than 70 facilities with nearly 9,000 employees worldwide. Its businesses are engaged in a broad spectrum of industries, including pulp and paper manufacturing, food and agriculture, wood products and building materials, packaging, capital equipment, and industrial and business services.
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