Berlin Packaging, a specialist supplier of packaging and closures in glass, plastic and other materials, has announced the acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo Co, Ltd ("Nissho"), a leading supplier of packaging products and services to various markets and regions in Japan.
Founded in 1965 in Osaka, Japan, Nissho offers a broad portfolio of packaging solutions to a variety of Japanese customers in the local food, beverage, beauty, personal care and health markets.
The Japanese company also offers its customers value-added services such as new product design and development, sourcing, warehousing, assembly and filling, and logistics management.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Nissho to Berlin Packaging. Nissho and Berlin share a common vision to provide exceptional service and support to local customers of all sizes while enhancing our relationships with partner suppliers, said Bill Hayes, Global CEO & president of Berlin Packaging. This is a highly strategic acquisition for Berlin that expands our presence in Asia-Pacific and creates significant opportunities to better serve Japan-based customers with Berlin's global packaging solutions."
"We are very proud to partner with Berlin Packaging and are excited to embark on a new chapter of success for Nissho. With the combination of Nissho's excellent customer service and Berlin's industry-leading innovation, sustainability and global supply chain capabilities, we will bring even more value to our customers, suppliers and employees."said Seiji Ikoma, President of Nissho.
Nissho employees, management team and sites will be retained.