cei Acquires Flexible Packaging Business

WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis.—cei (Coating Excellence International), a flexible packaging and technical products company, announced the purchase of the flexible packaging business of ECP’s Brantford, Ontario plant.

ECP (Engineered Coated Products) is a division of Inter-Tape Polymer Group (IPG). Intertape Polymer Group is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin plastic and paper-based packaging products and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. The ECP division of IPG supplies innovative coating technologies, and has a diverse product portfolio in packaging for both industrial and consumer markets.

“We are very focused on strengthening our company and positioning it for continued growth, and today, we’ve taken yet another step in that direction," stated Mike Nowak, president of cei. “The completion of this acquisition represents our commitment to accelerate growth in our key markets and continue to serve our customers better than anyone in the industry.”