Smyth Companies Acquires Flexible Container Systems
Smyth Companies has announced that as of May 2, it has acquired Flexible Container Systems (FCS) of Pleasantville, N.J., which specializes in tube labeling services for the personal care and health and beauty markets.
“Smyth’s acquisition of Flexible Container Systems is a great complement to the products and services we currently offer the personal care and health and beauty markets," said Scott Fisher, president of Smyth Companies. "We see this segment of the market needing new and innovative solutions, and by bringing FCS into Smyth Companies we can accelerate and deliver new decorating capabilities and label application solutions to our customers."
Smyth’s expanded offerings now boast the fastest, most efficient, turret capping and labeling system in North America. In addition to a wide selection of flexible tubes, caps, label products and dynamic label placement options, Smyth has a recognized track record for expanding services to customers, enhancing product appeal through quality and innovation, and improving the functionality in consumer-use products.
“FCS has a lot to offer the industry, and we’re thrilled to partner with Smyth,” Wayne Mauro, owner of FCS, said. "With Smyth’s extensive experience in label materials and printing, along with their national presence in health and beauty, it will be exciting to watch our teams as we grow and offer new and innovative products to the market."
Smyth Companies is a fourth-generation family-owned business with almost 140 years of experience. The company has won the PIA “Best Workplace in the Americas” award for the last eight years. Smyth produces high-quality packaging products for the food, household, personal care, health and beauty, automotive, private label and beverage markets. Headquartered in Minnesota, the company has 10 facilities in North America, employing close to 560 associates.
