WILLOWBROOK, Ill.-Loparex Grouphas announced that it has acquired the Douglas-Hanson Company of Hammond, Wis. Douglas-Hanson, established in 1973, manufactures silicone-coated release papers and films, and extrudes polycoated papers for the packaging industry. The Douglas-Hanson facility will operate under the name Loparex Inc. whose headquarters are in Willowbrook, Ill. According to Penti Kallio, President and CEO of Loparex Group, “As a result of this acquisition, two successful release liner companies with distinct capabilities and expertise will blend together to become an even stronger supplier in the manufacture and delivery of release liner products. This merger will enable Loparex to more effectively meet the continuing challenges of
Loparex LLC
July 21, 2006
