{"id":10706,"date":"2025-12-09T03:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10706"},"modified":"2025-12-09T03:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:26:20","slug":"nelipak-takes-over-merrills-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10706","title":{"rendered":"Nelipak takes over Merrill\u2019s Packaging\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Merrill\u2019s Packaging runs ISO 13485-certified manufacturing facilities in Burlingame, California, and Alajuela, Costa Rica. Credit: Matveev Aleksandr \/ Shutterstock.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

US healthcare packaging solutions provider Nelipak has completed the acquisition of Merrill\u2019s Packaging, expanding its position in key healthcare manufacturing hubs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Merrill\u2019s Packaging focuses on custom thermoformed packaging for medical device, pharmaceutical, life science and other technically demanding sectors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Its portfolio also includes related offerings such as die-cut pouches and mounting cards, alongside design, development and tooling services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The business runs ISO 13485-certified manufacturing facilities in Burlingame, California, and Alajuela, Costa Rica.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Merrill\u2019s Packaging CEO Rick Schulz stated: \u201cThis is an incredible growth opportunity for Merrill\u2019s employees and customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith access to Nelipak\u2019s global capabilities and broad suite of rigid and flexible product solutions, we look forward to exploring new ways to deliver value to our customers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Established in 1961, Merrill\u2019s Packaging has evolved into a specialist in custom thermoforming.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Notable developments in its growth include its move into the Costa Rican market in 2010 and the launch of a larger facility in the country in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nelipak CEO Pat Chambliss added: \u201cWe are excited to welcome the Merrill\u2019s Packaging team to the Nelipak family.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have tremendous respect for their history of growth, innovation, and customer focus. Nelipak will benefit from Merrill\u2019s dedicated and talented team, custom thermoforming capabilities, strong customer relationships, and well-located production sites in California and Costa Rica.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nelipak supplies rigid and flexible sterile-barrier packaging for healthcare applications, serving medical device, diagnostic and pharmaceutical drug delivery markets as well as other demanding use cases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The company has a workforce of more than 1,600 and operates 14 facilities globally: eight in the Americas, five in Europe and one in Asia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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