{"id":11511,"date":"2026-02-04T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11511"},"modified":"2026-02-04T06:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:00:35","slug":"orbis-strengthens-manufacturing-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-robinson-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11511","title":{"rendered":"ORBIS Strengthens Manufacturing Portfolio with Acquisition of Robinson Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104523-orbis-launches-40x48-odyssey-3-runner-pallet-to-improve-handling-efficiency\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ORBIS\u00ae Corporation<\/a> has announced the acquisition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robinsonind.com\/\" id=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Robinson Industries<\/a>, a recognized pioneer in thermoforming. This strategic move expands ORBIS\u2019 manufacturing capabilities and accelerates its ability to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions across global supply chains. Robinson Industries will transition to the ORBIS brand, ensuring a seamless customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in the 1940s and headquartered in Coleman, Michigan, Robinson Industries brings decades of thermoforming expertise, including single- and twin-sheet thermoforming, sheet extrusion and structural foam injection molding. The company\u2019s product portfolio includes custom pallets, lids and trays, serving primarily automotive packaging applications, with additional reach into industrial, agricultural, and retail supply chain markets.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition includes Robinson\u2019s two manufacturing facilities in Coleman, Michigan, adding substantial production capacity and strategic proximity to the Detroit automotive hub. Approximately 100 skilled employees are joining the ORBIS team, strengthening its expertise and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobinson Industries\u2019 legacy of innovation and technical excellence aligns with ORBIS\u2019 vision to transform supply chains through reusable packaging,\u201d said Norm Kukuk, President of ORBIS Corporation. \u201cBy combining our strengths, we will accelerate design innovation, deliver faster solutions, and help customers achieve greater sustainability and efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106249-orbis-strengthens-manufacturing-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-robinson-industries\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ORBIS\u00ae Corporation has announced the acquisition of Robinson Industries, a recognized pioneer in thermoforming. This strategic move expands ORBIS\u2019 manufacturing capabilities and accelerates its ability to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions across global supply chains. Robinson Industries will transition to the ORBIS brand, ensuring a seamless customer experience. 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