{"id":9062,"date":"2025-09-03T04:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9062"},"modified":"2025-09-03T04:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:14:13","slug":"veritiv-buys-s-walters-packaging-distribution-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=9062","title":{"rendered":"Veritiv buys S Walter\u2019s packaging distribution division"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Packaging solutions company Veritiv Operating Company has purchased the packaging distribution division of S Walter Packaging.<\/p>\n

Established in 1904, S Walter offers custom packaging solutions to the retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and fashion markets.<\/p>\n

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The company employs 110 people and operates facilities in Trevose and Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

S Walter senior vice-president and chief operations officer Rob Cunningham stated: \u201cBecoming part of the Veritiv team marks an exciting new chapter for S Walter, expanding our reach with Veritiv\u2019s strengths in packaging distribution, automation, design and fulfillment service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe road ahead is full of opportunity, and I\u2019m confident that our combined strengths will deliver even greater value to our customers,\u201d added Gordon Summerfield, senior vice-president of sales and marketing for S.Walter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Integrating S Walter into Veritiv\u2019s operations is expected to enhance the company\u2019s direct-to-store services and bolster its multi-brand kitting and premium packaging capabilities.<\/p>\n

This move is also anticipated to help Veritiv provide solutions tailored to the demands of contemporary brands and retailers.<\/p>\n

Veritiv CEO Sal Abbate stated: \u201cThis acquisition supports Veritiv\u2019s strategy to grow our core speciality packaging business, particularly in high-value segments such as retail packaging.<\/p>\n

\u201cS Walter brings a long-standing customer base, and together we will continue to grow in our ability to serve premium brands with speed, customisation and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legal counsel for Veritiv during this acquisition was provided by McDermott Will & Schulte.<\/p>\n

Veritiv Operating Company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a full-service provider of packaging solutions, as well as JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services.<\/p>\n

It has distribution centres primarily located in the US and Mexico, alongside additional resources and personnel worldwide to support its customers\u2019 success.<\/p>\n

In December 2024, Veritiv acquired<\/a> Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) to enhance its speciality packaging distribution capabilities, and OPS\u2019s 3,000 employees, customers and suppliers became part of Veritiv.<\/p>\n

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