Sabert Corp., Sayreville, N.J., completed the acquisition of Mullinix Packages, Inc., a Fort Wayne, Ind.-based provider of plastic packaging solutions for food processors and the foodservice industry. 

Mullinix extrudes and thermoforms products using a wide array of materials, including PP, APET, CPET, PLA and barrier materials, and provides a mix of custom and stock products to the foodservice and food processor markets, including hinged containers, deli containers, microwavable/ovenable trays, drink cups, sleeved cups and trays for the case-ready and prepared foods markets.

"We are very excited to have Mullinix as part of the Sabert organization," says Albert Salama, founder and CEO of Sabert. "Mullinix has an experienced and talented team with superior technical capabilities. Their market-leading position with food processors combined with Sabert's product offerings, global presence and resources will allow the new organization to deliver even greater value to the market."

"Joining Sabert is a great opportunity for both our customers and our workforce," adds Gene Gentili, chief executive officer of Mullinix. "Both companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions and quality products to meet the evolving needs of our long-standing customers. We look forward to working with the Sabert team to build a powerful packaging company on the strengths of the combined organizations."