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Klockner Pentaplast to acquire LINPAC

The combination of KP’s film production with LINPAC’s highly innovative film production and conversion capabilities will create a one-stop-shop of complete packaging solutions.

April 7, 2017

The Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP), Gordonsville, Va., signed a binding agreement to acquire LINPAC Senior Holdings Ltd., UK, and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.

Swander Pace Capital acquires Passport Food Group

Passport offers more than 125 authentic, boldly flavored SKUs to national restaurants and retailer chains, including Applebee’s, P.F. Chang’s, Panda Express, Cheesecake Factory and Houlihan’s.

April 7, 2017

Swander Pace Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in consumer products companies, acquired Passport Food Group.

Atlantic Food Distributors acquires Shaker Valley Foods

The acquisition strengthens AFD’s distribution of protein center-of-the-plate products and custom cut meats.

April 7, 2017

Atlantic Food Distributors (AFD), a Canton, Ohio-based broadline foodservice distribution company, acquired Shaker Valley Foods.

MCFA, Jungheinrich form JV, create ICOTEX

Industrial Components of Texas, LLC (ICOTEX) is a new company that will manufacture industrial components.

April 7, 2017

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), the Houston, Texas-based provider of Jungheinrich lift trucks and narrow aisle products, and Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., announced a joint venture to form Industrial Components of Texas, LLC (ICOTEX).

American Association of Port Authorities elects new chairman

April 7, 2017

Find out this week's personnel changes within the cold food and beverage industry.

SencorpWhite announces new partnership with ICAM

This partnership provides the North American market with a wide range of vertical lift modules.

April 6, 2017

ICAM, Italy, and SencorpWhite, Hyannis, Mass., formed a new strategic partnership for the exclusive distribution of the SILO VLM product line in the United States and Canada.

Polymer Logistics opens new service center for reusable plastic containers

This facility will provide reusable plastic container pooling, sanitizing and redistribution logistics.

April 6, 2017

Polymer Logistics, Riverside, Calif., celebrated the grand opening of its Dublin, Ga., service center, which was first announced in May 2016.

CSM Bakery Solutions to sell BakeMark business

BakeMark is a wholly owned CSM subsidiary that provides distribution services through a network of 25 distribution centers.

April 6, 2017

CSM Bakery Solutions, Atlanta, announced its intention to sell its BakeMark business.

Allen Lund opens Houston office

The Houston office will be led by Michael Keep, who comes with 11 years of transportation experience.

April 6, 2017

Allen Lund Co., La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., announced plans to open a new office in Houston, Texas.

Krispy Kreme owner acquires Panera

Following the close of the transaction, Panera will be privately held and continue to be operated independently by the company’s management team.

April 6, 2017

JAB Holding Co., the Washington, D.C., parent company of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Caribou Coffee and more, acquired Panera Bread Co., St. Louis, Mo., for $7.5 billion.