M&A Deal Summary

UFP Industries Acquires North American Container

On March 27, 2018, UFP Industries acquired packaging company North American Container

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is UFP Industries’ 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is UFP Industries’ 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is UFP Industries’ 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-03-27
Target North American Container
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) UFP Industries
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

North American Container

Marietta, Georgia, United States
North American Container Corp. is a manufacturer of structural packaging products, adding steel, corrugated and hardwood packaging to Universal’s growing portfolio of industrial products. North American Container was founded in 1967 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

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Buyer

UFP Industries

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Forest Products
Employees15,800
Revenue 7.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Universal Forest Products' corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Universal Forest Products' corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

UFP Industries designs, manufactures, and markets wood and wood-alternative products for national home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for residential and commercial construction, specialty wood packaging, components and packing materials for various industries, and customized interior fixtures used in a variety of retail stores, commercial and other structures. UFP Industries was founded in 1955 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 35
Sector (Packaging) 4 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 20 of 31
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 22 of 33
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-06 Quality Hardwood Sales

Nappanee, Indiana, United States

Quality Hardwood Sales LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of hardwood products, including components for cabinets used in homes and recreational vehicles.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-18 Wolverine Wood Products

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Wolverine Wood Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of wood panel components for furniture, store fixtures, and case goods. Wolverine Wood Products, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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