Pregis, a Chicago-based packaging firm, has acquired Easypack, a paper-based protective packaging company based in Hertfordshire, UK, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will enable Pregis to expand its North American product portfolio to include a complete line of paper void fill, cushioning and block/brace solutions.

Pregis will continue to operate Easypack’s three UK manufacturing facilities, as well as offices and distribution centers in France and Germany. Easypack employs approximately 70 people across Europe.

Source: Pregis