BERLIN Packaging has completed the acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo Co., Ltd., a supplier of packaging products and services across Japan.
Founded in 1965 in Osaka, Nissho offers a portfolio of packaging solutions to customers in local food and beverage, beauty, personal care, and healthcare markets. The firm serves thousands of customers from multiple locations across eastern, western, and southern Japan.
Nissho’s suite of solutions features an array of glass and plastic packaging products. Nissho also offers value-added services such as design and new product development, sourcing and procurement, warehousing, filling and assembly, and logistics management capabilities.
Bill Hayes, Berlin Packaging’s global CEO and president, said, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Nissho to Berlin Packaging. Nissho and Berlin share a common vision to provide exceptional service and support to local customers of all sizes while enhancing our relationships with supplier partners.
“This is a highly strategic acquisition for Berlin that expands our presence in Asia-Pacific and creates significant opportunities to better serve Japan-based customers through Berlin’s global packaging solutions.”
Seiji Ikoma, Nissho’s president, added, “We are very proud to partner with Berlin Packaging, and we are excited to embark on a new chapter of success for Nissho. Through the combination of Nissho’s excellent customer service and Berlin’s industry-leading innovation, sustainability, and global supply chain capabilities, we will bring even greater value to our customers, suppliers, and employees.”
Berlin revealed that all employees, management, and locations for this acquisition will be retained.