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Produces recycled paperboard and folding cartons
PaperWorks Industries
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Produces recycled paperboard and folding cartons
Overview
PaperWorks Industries is a North American producer of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging. The company operates as an integrated, full‑service provider, handling both paperboard production and packaging solutions to meet diverse client needs. Its products come from recycled materials and are designed for sustainability, with processes that leverage modern technology and continuous improvement to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality packaging. PaperWorks differentiates itself by offering end‑to‑end packaging solutions—from raw paperboard to finished cartons—within one organization, focusing on environmental responsibility and dependable service. The company’s goal is to provide sustainable, value‑added packaging that aligns with customer requirements while controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.
About PaperWorks Industries
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Color Craft added 120 employees and expanded the fully integrated network in 2025.
- Integrated mills and converters shorten lead times, reducing outsourced transport and inventory costs.
- Sustainability positioning fits branded-packaging buyers seeking recycled content and supplier consolidation.
What critics are saying
- Mount Gilead closed March 31 2024, eliminating 74 jobs and signaling weak plants.
- Converting and mill businesses face heavy capital needs; underinvestment quickly erodes service and margins.
- Sun Capital ownership plus repeated closures make a future sale or breakup likely.
What makes PaperWorks Industries unique
- PaperWorks owns recycled paperboard mills and folding carton converters across North America.
- Color Craft acquisition, November 12 2025, deepens mill-to-carton integration in Wisconsin.
- PaperWorks sells 100% recycled fiber packaging to food, beverage, personal care brands.
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Health Insurance
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 5%PaperWorks Industries Inc., a leading North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging, announces the acquisition of Color Cr...
PaperWorks acquires Color Craft Graphic Arts. FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. - PaperWorks Industries Inc., a leading North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and folding carton packaging, announces the acquisition of Color Craft Graphic Arts ("Color Craft"). Founded in 1929 and based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Color Craft is a producer of packaging for food, beverage, and household goods. This acquisition aligns with our strategy of growth and further supports our ongoing investment and commitment to our customers. "This acquisition aligns with our strategy of growth and further supports our ongoing investment and commitment to our customers," says Brian Janki, President and CEO of PaperWorks. "Color Craft meets our criteria for geographic alignment with our mill system and folding carton network, diverse customer mix, and overall cultural fit." Gregg Weber, President & CEO of Color Craft, who will join the PaperWorks team, comments, "We are thrilled to join an organization that emulates our values and has an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is a great opportunity for the Manitowoc team to thrive within a larger folding carton network and leverage mill integration to deliver the highest level of service to our customers." With the addition of Color Craft's folding carton facility and welcoming 120 new team members, PaperWorks expands its fully integrated folding carton network to include two paperboard mills and six converting facilities across the United States and Canada. Color Craft was advised by Mesirow on the transaction. About PaperWorks PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons. PaperWorks supplies independent packaging converters with coated recycled paperboard (CRB) and provides sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions to consumer products companies, emphasizing innovation and market differentiation for reputable brands. The Company serves a diverse set of end markets, including food, beverage, personal care, and home care. For more information, please visit: www.onepaperworks.com
In 2015, PaperWorks Industries acquired Boehmer Box from CanAmPac.
Just this year in the Triad, WestRock has announced plans to close a Lexington facility, cutting more than 150 jobs, and PaperWorks Industries said it is closing its facility in the Montgomery County town of Mt. Gilead and eliminating 74 jobs.
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — PaperWorks Industries Inc. announced it recently completed the acquisition of The Standard Group.
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About PaperWorks Industries
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
2008
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