Transparent Container acquires Richardson & Edwards

Strengthening its position in the consumer products packaging industry and complimenting its current offering of plastic packaging solutions, Transparent Container Co., Inc. has acquired Richardson & Edwards, Inc., printer of paperboard folding cartons and other retail packaging solutions.

By Gretchen Edelbrock, Products Editor

“The acquisition builds on TCCʼs commitment to servicing its customers and providing complete retail ready packaging solutions at a single manufacturing source,” said Scott Greiwe, President. “The location, culture and manufacturing capabilities at R&E align with TCCʼs strategy for growth and will help meet the demands of our customers. Having the ability to design and manufacture a paper or plastic solution provides our customers with the widest selection of options for sustainability, performance, impact and supply chain efficiency.”

Established in 1947, R&E employs approximately 40 people and adds to TCC several new product technologies, a talented workforce and a paperboard manufacturing presence in Addison, IL.

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