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Suiza to acquire Continental Can

Dallas-based Suiza Foods, a mid-sized dairy and owner of blow molder Franklin Plastics in Franklin, MA, surprised industry observers by moving to acquire Continental Can Co.

of Stamford, CT. If finalized, the acquisition will boost Suiza's blow molding revenues from $115 million to approximately $400 million, total packaging sales to more than $600 million.

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