Packaging, Paper & Plastics Investment Banking

The Packaging, Paper & Plastics practice at Raymond James draws on decades of sector-specific investment banking experience. Our team’s extensive knowledge of the packaging, paper and plastics industry includes significant strategic advisory and capital raising experience globally, including both large-cap and middle-market transactions. Our meaningful relationships with key market participants allow us to advise corporate and private equity clients across the entire packaging value chain.

Packaging, Paper & Plastics Subsector Expertise

Flexible Packaging

  • Bags
  • Film
  • Labels
  • Pouches

Paper & Paper Packaging

  • Corrugated
  • Folding cartons
  • Paper
  • Paperboard

Plastics & Specialty Materials

  • Engineered products
  • Niche manufacturing
  • Specialty films

Rigid Packaging

  • Caps and closures
  • Containers
  • Dispensing
  • Trays

Specialty Packaging

  • Cold chain
  • Contract packaging and services
  • Distribution
  • Equipment and automation
  • Multi-material
  • Protective

 

Senior Banking Team

Transaction History

July 2025 M&Q Engineered Materials portfolio company of Heartwood Partners acquired by ShoreView Sellside Advisor

July 2025

About M&Q Packaging

M&Q Packaging designs and manufactures proprietary high-temperature resistant thermoplastic nylon, polyester and polyamide packaging solutions for the protein, foodservice and specialty markets.
April 2024 NPX One A portfolio company of Atlas Holdings Has been acquired by Breck Partners

April 2024

About NPX One

NPX One is a leading provider of fresh protein packaging solutions. The Company serves food processors, distributors, and supermarkets who seek high-quality, innovative solutions with exceptional service. 
April 2024 Sonoco Protective Solutions Has been acquired by Black Diamond Capital Management

April 2024

About Sonoco Protective Solutions

Sonoco’s Protective Solutions business is one of North America’s premier manufacturers of molded expanded polypropylene, expanded polystyrene and integrated material foam components and protective packaging solutions.
April 2023 Mill Point Capital Has acquired Nursery Supplies A portfolio company of Lincolnshire Management

April 2023

About Mill Point Capital

Headquartered in Kissimmee, FL, NSI is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of sustainable horticulture packaging solutions.
October 2022 Nekoosa A portfolio company of Sentinel Has been acquired by Appvion

October 2022

About Nekoosa Coated Products

Nekoosa is a leading provider of specialty engineered papers and films for the graphics and commercial print markets. 
July 2022 Tenex Capital Management acquired Oliver Inc. portfolio company of Pfingsten

July 2022

About Oliver Inc

Oliver Inc. is a provider of highly customized, quick-turnaround, specialty paper-based packaging solutions. 
May 2022 Inovar Packaging Group a portfolio company of AEA has been acquired by KELSO Private Equity

May 2022

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar is one of North America’s premier label printing and packaging solution companies. Inovar produces packaging products for many of the nation’s leading brands across food and beverage, home and personal care, cosmetics, nutraceutical, industrial, pet care and private label markets.
September 2021 PPC Flexible Packaging a portfolio company of Investment Funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has benn acquired by GTCR

September 2021

About PPC Flexible Packaging

PPC Flexible Packaging is a leading flexible packaging provider of flexible films, bags, pouches and prototype packaging.
December 2020 Altamont Capital Partners has acquired SPG

December 2020

About Altamont Capital Partners

Altamont Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with more than $2.5 billion of assets under management. Altamont is focused on investing in middle-market businesses where it can partner with leading management teams to help its portfolio companies reach their full potential.
December 2020 Huntington Solutions a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital

December 2020

About Huntington Solutions

Huntington Solutions is a leading North American manufacturer of custom shape molded foam protective packaging solutions for a diverse set of end markets, including appliance, cold chain and automotive, among others.
December 2020 Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired AWT Labels and Packaging

December 2020

About Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

For over 40 years, AWT Labels & Packaging has been providing high-quality labels and flexible packaging solutions for a diverse set of markets including healthcare, food and beverage, personal care, household, and OEM & industrial.
November 2020 Tabco Inc has been acquired by Inovar

November 2020

About Tabco Inc

Tabco, Inc. is a value-added manufacturer of complex and specialty custom printed labels and packaging products. The Company’s key products include specialty multi-ply labels, extended content labels, single-ply pressure-sensitive labels and flexibles.
March 2019 RPC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Berry £4,714,000,000

March 2019

About RPC

Established in the UK in 1991, RPC is a leading global design and engineering company in plastic products in packaging and non-packaging markets.
December 2018 Berlin Packaging $60,000,000 incremental first lien term loan sole lead arranger

December 2018

About Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging is a supplier of packaging services based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its customers include companies in the beverage, food, personal care, pharmaceutical, household care, industrial, and coatings sectors.
December 2018 Duravant $160,000,000 credit facility to finance acquisition of Wulftec International Joint lead arranger

December 2018

About Duravant

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global automation and engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
December 2018 Saxco International a portfolio company of The Sterling Group has been acquired by Atlas | Holdings

December 2018

About Saxco International

Saxco offers craft beer, wine, spirits, and food & beverage packaging with one-stop shopping,domestic/global product choices, and fast, flexible programs.
July 2018 Novolex $500,000,000 senior notes bookrunning manager

July 2018

About Novolex

Novolex™ develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products that touch nearly every aspect of daily life for multiple industries ranging from grocery, food packaging, restaurant and retail to medical applications and building supplies.
July 2018 Novolex $1,600,000,000 senior credit facility joint lead arranger

July 2018

About Novolex

Novolex™ develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products that touch nearly every aspect of daily life for multiple industries ranging from grocery, food packaging, restaurant and retail to medical applications and building supplies.
July 2018 Novolex a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group has acquired The Waddington Group

July 2018

About Novolex

Novolex™ develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products that touch nearly every aspect of daily life for multiple industries ranging from grocery, food packaging, restaurant and retail to medical applications and building supplies.
June 2018 Bway €475,000,000 senior secured notes joint lead arranger

June 2018

About Bway

BWAY Corporation provides packaging solutions. The Company offers plastic and metal containers, drums, cans, bottles, pails, reconditioned packaging products. BWAY serves beverages, food, aerosol, paint, personal care and pharmaceuticals, automotive, consumer, and health care industries worldwide.
June 2018 Oracle Packaging a portfolio company of Centre Lane Partners has been acquired by TekniPlex

June 2018

About Oracle Packaging

Oracle Packaging, Inc. manufactures packaging laminates for customers worldwide.
May 2018 Tekniplex $90,000,000 credit facility to finance a tuck-in acquisition joint lead arranger

May 2018

About Tekniplex

Tekni-Plex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household & industrial, and food & beverage markets.
May 2018 Berlin Packaging $890,000,000 credit facility joint lead arranger

May 2018

About Berlin Packaging

Berlin Packaging is a supplier of packaging services based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its customers include companies in the beverage, food, personal care, pharmaceutical, household care, industrial, and coatings sectors.
April 2018 Loparex $350,000,000 term loan credit facility joint lead arranger

April 2018

About Loparex

Loparex is a leading, global manufacturer of release liners, serving customers with in-depth technical expertise and industry-leading production technology across operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
March 2018 Duravant $185,000,000 credit facility lead left arranger

March 2018

About Duravant

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global automation and engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
October 2017 Genstar Capital has acquired Tekniplex a portfolio company of American Securities

October 2017

About Genstar Capital

Tekni-Plex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household & industrial, and food & beverage markets.
October 2017 Tekniplex $768,000,000 credit facility joint lead arranger

October 2017

About Tekniplex

Tekni-Plex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household & industrial, and food & beverage markets.
October 2017 Tekniplex $260,000,000 senior unsecured notes bookrunning manager

October 2017

About Tekniplex

Tekni-Plex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative packaging materials, medical compounds and precision-crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well-known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household & industrial, and food & beverage markets.
September 2017 Barnet has been acquired by AEA

September 2017

About Barnet

A leading value-added distributor, developer and marketer of specialty cosmetic ingredients to the global beauty and personal care market.
July 2017 Duravant $870,000,000 senior secured credit facility lead left arranger

July 2017

About Duravant

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global automation and engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
July 2017 Duravant a portfolio company of Odyssey has been acquired by Warburg Pincus

July 2017

About Duravant

Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global automation and engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
May 2017 CharterNex Films $685,000,000 credit facility joint lead arranger

May 2017

About CharterNex Films

Charter NEX Films is a leading North American producer of high performance specialty films used in flexible packaging and other critical end-use applications such as food, medical, protective, and automotive.
February 2017 RPC £552,000,000 rights offering  bookrunning manager

February 2017

About RPC

Established in the UK in 1991, RPC is a leading global design and engineering company in plastic products in packaging and non-packaging markets.
January 2017 Novolex $625,000,000 senior notes bookrunning manager

January 2017

About Novolex

Novolex™ develops and manufactures diverse packaging and food service products that touch nearly every aspect of daily life for multiple industries ranging from grocery, food packaging, restaurant and retail to medical applications and building supplies.

Transaction history may include transactions completed by a Raymond James banker while at a former firm.