Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, LLC has purchased the manufacturing assets and intellectual property of Eco-Groupe, Inc., a privately held preform manufacturing operation with four manufacturing sites in the United States. Amcor Rigid Plastics has also purchased a minority equity interest in EnKon, LLC, a woman-owned business enterprise affiliate of Eco-Groupe, Inc.
“This acquisition will continue our growth strategy and commitment to the packaging industry,” said Mike Schmitt, Amcor Rigid Plastics president. “Eco-Groupe’s technologies will strengthen our innovation focus and expand our offerings to customers.”
Eco-Groupe’s technology portfolio includes a modular molding system called Viper, which allows for multiple size preforms to be injected simultaneously, and Eco-Pod, a mobile manufacturing system.
“We look forward to welcoming the Eco-Groupe employees as our co-workers,” Schmitt said. “Our focus will remain on delivering the highest levels of quality and service to all customers as we move forward.”