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CORE Industrial Partners Furthers Its Investment Thesis into Folding Carton Packaging Sector with the Acquisition of General Converting

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of General Converting (the “Company”), a provider of premium folding cartons for well-known brands in the food, confectionery, and consumer markets.

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  • CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of General Converting (the “Company”), a provider of premium folding cartons for well-known brands in the food, confectionery, and consumer markets.
  • Founded in 1982, General Converting is acclaimed for its quality, exceptional service, extensive technical expertise and robust in-house capabilities.
  • The combination of General Converting and CORE’s recent investment in Century Box forms a new platform in the folding carton space.
  • Frank Papa, Senior Partner at CORE and Chairman of the Board, said, “The acquisition of General Converting aligns with our strategy to build a folding carton packaging platform serving attractive end markets with a customer-centric approach.

CORE Industrial Partners Announces Investment in Century Box

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced today it has completed an investment in Century Box (the “Company”), a provider of folding cartons for store-brand food and consumer products.

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  • CORE Industrial Partners (“CORE”), a manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced today it has completed an investment in Century Box (the “Company”), a provider of folding cartons for store-brand food and consumer products.
  • Founded in 1978 by Alvin and Johanna Kagan, Century Box serves as a value-add partner for customers with complex packaging and service requirements.
  • Headquartered in Methuen, Massachusetts, Century Box operates two facilities covering more than 200,000 square feet.
  • John May, Managing Partner of CORE, said, “Century Box is a well-established packaging business with a dedicated focus on developing long-term strategic relationships with its customers.

Wheaties Recognizes Simone Biles on Final 100th Anniversary Box in Wheaties Century Series

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220615005287/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220615005287/en/
    The limited-edition Simone Biles Wheaties box is now available at retailers nationwide.
  • The Wheaties year-long 100th anniversary celebration culminates with Biless historic first appearance on the iconic orange Wheaties box, now at retailers across the country.
  • Like previous Century Series box athletes Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan before her, Biles will also appear on Gold Foil Box later this summer.
  • Im thrilled to appear on my first Wheaties box and so honored to be a part of the iconic brands 100th anniversary, said Biles.

Wheaties Continues 100th Anniversary Celebration with Century Box Featuring the Legendary Michael Jordan

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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In honor of its 100th anniversary, Wheaties is paying tribute to sports icon Michael Jordan, featuring him on the box for a historic 19th time.

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  • In honor of its 100th anniversary, Wheaties is paying tribute to sports icon Michael Jordan, featuring him on the box for a historic 19th time.
  • The Wheaties Champion first appeared on the Wheaties box in 1988 and continues to inspire future champions.
  • To be able to honor MJ as part of the Wheaties 100th anniversary celebration and have Wheaties join the 23XI Racing family is special for our team, said Wallace.
  • Wallace will join in the Wheaties 100th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, December 14, to deliver the newly minted "Michael Jordan Gold Foil Wheaties Box" around Charlotte, North Carolina.