Storopack acquires EJ Co.
Storopack, protective packaging specialist, has acquired Japanese company EJ Co. (Ebina/Kanagawa-Ken) and it will be renamed as Storopack Japan Co.
EJ Co., was Storopack’s partner in Japan for several years for sales of PAPERplus paper padding and AIRplus air cushions.
EJ Co., makes Loose Fill (packaging chips) in Japan, supplying customers across the country with protective packaging under the ECOsoft, ECOtouch and HItouch brand names.
“The acquisition is a significant strategic step for us. A direct presence brings us closer to the customer, and gives us the necessary understanding of the Japanese market,” said Frank Imkamp, president Asia-Pacific, Storopack.
Youichi Isawa, CEO, EJ Co., will continue to be responsible for the firm’s activities and Imkamp, will develop the Packaging Division in this region.