Fortis Solutions Group has acquired Kala Packaging, as it seeks to further the breadth and depth of its product offerings and locations.
Virginia, US-based Fortis Solutions Group is a converter of pressure-sensitive and shrink sleeve labels, multi-ply coupons, flexible packaging, extended booklets, pouches and folding cartons, as well as supplying label applicators and offering variable data printing. These are produced using a mix of digital, flexo and offset printing.
Kala Packaging, based in Orem, Utah, is a printer of pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging. Offering variable content printing, anti-counterfeiting and security options, alongside food-safe flexible packaging, Kala serves the food and beverage, health and beauty, and nutraceutical markets. It has strong heritage in digital, having purchased one of the first HP Indigo digital presses in North America at the start of the 21st Century.
Fortis Solutions Group president and CEO John O. Wynne, Jr. commented, ‘With its fleet of digital presses and top-tier flexographic printing technology, Maui Chai and the Kala team have established a national presence in the quick turn labels and flexible packaging markets.
‘We are fortunate to join forces with such an outstanding team and are excited to further the value-added offerings we provide.’
Kala Packaging president and CEO Maui Chai said, ‘Whilst technology has always been an important characteristic of our ethos, supporting our customers as a vital extension of their operation is a foundational principle at Kala. Fortis understands the importance of these relationships and will persist in the continual removal of industry barriers that our customers have enjoyed with Kala over the past 18 years.
‘The comprehensive abilities Fortis flows into this partnership complements Kala’s capability inimitably.’
Fortis plans to make further acquisitions to further the breadth and depth of its product offerings and locations from which it can serve its customer base.
