TC Transcontinental seals deal for Robbie Manufacturing

Canada’s largest printer, TC Transcontinental, has acquired Robbie Manufacturing as it continues to expand its flexible packaging division.

Robbie Manufacturing is a flexible packaging supplier located in Lenexa, Kansa

TC Transcontinental has operations in print, flexible packaging, publishing and digital media, with a mission to create products and services that allow businesses to attract, reach and retain their target customers.

Robbie Manufacturing is a flexible packaging supplier located in Lenexa, Kansas, specializing in on-site packaging for grocery stores, shrink wrap packaging of multipack consumer goods, and packaging products for food processors. It generated 50 million USD in annual revenues in its most recent financial year.

This is the third strategic acquisition by TC Transcontinental in the flexible packaging sector, following Capri Packaging in 2014 and Ultra Flex Packaging in 2015.

François Olivier, president and CEO at TC Transcontinental, described the acquisition as, ‘great news for the ongoing development of our flexible packaging division, an important area of growth for the corporation.

‘The acquisition of Robbie Manufacturing is strategic on two fronts. It allows us to enter into two new packaging niches while also creating opportunities for synergies with our existing facilities nearby. The company shares TC Transcontinental's values and fosters a similar culture, putting their customers at the heart of everything they do.

‘We're pleased to welcome our new employees who will contribute to TC Transcontinental's growth and success.’

Irv Robinson, Robbie Manufacturing co-founder and CEO, added: ‘TC Transcontinental's vast entrepreneurial experience will undoubtedly help Robbie Manufacturing grow and remain a supplier of choice for its customers. We've worked hard to build our reputation over the years, and we know that TC Transcontinental will continue in this vein while respecting the values that sustain our company.’