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NAPCO Acquires Vulcan Information Packaging

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NAPCO, Sparta, N.C., USA, a specialty packaging provider founded in 1977, this week announced it has agreed to acquire the assets of Vulcan Information Packaging (including Binders.com), Vincent, Ala., a division of EBSCO Industries. Vulcan (VIP) will operate as an independent subsidiary of NAPCO under its current leadership team at the company’s current facility in Vincent. 

Founded in 1947, VIP (along with Binders.com) remains at the forefront of the custom information packaging and loose-leaf binder industry by providing superior products and services. 

Both companies' "customer first" service cultures result in demonstrable advantages in quality, speed, flexibility, and managed cost. These advantages position the company as a valued partner to its customers.

Rocky Proffit, CEO of NAPCO, said that "our companies are industry leaders in a large and exciting market and have impressive histories. We are excited to partner with VIP's talented management team and believe this partnership positions us for significant growth. This transaction builds on our 40 year history of respectful competition and allows us to execute our shared vision for the future." 

Bryson Stephens, chairman of EBSCO Industries, said that "we are extremely pleased to be partnering with NAPCO. We selected NAPCO because of their strong industry knowledge, best-in-class operating talent, and our shared corporate cultures. I am excited for the future of VIP and its employees as they carry on the tradition of client commitment."

NAPCO is a custom manufacturer of rigid paperboard products and presentation packaging, offering one-stop solutions with rapid product turnaround and prompt delivery. More information about Napco http://www.napcousa.com is available online.
 
VIP is a manufacturing provider in the packaging and binder industry with a focus on delivering superior products with excellent service to every customer, every time. More information about VIP also is available online. 

 

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