Plastic Packaging Manufacturers Plan Merger

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IPL, a manufacturer of rigid-plastic products, is planning to merge with Schoeller Allibert, a manufacturer of reusable transport packaging. The proposed merger creates an international sustainable packaging producer with a manufacturing footprint in 27 locations across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom.

IPL mainly manufactures sustainable, rigid-plastic products for the agriculture, food, consumer and environmental sectors. Schoeller Allibert manufactures returnable transport packaging, primarily in continental Europe.

The merged company will be headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The deal is expected to close this fall.