History
Then...and now!
Exopack was established in 2001, but our roots are more than 100 years old, dating back to the invention of the original paper grocery bag. Today, Exopack offers one of the broadest product offerings in the flexible packaging and film coatings industries, enabling us to supply our industrial and consumer customers with a vast array of paper and plastic options, while delivering unparalleled attention to customer service, innovation, and value.
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Year | Events |
| 1852 | Francis Wolle, one of the founders of Union Bag, invents the paper grocery bag manufacturing process. |
| 1899 | Union Bag opens its first paper mill in Hudson Falls, NY. |
| 1956 | Union Bag and Camp Manufacturing merge to form Union Camp. |
| 1969 | Union Camp acquired its first plastics facility in Tomah, WI. |
| 1979 | Union Camp completes a major expansion with the opening of Tifton, GA, facility. |
| 1982 | Union Camp strengthens position in consumer packaging market by acquiring Harley Bag Company. |
| 1990 | Union Camp acquires Chase Packaging, adding microwave popcorn bags and a West Coast presence to their value offering. |
| 1998 | International Paper Company and Union Camp merge. |
| 2001 | The Sterling Group of Houston, TX, acquires International Paper’s flexible packaging business.
A new company, Exopack, is formed and headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. |
| 2003 | Exopack acquires Plassein International, providing four new plastics facilities. |
| 2005 | Sun Capital Partners, Inc., acquires Exopack.
Exopack is merged with Cello-Foil Products, Inc., and The Packaging Group. |
| 2006 | Exopack establishes the Global Packaging Linx division to broaden its value offering through global alliance partnerships. |
| 2007 | Exopack acquires Electronic & Engineered Films division of InteliCoat Technologies and forms Exopack Advanced Coatings.
Exopack acquires Performance Film Business segment from DuPont Liquid Packaging Systems and forms Exopack Performance Films. |