Plastipak expanding in Europe

CHAMPAIGN – Plastipak Packaging is increasing its presence in Europe with the acquisition of two corporations in Italy.

The Plymouth, Mich.-based company, which operates a plant in Champaign, acquired full equity interests in Europe Preforme and Preforme Sud in a deal that closed Feb. 29. Those corporations have facilities in the Italian cities of Verbania and Anagni.

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