Middletown, Ohio based Akers Packaging Service Inc. announced the acquisition of N-Stock Box of Middletown, Ohio.
This transaction supports the continued dedication to the expansion of and investment in services for customers throughout the Midwest United States.
N-Stock, originally founded in 1982 by Jerry and Jeff Pennington as a corrugated stock box facility, grew steadily and diversified over the years into a full-service provider of custom packaging.
Operating from the 215,000-square-foot facility, N-Stock’s standards for quality and customer service aligns with the values that are at the cornerstone of Akers Packaging.
“Our fundamental attitude of ‘Service Means Whatever It Takes’ is identical with Akers’ philosophy when it comes to taking care of customers,” said Jeff Pennington, founder of N-Stock.
“We are extremely excited to become part of Akers Packaging, which carries and maintains an outstanding reputation both in our local market as well as throughout the Midwest.”
“We are excited to welcome the N-Stock team to the Akers Packaging family, offering customers unparalleled commitment to service and high quality custom corrugated packaging,” said Chief Executive Officer Bill Akers.
Akers Packaging Service Inc., founded by William C. Akers in 1963, started as a 10-person, 20,000 sq. ft. business with just $30,000. Now a third-generation independent box manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, Akers Packaging has acquired or started 14 paper and packaging-related businesses, with 15 facilities across six states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.For more information, visit akers-pkg.com.
