Company Overview

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Amherst Label

Builds upon the current presence in the Northeast in partnership with the existing leadership team.

Dallas, TX, March 1, 2023 – Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Amherst Label (“Amherst Label”) in Milford, NH. This is Inovar’s ninth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, TX, Newburyport, MA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Milwaukee, WI, Kansas City, KS, Oceanside, CA, Westfield, MA, Sioux Falls, SD, and Aberdeen, SD. The company is executing a strategic plan for growth, both organically and through acquisition in partnership with owners and management, building a regionally based prime label business across North America. Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer and durable products companies who value short lead times, innovative solutions, technical support and local service while also offering multiple locations and production options for scale, redundancy and flexibility. “We are ecstatic to have Amherst Label join the Inovar family.” said Jeff Brezek, Executive Chairman and CEO of Inovar Packaging Group. “The Calvetti family, President, Nye Hornor, and the entire Amherst Label team have built an impressive business. During their extensive history, their core values and strategy have been focused on delivering an unparalleled product and service offering. We see countless opportunities as a combined team to drive value for our customers, employees, and partners.”

Nick Calvetti Jr. plans to fully retire from the business, while President, Nye Hornor, will continue in his current role leading Amherst Label, Angela Hornor will remain on for a period of time in a transitionary role, and Nicholas Kepka Calvetti will continue on his current role in sales. Nick Calvetti Jr. said, “After years of watching the business grow with its customers, employees, and community, finding the right partner who aligned with our values was critical for us in this process, and Inovar fits the bill in every way.” Nye added, “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Inovar for our next phase of growth.  Amherst Label has always prioritized our customers and doing the right thing for our people, and Inovar embodies these traits.We believe the union of our organizations will really drive value for everyone involved.”

Throughout their history, Amherst Label has been solving complex challenges to meet the growing needs of their customers. They are well versed in digital, flexographic, and screen printing for a wide variety of industries, including, but not limited to, industrial, housewares, specialty food, medical, beverage, beer, CBD, hemp, cannabis, nutraceutical, and personal care. Loyalty and a commitment to family and tradition remain core values for the company, having housed three generations of NH label makers.

Ongoing Strategic Investments

Inovar, in partnership with Kelso & Company, will continue to make strategic investments in all areas of the business to meet the demanding quality, service and delivery requirements of today’s fast-paced production and distribution environments. “We understand the complex and ever-changing needs of growing consumer and durable products companies and therefore we are committed to increasing our value-added offering, developing new innovative solutions, and expanding our geographic reach to meet those needs,” said Jeff Brezek.

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar is one of North America’s premier label printing and packaging solution companies. From its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Inovar produces packaging products for many of the nation’s leading brands across multiple industries. Inovar invests in the most current technology to help clients meet the demands of the marketplace and demonstrates a passion for providing unsurpassed quality and service. For more information, visit www.inovarpackaging.com.

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Cimarron Label and Western Printing

Further expands presence in the Midwest in partnership with existing management.

Dallas, TX, February 1, 2023 – Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Cimarron Label and Western Printing (“Cimarron Label”) in Sioux Falls, SD and Aberdeen, SD.  This is Inovar’s eighth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, TX, Newburyport, MA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Milwaukee, WI, Kansas City, KS, Oceanside, CA and Westfield, MA.  The company is executing on a strategic plan for growth, both organically and through acquisitions in partnership with owners and management, building a regionally based prime label business across North America.  Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer and durable products companies who value short lead times, innovative solutions, technical support and local service while also offering multiple locations and production options for redundancy and flexibility.  “We are excited to partner with the teams at Cimarron Label and Western Printing” said Jeff Brezek, Executive Chairman and CEO of Inovar Packaging Group.  “Randy Cowan and Steve Pfeiffer have built a first-class and industry-leading business focused on complex extended content and booklet labels. The team’s expertise is impressive, and they add many unique capabilities that will help drive significant value for our customer base and employees.  Their reputation precedes them, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to combine our organizations,” Brezek added.

Randy Cowan will continue to lead the business, while Steve Pfeiffer intends to retire.  They are confident that Inovar is the perfect fit and partner to work with during the company’s next phase of growth, “Given our intense focus on our customers and people, the fit of a potential future partner was critical. Inovar’s core values, company culture, and business strategy was a perfect match for Cimarron Label,” Randy commented.  “We believe this partnership can yield incredible results for our employees, customers, and communities,” Steve added. 

Cimarron Label and Western Printing were established with the goal of delivering consistent, excellent service to its customer base. With years of experience serving complex end markets such as AgChem, lawn & garden, automotive, plus many more, Cimarron Label understands the ever-changing needs of its customers.  Cimarron Label is dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative solutions, flexible and timely responsiveness, and a commitment to mutual success with its customers. 

Debevoise & Plimpton LLC served as legal counsel to Inovar Packaging Group on this transaction.  LB Transitions LLC served as the M&A broker and advisor and Ballard Spahr LLP served as legal counsel to Cimarron Label on this transaction.

Ongoing Strategic Investments

Inovar, in partnership with Kelso & Company, will continue to make strategic investments in all areas of the business to meet the demanding quality, service and delivery requirements of today’s fast-paced production and distribution environments.  “We understand the complex and ever-changing needs of growing consumer and durable products companies and therefore we are committed to increasing our value-added offering, developing new innovative solutions, and expanding our geographic reach to meet those needs,” said Jeff Brezek.

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar is one of North America’s premier label printing and packaging solution companies.  From its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Inovar produces packaging products for many of the nation’s leading brands across multiple industries.  Inovar invests in the most current technology to help clients meet the demands of the marketplace and demonstrates a passion for providing unsurpassed quality and service.  For more information, visit www.inovarpackaging.com.  

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Dion Label Printing, Inc.

Further expands presence in the Northeast in partnership with existing management

Dallas, TX, November 17, 2021 – Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Dion Label Printing, Inc. (“Dion Label”) in Westfield, MA in partnership with the existing Dion Label management team. This is Inovar’s seventh platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, TX, Boston, MA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Milwaukee, WI, Kansas City, KS and Oceanside, CA. The company is executing on a strategic plan for growth, both organically and through acquisitions in partnership with owners and management, building a regionally based prime label business across North America. Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer and industrial products companies who value short lead times, innovative solutions, technical support and local service while also offering multiple locations and production options for redundancy and flexibility. “We are thrilled to have Dion Label join the Inovar family” said Jeff Brezek, Executive Chairman and CEO of Inovar Packaging. “The leadership team, including John Dion, Dave Dion, Randy Duhaime along with the entire Dion Label team, have built an exceptional label business over the last 50+ years. Their brand stands out as one known for industry- leading quality, reliability, responsiveness and innovativeness. We’re very excited to add their team to the Inovar platform, as we believe this union will drive incredible value for our collective customer and employee base,” Brezek added.

While John and Dave Dion intend to retire, they are confident in Inovar supporting the next phase of growth for Dion Label, “Born decades ago as a family business, Dion Label is proud to join Inovar, an extended family of successful, like-minded companies, powered by hard work and ingenuity, and dedicated to our people, customers and communities,” John commented “The Inovar team shares our core beliefs as to what makes a successful business. At the heart of which is talented and dedicated people. Their plan for significant growth at our facility will preserve our customers and employees for years to come,” Dave added. General Manager, Randy Duhaime, will continue to lead the business for the Dion Label platform. “We are very excited about the partnership with Inovar. Inovar’s core values align well with ours, allowing us to continue to provide our customers with the highest possible level of quality and service”, Duhaime said.

Founded over 50 years ago in Westfield, MA, Dion Label was established with the goal of consistently delivering value to its customers. With years of experience serving the OTC pharmaceutical, specialty medical, food & beverage, candle and industrial sectors, Dion Label understands the ever-changing needs of its customers. Dion Label is dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative solutions, flexible and timely responsiveness, and a commitment to mutual success with its customers.

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Precision Label, Inc.

Expands presence into the West in partnership with existing management

Dallas, TX, August 2, 2021 – Inovar Packaging Group, LLC (“Inovar”) has recently completed its acquisition of Precision Label, Inc. (“Precision Label”) in Oceanside, CA in partnership with the existing Precision Label management team. This is Inovar’s sixth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, TX, Boston, MA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Milwaukee, WI and Kansas City, KS. The company is executing on a strategic plan for growth, both organically and through acquisitions in partnership with business owners and management, building a regionally based prime label and flexible packaging business across North America. Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer and industrial products companies who value short lead times, innovative solutions, technical support and local service while also offering multiple locations and production options for redundancy and flexibility. “We are extremely excited to have Precision Label join the Inovar family” said Jeff Brezek, Executive Chairman and CEO of Inovar Packaging. “Co-owners Pete Krudwig and Joe Feeley have built a truly differentiated label business over the last 23 years. They provide industry-leading customer service and continuously push the boundaries with innovative solutions and services. In addition, we couldn’t have found better partners in Pete and Joe and are thrilled to have them continue to lead what will now be Inovar’s flagship West Coast location.” Brezek added.

Pete Krudwig will continue to lead sales & marketing for the Precision Label platform. “I am very proud to join the Inovar team and believe this union is a great match of two highly culturally-aligned organizations. By joining Inovar, we believe this sets up both companies extremely well for our next phase of growth”, Krudwig said. Joe Feeley will continue to lead operations for Precision Label. “It’s been a rewarding journey building the Precision Label brand. Finding the right partner as we move into the future was critical for us, and Inovar is a perfect match. We believe our combined capabilities and scale within one platform will help us drive industry-leading results for both our customers and employees,” Feeley added.

Founded in 1998 in Oceanside, CA, Precision Label was established with the goal of consistently delivering value to its customers. With over 23 years of experience serving the personal care, food and beverage and nutrition sectors, Precision Label understands the ever-changing needs of its customers. Precision Label is dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative solutions, flexible and timely responsiveness, and a commitment to mutual success with its customers.

Inovar Acquires Tabco in Kansas City, KS

Inovar Packaging acquires Tabco, Inc. in Kansas City, KS. This is Inovar’s fifth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, TX, Boston, MA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Milwaukee, WI. Co-owners Gene and John Kubicki have built a dynamic culture of customer focus, innovation, and outstanding service with an amazing team of people. They are a fantastic addition to the Inovar platform.

Gene Kubicki, President of Tabco, will continue to lead the Tabco platform.

Founded in 1957 in Kansas City, KS, Tabco was established with the goal of consistently delivering value to its customers. With more than 60 years of experience serving the pet food, agrichemical, food & beverage, personal care, and industrial sectors, Tabco understands the ever-changing needs of its customers. Tabco is dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative solutions, flexible and timely responsiveness, and a commitment to mutual success with its customers.

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Flexo-Graphics

Inovar Packaging acquires Flexo-Graphics in Butler, WI.  This is Inovar’s first platform company in the Midwest Region that adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in the New England Region in Massachusetts, the Southwest Region in Texas and the Southeast Region in Florida.

For more than two decades, Tim and Mike McDonough have built a highly innovative consumer and industrial label business with a very strong customer-focused culture. Tim  and Mike will partner with the current Inovar management team and will continue leading the Midwest.

FG was established in 1983 in Milwaukee, WI with the goal of exceeding customer’s expectations.  With more than 30 years of experience serving the industrial consumer, food and beverage, automotive and appliance sectors, FG understands the ever-changing needs of its customers. The company prides itself on being flexible, responsive, innovative, and committed to mutual success with our customers.

Inovar Packaging Acquires Topp Labels

Inovar purchased Topp Label in Doral, Florida, which was rolled into the Fort Lauderdale location.

Inovar Packaging Group, a portfolio company of AEA Investors LP, has announced the acquisition of Topp Labels. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Inovar is a leading specialty converter of prime labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging solutions serving blue-chip customers within a diverse set of end markets, including, among others, health and personal care, sports nutrition/nutraceuticals, industrial products, pet food and supplies, and food and beverage.

Inovar’s mission is to serve the needs of specialty consumer and industrial product companies requiring fast response, speed-to-market and dedicated personal service while offering multiple press options and converting platforms with complex decorative capabilities.

Topp, located in Miami, FL, is a custom manufacturer of pressure sensitive prime labels and flexible packaging products focused on the client experience of high-touch customer service and speed-to-market to serve the emerging needs of their dynamic customer base.

John Attayek, CEO of Inovar, comments, “Topp Labels provides an excellent tuck-in acquisition for our Florida platform in Fort Lauderdale that mirrors our core competencies in high-end flexographic and digital prime label and flexible packaging solutions. The addition of Topp’s seasoned sales executives with over 70 combined years in the label industry and experienced production employees, coupled with our excellent staff in Fort Lauderdale, will further bolster our ability to serve the Florida and Southeastern US market with the very best in customer service and label and packaging products to drive their brands.”

The company plans to acquire more prime label and flexible packaging converters in the near future in partnership with AEA Investors SBF LP.

Attayek adds, “We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the demanding quality, service and delivery requirements of today’s fast-paced production and distribution environments. We seek label and flexible packaging companies in combination with business owners and management who align with our culture and overall strategy. We understand the complex needs of growing consumer and industrial products companies and believe there is a large section of this market that is being underserved from a personal service and speed-to-market perspective. Further, we are focused on extending Inovar’s reach into other major prime label markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Central, and Western regions of the country. Expanding into these key areas will enhance our ability to respond quickly to serve clients of all sizes, including enterprise-class organizations with multiple locations.”

Inovar acquires LabelPrint America in Newburyport, MA

Inovar purchased LabelPrint America in Newburyport, Massachusetts as its New England location.

This is Inovar’s first platform company in the New England region that adds to its’ existing manufacturing footprint in the Southwest region in Texas and the Southeast region in Florida. 

Tony Yemma, LPA’s Owner and CEO, is an invested partner and will join LPA/Inovar as a sales consultant and ambassador for the business. LPA’s President, Robin Hamilton, is invested partner and will serve as VP/GM over the New England region.  They bring much needed capital and scale to allow us to compete in the marketplace and stay on the cutting edge of technology while offering additional product offerings and services to our valued customer base as we grow with them.

LabelPrint America is a great addition to our business and brings a brand and company culture that is aligned with our philosophy of a high performing environment for the benefit of our customers and employees. LPA will continue to operate out of its’ current facility in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Inovar moved corporate headquarters to Dallas, Texas

Inovar acquires 21st Century Labels and Packaging in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Inovar purchased 21st Century Labels and Packaging in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Inovar Packaging Acquires Murray Label & Printing in Dallas, TX

Inovar purchased Murray Label & Printing in Dallas, Texas.

AEA Investors Acquires Inovar Packaging Group

AEA Investors SBF LP announced the acquisition of Inovar Packaging Group, LLC in partnership with management and John Attayek, the new CEO of Inovar.

Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, Inovar is a leading specialty converter of prime labels and flexible packaging serving blue-chip customers within a diverse set of end markets including, among others, health & personal care, nutraceuticals, industrial, pet food & supplies, and food & beverage. Since its founding in 2005, Inovar has created a track record and reputation of innovation and being a solutions oriented company providing outstanding quality and service to its customers.

This partnership with AEA will allow us to continue to build our business organically and through future acquisitions.

Inovar purchased a state-of-the-art HP digital press

Inovar purchased a state-of-the-art HP digital press, and was one of the first label printers in the Metroplex to have one. This allowed Inovar to print high quality, brighter colors, short-run projects and prototypes.

Inovar Offers Shrink Sleeves

Inovar was one of the first to offer shrink sleeves. Soon after, Inovar began printing digital print sleeves, boosting its quality even further.