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.

Ongoing Strategic Investments

Inovar, in partnership with AEA Investors 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 industrial products companies and are committed to increasing our value-added offering 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.