Burt Rigid Box, Taylor Box Co. Join Pusterla As First U.S. Sites Of Global Packaging Group Oneonta, New York based Burt Rigid Box, Inc. and Warren, Rhode Island based Taylor Box Company have announced their combination with re- spected European secondary packaging group, Pusterla 1880. With es- tablished manufacturing sites across the European Union, UK, Moldova, and Tunisia and offices in Asia, Pusterla will enter the North American market through a merger with Burt Rigid Box and the acquisition of Taylor Box Company. Serving clients in the fragrance & skincare, confectionary, entertain- ment, and retail markets, Burt has been a leading supplier of rigid boxes to international and regional clients since its founding in 1886. Taylor Box, started in 1885, offers a design-forward approach to best-in-class rigid box packaging for the wine & spirits, financial, brand-marketing, luxury internet and other industries. Roberto Marini, CEO of Pusterla, says “Our U.S. expansion continues our strategic focus on the high-end market. We are honored to serve our clients wherever they are and want to be, and doing so regionally advances our foundational commitment to sustainable production. The addi- tion to our group of two thriving American compa- nies known for their quality, innovative solutions, and manufacturing experience will allow us to be present on a truly glob- al scale.” As a result of the merger, Laura Brodie, President and co-owner of Burt, will become the first non-family shareholder in Pusterla, and will Roberto Marini
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serve as President of the group’s North Ameri- can operations. “To offer our clients and team the chance to participate in a global, yet very per- sonal, business with a humble approach to ser- vice alongside industry-leading innovation and know-how is a privilege,” said Brodie. “I’m very excited to join owners Luca Meana, the Meana family, and Roberto Marini as a member of the leadership team of a company I believe in, serv-
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ing an industry I love. I look forward to integrating Burt and Taylor, two historic rigid box leaders, as the foundation of Pusterla’s North American presence.” Dan Shedd, President, and owner of Taylor Box Company comments: “I have enjoyed the past 45 years with my amazingly talented and hard-
working team. Together, we built the award-win- ning, innovative, customer-focused market lead- er, Taylor Box Company. Merging with Burt to become part of Pusterla 1880 will continue to power our growth. As a fourth generation, fam- ily-owned business, it is exciting to join with an- other multi-generational group that shares our culture of excellence and integrity. My team are all looking forward to a future filled with new op-
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portunities to grow as an organization and as individuals. Most impor- tantly, our clients are excited to explore with us the new capabilities and global luxury packaging presence of Pusterla’s international footprint.” Both deals will close in January. Terms have not been disclosed. Visit burtbox.com and taylorbox.com for more information.
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