Nelipak expands North American presence through acquisition

Thermoformed medical packaging provider Nelipak has announced the acquisition of thermoforming company Computer Designs Incorporated. The business will operate under the name of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging.

Computer Designs manufactures thermoformed rigid packaging primarily for the medical market. The company has manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, and Puerto Rico and its products include trays, clamshells, and blisters.

Under the new brand of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, the company will further develop its thermoformed packaging products and service capabilities for the healthcare market.

Nelipak state that the acquisition strengthens its commitment to the North American healthcare market. Computer Designs’ customers will have access to Nelipak’s design teams and modern cleanroom manufacturing throughout its global locations.

Mike Kelly, president and CEO of Nelipak said: “We are excited about our acquisition of Computer Designs. Scott McKeever, the founder of Computer Designs, has spent 30 years building a great company with outstanding people and tremendous capabilities and we proudly welcome the Computer Designs team to Nelipak. We will leverage the unique capabilities of both organisations to delight our customers with innovative designs, world class quality, and excellent service.”