The Shadow
ATLANTA — WestRock Co. has acquired USB?Printing Group Inc. to expand its capabilities to support the beauty and personal care, nutraceutical and media industries.
Located in Corona, Calif., UBS is a specialty printing and packaging company that manufactures high impact cartons, as well as related literature products.
The acquisition of UBS fits with the company’s strategy to expand its capabilities and footprint to reflect customer needs.
WestRock officials say the acquisition extends the company’s on the West Coast. USB Printing Group will become a part of WestRock’s Multi-Packaging Solutions business.
“UBS is a proven supplier of innovative, decorative, high-impact packaging and has a strong track record of investing in a range of print technologies,” said Marc Shore, president of WestRock’s Multi-Packaging Solutions business.
“With the addition of this business, we will be better able to serve our customers on the West Coast and further increase our offering of high-end, high-impact decorative products,” Shore said.
Also, WestRock’s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 45.5 cents per share on its common stock.
The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 10. It will be paid on May 20
