Acquisition of Atlanta-Area Wilkerson Packaging Co.

Deal is aligned with Mac Papers’ proven commitment to further expanding its established packaging program

 Jacksonville, FL (July 30, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today that on Friday, July 27, it completed the acquisition of Wilkerson Packaging Co., an Atlanta-based packaging and facility supplies distribution business established in 1982.

“Mac Papers is pleased that Paul Wilkerson entrusted us with the solid packaging business Paul and his team have built,” stated Mac Papers President Sutton McGehee. “This acquisition reflects our commitment to offering a broad, diversified product lineup from best-in-class suppliers, and continuing to grow the packaging business alongside our paper and print, facility supplies and office products segments.”

Chris McCabe, Mac Papers’ vice president of packaging, echoed McGehee’s statements, adding that the acquisition represents an excellent addition to the company’s established packaging business. “The Wilkerson acquisition is aligned with our proven commitment to continue to expand our packaging program and further positions Mac Papers as the go-to packaging and facility supplies distribution partner in the Southeast,” explained McCabe. “We are excited to build upon Wilkerson’s experience and expertise with an even stronger packaging offering, complemented by our deep local inventories, relationships with top suppliers, value-added services and solutions, and comprehensive product line that includes our Castle™ brand of carton sealing tapes and stretch films.”

The facility operated by Wilkerson, located at 325 Great Southwest Parkway in Atlanta, is no longer in service. Mac Papers is serving Wilkerson customers from its Atlanta branch at 460 Riverside Parkway, located just a few miles from the former Wilkerson facility.

“We are delighted to welcome Wilkerson employees to the Mac Papers team,” stated McGehee. “And we are pleased that Paul Wilkerson is staying on with Mac Papers to help ensure a smooth transition for Wilkerson customers and suppliers.”

The Wilkerson acquisition is the most recent in a long line of packaging acquisitions Mac Papers has made over the past six years. In 2016, the company acquired Birmingham-based packaging company Higdon Paper and Packaging. One year prior, Mac Papers acquired two Nashville-based packaging companies (Boxes Etc. II and Packaging Professionals) and in 2013 it purchased Alles Inc., a full-scale distributor of packaging products, systems and services out of Hialeah, Florida. In December 2012, the company acquired All Packaging Supplies, a distributor of industrial and food service packaging supplies located in Pembroke Park, Florida.

To learn more about the Wilkerson acquisition, visit https://www.macpapers.com/wilkerson or contact the Mac Papers packaging team at [email protected].

About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeastern U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, boost efficiency and improve their bottom line. The company operates branch locations and retail stores in nine states across the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. Our sister company Mac Papers Envelope Converters converts and prints an extensive range of standard and custom envelopes – 16 million per day – utilizing the latest in equipment and technology. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or follow us on Twitter @macpapers and LinkedIn.

Media contacts:

John Herbkersman  [email protected]  904.348.3237

 

 

 



Mac Papers & Packaging Adding Experienced Sales Directors to Its Packaging Team

In addition to announcing new packaging hires, the company also announces internal promotions

 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 24, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today the addition of talented sales professionals to its packaging team as well as promotions within the organization.

Scott Toth has joined Mac Papers as Packaging Sales Director – East Region South, responsible for packaging sales management in the Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina markets. Toth brings over 23 years of experience in the packaging industry with SupplyOne Paper and Packaging and with the Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), where he most recently served as Director of Sales SE Region.

In March, Andy Coyne joined Mac Papers as the Director of Strategic Accounts based in Jacksonville. Coyne has over 21 years of experience in account management in the packaging sector, most recently as Corporate Account Manager with IPG and previously 10 years at xpedx in national accounts and sales management roles.

“We are thrilled that Scott and Andy have joined our packaging team,” stated Chris McCabe, vice president of packaging at Mac Papers. “Enhancing our organization with the addition of these accomplished and experienced packaging sales professionals is well aligned with our proven commitment to continue to expand our established packaging program.”

In addition to the new hires, Mac Papers announced the promotions of two current employees to director roles with the packaging team.

Bob Wapinsky was promoted to Director of Packaging Equipment & Service. Wapinsky has been with Mac Papers since its acquisition of Alles in 2013 and has an extensive background in sales, sales management and automation.

Vito Anello has been promoted to Sales Director – Tampa. Anello brings extensive sales and packaging expertise to the role, serving as a Mac Papers account manager in Tampa for the past seven years. In 2016, Anello was named the Mac Papers Account Manager of the Year.

“We are always pleased to develop and recognize internal team members,” explained McCabe. Our knowledgeable packaging experts further enhance our ability to deliver innovative and comprehensive packaging solutions and services to our customers, positioning Mac Papers as the go-to packaging distribution partner in the Southeast.”

For more information about Mac Papers packaging products and services, please send an email to [email protected] or click here to contact us.

About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeastern U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, boost efficiency and improve their bottom line. The company operates branch locations and retail stores in nine states across the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. Our sister company Mac Papers Envelope Converters converts and prints an extensive range of standard and custom envelopes – 16 million per day – utilizing the latest in equipment and technology. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or follow us on Twitter @macpapers and LinkedIn.

Media contacts: John Herbkersman    [email protected]   904.348.3237



Incorporating Inkjet into Your Wide-Format Print Strategy

The paper experts at Mac Papers understand that digital printing, especially production inkjet, is a dynamic and growing market and compatible papers, inks and software are rapidly evolving to keep pace. That’s why our team members continue to hone their digital knowledge, including training at our branch locations with experts from Canon Solutions America and Domtar. 

“Our goal is to educate the Mac Papers team on the capabilities of today’s latest production inkjet technology and its impact on this rapidly growing print market,” said Lucy Perez-Sierra, senior marketing specialist for media at Canon Solutions America. “This collaboration with Mac Papers improves our ability to provide our joint customers with a wide variety of media types for printing diverse applications.”

As interest in digital printing and production inkjet accelerates, investment in the latest equipment by commercial printers of all sizes continues to grow. Printers understand that to remain relevant they must either compete with, or complement, today’s expanding digital channels.

“More commercial printers have incorporated inkjet into their overall print strategy,” stated Jay Abraham, Technical Sales Manager from Domtar. “These training sessions position Mac Papers as the ‘go to’ resource for customers interested in expanding their inkjet production.”

The evolution of papers, inks, and software is starting to keep up with production inkjet equipment technology. Workflow is also evolving at a rapid pace, making it easier to support the growth of inkjet printing.

“As inkjet printing technology evolves, Mac Papers continues to provide the best products and services to our customers. And through ongoing training and education of our sales force, we remain an industry leader for value-added solutions,” said Scott Riley, director of digital papers and media for Mac Papers. “We are grateful to have partners like Domtar and Canon as new print technology comes to market in 2018 and beyond.”

For more information about digital printing, contact your Mac Papers account manager or go to macpapers.com. Let us help you grow your inkjet business.



Keeping an Eye on Packaging Return on Investment (ROI)

The experts at Mac Papers are well versed on the many shipping-related factors that can impact your bottom line, from package design and assembly to inventory management and DIM weight considerations. We’ve pulled together a short list to help you keep an eye on ROI.

  • Right-size primary packaging – Is wasted space costing you? A small change to primary packaging can ensure you use the correct size packaging which in turn will reduce waste and lower your shipping costs.
  • Maximize your secondary packaging – Redesigning secondary packaging can also improve ROI. Consider whether you can you ship more product on fewer pallets by safely redesigning the case size to add another layer of product to each pallet.
  • Save time and money through automation – While manually assembling 2,500 cases a day would take two people nearly 14 hours non-stop, an automatic case sealer taping a modest 10 boxes per minute can accomplish the same result in only four hours.
  • Understand DIM weight – Since many carriers apply dimensional (DIM) weight pricing to ground shipments, reducing package dimensions or volume while ensuring adequate protection of contents is essential.
  • Manage your inventory – Effectively managing inventory will allow you to free up warehouse space, redeploy labor resources and lower overall business expenses.

“Our experienced packaging professionals are adept at helping businesses navigate all of the factors listed above,” said Chris McCabe, vice president of packaging at Mac Papers. “By surveying your operation, we can locate the trouble spots, identify opportunities and develop solutions customized to your needs, from packaging materials to equipment.”

For more information, contact [email protected].



New Wide Format Demo Centers: Now in Orlando, with Nashville to Open Next

While the ISA Sign Expo was taking place a few miles away at the Orlando Convention Center, Mac Papers opened its third wide format print and graphics demo center. We are pleased to announce the development of a fourth center – this one in Nashville, opening on June 27. Like their Jacksonville and Atlanta-area counterparts, the Orlando and Nashville demo centers offer hands-on demonstrations from leading suppliers, including Roland and Mutoh, as well as finishing equipment and substrates that perform best with each piece of equipment.

According to Marty Davis, director of wide format and graphics for Mac Papers, “Similar to our other demo centers, the Orlando location showcases the latest solvent and dye sublimation wide format print equipment. Each demo center gives customers the opportunity to interact with wide format experts who are familiar with the wide range of formats and graphics produced on the latest equipment from industry leaders.”

Wide format printing is a growing market for commercial printers and sign and display shops. As part of its ongoing commitment to the wide format market, Mac Papers plans to operate a demo center within a four-hour drive of all the areas it serves throughout the Southeast.

In addition to equipment and substrates, Mac Papers also provides training, services and support to help customers maximize the effectiveness of their wide format equipment. The company’s wide format experts will analyze all stages of workflow, from creation to pressroom, then recommend ways to optimize the entire process.

All Mac Papers wide format demo centers are open by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To schedule a visit and demonstration at any of the centers, call 844.MAC.WIDE (844.622.9433), or email [email protected].



Mac Papers Envelope Converters Award-Winning Flexography Printing

Mac Papers Envelope Converters (MPEC) has won the Flexographic Technical Association’s highest award for Excellence in Flexography in the envelope category. MPEC was awarded 2018 Best of Show and Gold for its printing of the “Welcome to TruGreen” envelope. MPEC’s entries swept the process printing category, also winning Silver and Bronze. 

Overall, MPEC won the following awards in different envelope categories:

  • Best of Show Award: Process Print – Uncoated Envelope
  • Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards: Process Print – Uncoated Envelope
  • Silver Award: Screen Print – Uncoated Envelope

According to MPEC Vice President and General Manager Bob Tees, “Printing the TruGreen envelope presented numerous challenges, but our team was up to the task. We are very proud of our people and the quality results they consistently achieve.”

Since 2011, the team at MPEC has received numerous awards from the Flexographic Technical Association, including awards for Best of Show in 2014, 2015, 2016 and now 2018.



Wide Format Demo Center Now Open in Orlando, Florida Area

Center offers hands-on experience with WF equipment and media from Roland, Mutoh and others

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 22, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today the opening of a wide format demo center at its Orlando branch located at 7601 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida. The demo center houses wide format print equipment and substrates from best-in-class suppliers.

“We’re pleased to now offer our customers across Central and South Florida the opportunity to get hands-on experience from leading suppliers including Roland and Mutoh as well as the finishing equipment and substrates that perform best with each piece of equipment,” said Marty Davis, director of wide format and graphics for Mac Papers. “Our Orlando demo center showcases the latest solvent and dye sublimation wide format print equipment.”

The company is exhibiting at the ISA Sign Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on March 22 – 24 and invites show participants to join them at booth #5823 during the show dates and at an open house on March 22 at the Orlando branch.

“As part of our commitment to support the expanding wide format market, Mac Papers plans to operate a demo center within a four-hour drive of all the areas we serve throughout the Southeast,” stated Davis. The company recently opened demo centers at its headquarters in Jacksonville and its Atlanta area branch, and plans to open additional centers within the company’s southeastern footprint in 2018.

In addition to the equipment and substrates, Mac Papers also provides training, services and support to help customers maximize the effectiveness of their wide format equipment. The company’s wide format experts will analyze all stages of workflow, from creation to pressroom, then recommend ways to optimize the entire process.

The Mac Papers Orlando branch wide format demo center is open by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To schedule a visit and demonstration, call 844.MAC.WIDE (844.622.9433), or email [email protected].

Media contacts:

John Herbkersman
[email protected]
904.348.3237

Caryn King
[email protected]
904.263.5628



Mac Papers Expands Its Castle™ Packaging Line with Stretch Films

Castle stretch film offering includes hand and machine length rolls as well as boxed machine film

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today that it has added stretch film to its Castle™ packaging products line. The company launched its exclusive Castle brand earlier this year with the introduction of Castle acrylic tape.

“We’re extremely pleased to now offer stretch film as part of our Castle brand of packaging products,” said Chris McCabe, vice president of packaging at Mac Papers. “We are dedicated to providing our customers with best-in-class packaging products and services and our Castle acrylic tape and stretch films help us deliver on that commitment.”

Castle stretch films are offered in hand and machine length rolls. The company’s website – macpapers.com/castle – lists product specifications as well as features and benefits of Castle stretch film, including high-quality cling, superior stretching performance and puncture resistance. In addition to machine film transported in pallets, Mac Papers also offers a boxed Castle machine film option, enabling ease of handling, moving and storage.

To learn more about Mac Papers’ Castle brand of packaging products, please visit macpapers.com/castle or contact [email protected].

About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeastern U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, boost efficiency and improve their bottom line. The company operates branch locations and retail stores in nine states across the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. Our sister company Mac Papers Envelope Converters converts and prints an extensive range of standard and custom envelopes – 16 million per day – utilizing the latest in equipment and technology. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or follow us on Twitter @macpapers and LinkedIn.

Media contacts:

John Herbkersman
[email protected]
904.348.3237

Caryn King
[email protected]
904.263.5628



Executive Promotions at Mac Papers and Packaging

Rick Mitchell named Chief Operating Officer
Kathy Wentworth promoted to Vice President of Human Resources

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today two executive promotions, naming Rick Mitchell as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Kathy Wentworth as Vice President of Human Resources.

Mitchell is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the administrative and operations functions of the company, which includes information systems, corporate and branch support services, corporate development, marketing and communications, real estate, sustainability and human resources. He reports to Mac Papers President Sutton McGehee.

“Since joining Mac Papers, Rick has brought tremendous innovative thinking to our business and has helped the company find better ways to serve our customers,” said Sutton McGehee. “We are very pleased to have such an experienced leader driving operational excellence for Mac Papers.”

Mitchell joined Mac Papers in 2012 as the company’s executive director of information systems and most recently served as its chief innovation and operational process officer. Prior to Mac Papers, he spent several years as a C-level consultant for companies in the financial, manufacturing, distribution and transportation industries. Mitchell gained deep innovation and operational experience through a 17-year career with multinational aerospace, transportation and finance company Bombardier, most recently as vice president and general manager of Bombardier Capital’s rail division. Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and computer sciences from Valdosta State University.

Wentworth is responsible for leading the company’s human and organizational initiatives, including strategic planning, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and acquisition integration. She reports to Rick Mitchell.

“Kathy brings more than 25 years of human resources experience to her role,” said Mac Papers COO Rick Mitchell. “She has been instrumental in improving our overall talent acquisition process, refining our corporate policies and helping the company deliver a competitive employee benefits package.”

Prior to joining Mac Papers as director of human resources in 2015, Wentworth spent 12 years as director of human resources at Jacksonville-based DPH Services LLC (formerly ICS Logistics). She has an associate’s degree in applied business from the University of Akron, a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, a master’s degree in human resource development from Webster University in Jacksonville, and a juris doctor degree in law from the Florida Coastal School of Law.

About Mac Papers

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeastern U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, boost efficiency and improve their bottom line. The company operates branch locations and retail stores in nine states across the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. Our sister company Mac Papers Envelope Converters converts and prints an extensive range of standard and custom envelopes – 16 million per day – utilizing the latest in equipment and technology. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or follow us on Twitter @macpapers and LinkedIn.

Media contacts:

John Herbkersman
[email protected]
904.348.3237

Caryn King
[email protected]
904.263.5628

 



Mac Papers and Packaging Opens Wide Format Demo Center in Atlanta Area

Gives printers and sign & display customers hands-on experiences with wide format equipment and media

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 14, 2018) – Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the Southeast U.S., announced today the grand opening of a wide format demo center at its Atlanta branch located at 460 Riverside Parkway, Lithia Springs, Georgia. The demo facility houses wide format print equipment and substrates from best-in-class suppliers.

“We’re pleased to now offer our Atlanta-area customers the opportunity for hands-on experience with equipment and media used in the growing wide format market,” said Marty Davis, director of wide format and graphics for Mac Papers. “Our demo center showcases the latest solvent and dye sublimation wide format print equipment from top suppliers including Roland and Mutoh as well as the finishing equipment and substrates that perform best with each piece of equipment.”

Mac Papers also provides training, services and support to help customers maximize the effectiveness of their wide format equipment. The company’s wide format experts analyze all stages of workflow, from creation to pressroom, recommending ways to optimize the entire process.

“Wide format printing presents an exciting revenue opportunity for commercial printers and it’s a growing business for sign and display shops,” added Davis. “As part of our commitment to support the wide format market and our customers that are expanding their capabilities, Mac Papers plans to operate a demo center within a four-hour drive of all the areas we serve throughout the Southeast.” The company opened a demo center at its headquarters location in Jacksonville in January, 2017, and plans to open additional centers within the company’s southeastern footprint in 2018.

The Mac Papers Atlanta branch wide format demo center is open by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To schedule a visit and demonstration, call 844-MAC-WIDE (844-622-9433), or email [email protected].

About Mac Papers
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S. The company is a distribution partner for paper and print, packaging, facility supplies and office products. Mac Papers works with best-in-class suppliers to help businesses and consumers deliver quality results, improve efficiency and improve their bottom line. The company operates branch locations and retail stores across nine states in the Southeast. Mac Papers is a third generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1965. Our sister company Mac Papers Envelope Converters converts and prints an extensive range of standard and custom envelopes – over 14 million per day – utilizing the latest in equipment and technology. For more information, please visit macpapers.com or follow us on Twitter @macpapers and LinkedIn.

###Note to media: If you would like to see a demonstration, contact John Herbkersman: 904.348.3237.

Media contacts:
Caryn King
[email protected]
904.263.5628

John Herbkersman
[email protected]
904.348.3237



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