News Release
Expansion in Flexible Packaging Business within the Ball & Doggett Group
Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President and CEO: Akihiko Watanabe) hereby announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Ball & Doggett Pty Ltd (Head Office: Melbourne, Australia), has acquired Impak Films Pty Ltd (Head Office: Melbourne, Australia) and Impak Films New Zealand Limited (Head Office: Auckland, New Zealand), both engaged in the wholesale of flexible packaging materials, as of October 31, 2025.
Additionally, Ball & Doggett (USA) Inc, established in August 2025 in Delaware, USA by Ball & Doggett Group Pty Ltd (Head Office: Melbourne, Australia), has acquired the business of Impak Films US LLC (Head Office: Atlanta, USA), which also engages in the wholesale of flexible packaging materials, as of October 31, 2025.
1. Background and Purpose
Under Medium-term Business Plan 2026, the Japan Pulp & Paper Group has positioned the enhancement of high value-added product sales—particularly flexible packaging materials for food applications—as a key strategy within its Non-Japan Wholesaling segment. This includes supplementing existing sales networks through complementary M&A activities.
Ball & Doggett Group, a leading company in the paper distribution industry in Oceania, will continue to strengthen its business domains across the group and pursue further growth.
2. Outline
①Acquisition of Flexible Packaging Businesses in Oceania
Overview of Target Companies
| Name | Impak Films Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Head Office Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Representative | Andrew Newman, Brian Christy |
| Business Outline | Wholesaling of flexible packaging materials, focused on food packaging |
| Name | Impak Films New Zealand Limited |
|---|---|
| Head Office Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Representative | Andrew Newman, Brian Christy |
| Business Outline | Wholesaling of flexible packaging materials, focused on food packaging |
Overview of Acquirer
| Name of Company | Ball & Doggett Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Head Office Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Representative | Luke Wilkinson |
| Business Outline | Processing and sale of products related to paper, paperboard, packaging, and sign and display |
②Acquisition of Flexible Packaging Business in U.S.A.
Overview of Target Company
| Name of Company | Impak Films US LLC |
|---|---|
| Head Office Location | Atlanta, U.S.A. |
| Representatives | Andrew Newman、Brian Christy |
| Business Outline | Wholesaling of flexible packaging materials, focused on food packaging |
Overview of Acquirer
| Name of Company | Ball & Doggett (USA) Inc |
|---|---|
| Head Office Location | Delaware, U.S.A. |
| Representative | Takahiro Miyata |
| Business Outline | Wholesaling of flexible packaging materials, focused on food packaging |
[Related Links]
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2018.3.6: Strengthening of Sales in New Zealand’s Sign and Display Market
2022.10.14: Notice Concerning the Strengthening of Sign and Display and Flexible packaging Businesses in Oceania
2024.10.21: Strengthening the Flexible Packaging and Sign & Display Businesses in Oceania
2025.4.16: Notice Regarding Acquisition of Flexible Packaging Business in Oceania
2025.4.24: Announcement of Business Acquisition in the Sign & Display Sector in New Zealand
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
The Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. Public & Investor Relations Office on +81-3-5548-4026
