D&W Fine Pack, a foodservice packaging provider and a portfolio company of Mid Oaks Investments, has acquired the Thermoforming Division of Clear Lam Packaging. The addition of Clear Lam increases D&W’s presence in the retail grocery market segment.
Clear Lam is a provider of packaging for use in bakery, prepared meals, confectionary, and produce applications. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Elk Grove Village, IL (www.clearlam.com).
D&W Fine Pack manufactures foodservice and food packaging products including tableware, containers, cutlery, straws, and meal kits. The company is based in Fountain Inn, SC (www.dwfinepack.com).
Mid Oaks makes control and non-control investments in companies with annual revenues of $25 million to $250 million. The firm has a preference for manufacturing companies but will also consider distribution or service company opportunities. The firm was founded in 1986 and is based in Buffalo Grove, IL (www.midoaks.com).
“We’re delighted to welcome Clear Lam to the D&W Fine Pack family, which allows us to offer
ur customers exceptional value, greater choices and more flexibility,” said Mark Staton, President and Chief Executive Officer of D&W Fine Pack. “This is an outstanding operational addition that provides us significant incremental ability to service our retail grocery and processor customers.”
