Berlin Packaging, a hybrid packaging supplier, has announced the acquisition of Japanese packaging products and services supplier Nissho Jitsugyo.  

This strategic move marks Berlin Packaging's expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing its global reach and capabilities. 

Based in Osaka, Nissho offers a wide range of packaging solutions to the Japanese food and beverage, beauty, personal care, and healthcare markets.  

With more than six decades of operational expertise, the company serves local customers from multiple locations across eastern, western, and southern Japan.  

Nissho's portfolio includes a variety of glass and plastic packaging products, complemented by value-added services such as product design, sourcing, warehousing, and logistics management.  

These offerings are supported by a network of high-quality local manufacturers. 

Berlin Packaging Global CEO and president Bill Hayes said: "We are incredibly excited to welcome Nissho to Berlin Packaging. Nissho and Berlin share a common vision to provide exceptional service and support to local customers of all sizes while enhancing our relationships with supplier partners. 

"This is a highly strategic acquisition for Berlin that expands our presence in Asia-Pacific and creates significant opportunities to better serve Japan-based customers through Berlin’s global packaging solutions."  

Following the acquisition, all employees, management, and locations of Nissho will be retained.  

The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. 

Berlin Packaging supplies a variety of containers and closures, alongside package design, financing, consulting, warehousing, sustainability solutions, and logistics services to a wide range of industries. 

Nissho president Seiji Ikoma said: “Through the combination of Nissho’s excellent customer service and Berlin’s industry-leading innovation, sustainability, and global supply chain capabilities, we will bring even greater value to our customers, suppliers, and employees." 

In June this year, Berlin Packaging reportedly achieved an impressive feat of selling more than 12,000 tonnes of recycled plastic and glass packaging in 2023.