Cox specializes in extrusion blow molding of high-density polyethylene containers for the food industry.
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Pretium Packaging, a manufacturer of plastic containers and closures, acquired Cox Container LLC, Troy, Ala. Cox Container specializes in extrusion blow molding of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers for food, beverage, dairy and industrial applications, Pretium said.
“The acquisition brings additional HDPE manufacturing capability to Pretium and gives us a strategic foothold in the Southeast. We will now be able to capitalize on the strong growth Cox has experienced over the past couple of years to better serve our combined customers,” said Paul Kayser, president and CEO, Pretium. “Additionally, we are aggressively looking to add other exceptional regional companies to our portfolio.”