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Brook + Whittle acquires Stouse, LLC to expand its sustainable packaging solutions

Jan 09, 2025•11 months ago

Acquiring Company

Brook + Whittle

Acquired Company

Stouse

FashionManufacturing

Description

Brook + Whittle, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has successfully acquired Stouse, LLC, a prominent manufacturer and supplier of high-quality decals, labels, and promotional printed items. This strategic acquisition brings Stouse into the Sprink Division of Brook + Whittle, enhancing the company's capabilities, product offerings, manufacturing speed, capacity, and reliability. The integration also allows Stouse to sell Stand-up pouches, RFID embedded labels, Shipping Labels, and Prime Labels while opening its product portfolio to the Brook + Whittle family of companies.

Company Information

Company

Brook + Whittle

About

Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com

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