Welch Packaging acquires Northeast Box Company and Subsidiary

Welch Packaging, a family owned and led manufacturer of custom corrugated products for local customers, has acquired Northeast Box Company (NBC) in Ashtabula, Ohio. This acquisition includes NBC’s subsidiary, Paragon Packaging Products in Girard, PA, and expands Welch’s geographic footprint in the Mid-Atlantic.

Founded in 1978, NBC is a well-known corrugated manufacturer in northeast Ohio. The company has a long-standing history of providing excellent products and service to customers. Ron Marchewka has led the business for over 40 years. He comments, “Welch Packaging shares many of our core values and we are excited to join a family-owned business. This move will enable us to vertically integrate with Welch’s sheet feeder system, bringing capabilities such as graphic packaging, digital printing, and bulk laminating to our local customers.”

Ryan Creachbaum (Left), Bryon Perry (Middle), Mike Johnson (Right), Susan Selman (Front)

Welch Packaging has built a reputation for excellence in the packaging industry, driven by a commitment to customer satisfaction, the associate experience, and safety. This family-owned business operates a network of corrugated sheet plants supported by its own sheet feeder system, with a focus on local customers. This is a strategic acquisition for the company, as it closes a geographic gap in the Mid-Atlantic following their previous acquisition in York, PA.

“We are excited to welcome Northeast Box and the Ashtabula community into the Welch family.” said Scott Welch, President and CEO of Welch Packaging, “With our shared culture and values, NBC will further our commitment to providing the Ultimate Corrugated Experience to customers in Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic.”

Specific terms of this agreement were not disclosed.

About Northeast Box

Northeast Box Company is a corrugated manufacturing company. Founded in 1978 by Ron Marchewka and 3 partners, the company has been providing packaging solutions to northeast Ohio for over 40 years. Northeast Box offers a variety of products including custom corrugated packaging, stock boxes, and fanfolds, as well as warehousing, assembly, and design services.

About Welch Packaging

Founded in 1985, Welch Packaging is a multi-generational, family-owned and led business. Welch creates custom corrugated products and packaging solutions for local customers. The company operates a network of corrugated sheet plants supported by its own sheet feeder system.  Welch associates are committed to providing the Ultimate Corrugated Experience to customers and engaging with the company cause – To Make a Difference! With a purpose-driven family culture, Welch has a history of integrating other corrugated sheet plants while preserving their legacy.