Feb 20, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Caraustar Industries, Inc. has completed the acquisition of The Newark Group, Inc., as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 

The Newark Group is a manufacturer of recycled paperboard, linerboard, industrial tubes, cores and other converted products including book covers and packaging solutions.

“We are excited to add The Newark Group to our company,” said Caraustar President and CEO Michael Patton. “The combination of these two companies offers a compelling platform for future growth and will make us more competitive in the end use customer segments we serve.”

Financing for the transaction was provided by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Jefferies LLC, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, and Regions Business Capital.

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is an integrated manufacturer of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products.