Manitoba-based packager purchases U.S. firm

Winpak Ltd. has recently finalized the purchase of the business assets of Webkote, a division of Fleming Packaging Corporation. Webkote, located in Peroria, IL, designs, develops and manufactures die-cut lids for the dairy, food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Terms of the purchase were not announced.
Winpak manufactures packaging machines and packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and dairy products at 10 North American facilities. The company reports 2002 sales approaching $480 million