Little Rapids Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of products for the healthcare, beauty and specialty paper markets, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Larsen Converting Industries, Inc. Larsen Converting is a paper converting and flexographic printing company. Both companies’ headquarters are based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
"This is a positive, strategic acquisition for Little Rapids. Larsen is an exceptional company and will make us stronger, said Kirk Ryan, Little Rapids Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "This acquisition is also good news for the area’s economy. We will continue to operate Larsen’s two manufacturing facilities, which will increase our total area employment to approximately 425."
"The Larsen workforce has distinguished itself as a highly skilled and service-oriented group," said John Wirch, Little Rapids Corporation’s Vice President of Human Resources. "The team’s focus on quality, safety and service is a real attraction to us going forward. We are proud to have that group as part of our organization."
Ryan added that Larsen Converting is a great fit for Little Rapids. "Larsen has an excellent history and reputation in the converting industry. This is a major step forward for Little Rapids and will help us achieve our growth plans."
