Gravis acquires Western Packaging Solutions

Gravis, a North American provider of engineered dry bulk transportation packaging, recently acquired Western Packaging Solutions, a distributor of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), woven polypropylene bags, and BOPP woven bags that serves customers across a range of industries.

Integration efforts are currently underway, the companies reported.

The addition of Western Packaging enhances Gravis’s scale in core end markets while further strengthening its sourcing network and commercial capabilities, Gravis added. The combined organization will continue to focus on delivering high-quality packaging solutions and dependable supply for customers across a wide range of industrial applications.

“This acquisition represents an important step in strengthening our position as North America’s leading provider of bulk transportation packaging by meaningfully expanding our Canadian presence and footprint,” Gravis CEO Vishal Rao said in a news release.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Western Packaging boasts a reputation for supplying high-quality bulk packaging solutions and managing global sourcing relationships, Gravis said. The company operates with a team of professionals across Canada, the United States, and India

“This transaction is a great outcome for our team,” said Josh Sevy, Western Packaging co-founder. “We’re proud of the unique platform we’ve built at Western Packaging Solutions and believe that partnering with Gravis positions the business well for its next phase of growth.

“With their resources, industry expertise, and strategic vision, we are confident the company will continue to scale and deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers.”