B2B Industrial Packaging acquires Alpine Distribution’s packaging division

B2B Industrial Packaging has acquired Alpine Distribution’s packaging division, a supplier of strapping products and equipment

Alpine has warehouses and sales offices in Portland, Ore. and Eugene, Ore., and has been one of the largest distributors of strapping and packaging solutions in the Pacific Northwest since 1982.

Alpine president Gary Omlid said, “Alpine clients will benefit from B2B Industrial’s financial strength, enhanced product offering, and commitment to make Alpine the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest.”

The acquisition will add products including a wide range of packaging and fastening equipment and supplies for industries that include construction, manufacturing, distribution and agriculture.

B2B Industrial Packaging also operates the a tool repair facility that services strapping tools, nail and staple guns, drills, air compressors and generators for clients from the West Coast to the East Coast. The acquisition will allow B2B Industrial Packaging to expand Alpine’s current tool repair facility.

Previous acquisitions include: Western Metals and Pac Fast in California; and the Lesker Corporation and Anasco, Inc. in Illinois.

B2B Industrial Packaging president Bill Drake said, “This is a great fit for both companies. I have had the pleasure of working with my friends at Alpine for many years so I know that both businesses will be stronger as a result of this acquisition. Alpine Packaging will have the financial strength and depth of products required to significantly grow the business. B2B Industrial will have the geographic base needed to build a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest.”