Keyes® Packaging Group

Keyes Packaging Group of Wenatchee, Washington, is proud to announce the acquisition of NuForm Packaging, Inc. of Tisdale, Saskatchewan. The transaction is structured as a purchase of assets.

NuForm Packaging, Inc. produces apple, avocado and specialty trays from molded fiber. NuForm will continue to operate in Tisdale for a period of time to serve its existing customers. In the future, NuForm's equipment will be integrated into the Wenatchee facility. Garry Beaudette, President and C.E.O. of NuForm will join Keyes in a management role.

"I am excited with the opportunity to join the Keyes team," explains Garry Beaudette, Chief Executive Officer of NuForm Packaging. "As part of the Keyes group we will have an opportunity to pursue specialty business in developing markets, as well as provide a more diverse product offering to our existing customers." NuForm manufactures 40x60 cm apple trays and maintains key relationships in the Latin American market.

Keyes Packaging Group is a holding company that operates as Keyes Fibre Corporation and Wrap Pack Incorporated. KPG is a leading provider of molded fibre packaging and agricultural tissue wrap to the fruit, egg and wine industries. The company is headquartered in Wenatchee, Washington. For more information on Keyes, log on to the company's Web site at www.springcushion.com.