Sep. 27—ELKHART — Welch Packaging, a family-owned manufacturer of custom corrugated products, recently joined forces with Capitol City Container Corp in Indianapolis (Cap City Container).
"This relationship brings together two multi-generational, family-owned companies in the corrugated packaging industry to strengthen their position in the Midwest region," a statement from Welch reads.
Cap City Container's owners, Rich Purcell, Mike Purcell and Josh Bryant, will bring decades of experience to the Welch roster.
Cap City Container will also bring some state-of-the-art equipment, a new product niche, and talent to Welch Packaging, the press release reads.
"We are thrilled to welcome Cap City Container to the Welch Packaging family," stated Scott Welch, president and CEO of Welch Packaging, "I have known and respected the Purcells for many years. It will be nice to work together toward shared success rather than compete against one another."
In 2023, Welch Packaging launched a corrugator operation in Indianapolis, known as IndyCorr. Cap City Container will be well-positioned to leverage supply chain support from IndyCorr, sourcing their corrugated board internally.
"Welch Packaging brings a valuable network of support to Cap City Container," Rich Purcell said. "I am excited for the wealth of resources and experience this merger brings together and how it will translate into new opportunities for our customers."
Specific terms of this agreement were not disclosed.