GPA Global (“GPA”) has acquired US packaging Manufacturer, Jenco Productions (“Jenco”). Jenco, a family business of 27 years, is based in San Bernardino CA, with cross-border facilities in Heber CA, and Mexicali, Mexico. A specialty packaging manufacturer with expertise in high-end rigid boxes, the company also leads in bookbinding and direct mail.

The deal expands GPA’s footprint in North America and enables them to establish a presence in Mexico. Jenco is the first step south of the border for GPA’s platform to help their global clients with nearshoring manufacturing. GPA is helping its clients to reduce carbon emissions, shorten supply chains for speed-to-market, and better use of capital, at the same time helping to de-risk the supply for brands.

Adam Melton, co-founder, and CEO of GPA, says “Jenco shares our culture, which is a passion for our talented people and industry-leading brands, our vision for a sustainable future, and adds an unmatched market supply chain dynamic available to customers. GPA is the only company in the world with specialty packaging manufacturing in three continents. We have global manufacturing with local design and creative services for our customers, wherever they need us to be.”

Tom Wang, Co-founder, and President expands: “We plan to build on this deal and expand our onshore specialty packaging capabilities. We will continue to invest in both assets and human capital to provide global brands with global manufacturing expertise from Asia—meaning flexibility, affordable cost, quick turnaround.”

The owners and founders of Jenco will stay in the business and take up leadership positions within GPA.

Jennifer Imbriani will take on the position of VP Strategic Accounts, with John Imbriani as Head of Operations. Jennifer Imbriani, Jenco President added: “This is a milestone moment for us all and a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our team. Being part of GPA Global will offer us a platform to expand our work and to reach new customers with a company that is the first choice for global names and businesses with ambitions to grow”