ROSEMONT, Ill., September 26, 2025 — Handgards, LLC (“Handgards”), a leading distributor of foodservice products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), today announced the acquisition of Albany Packaging USA (“Albany” or the “Company”).
Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Albany is a distributor of foodservice packaging, primarily paper folding cartons sold to supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, and convenience stores. The Company’s products include a wide range of paper-based folding cartons and other foodservice packaging solutions, such as coffee sleeves.
“We are thrilled to welcome Albany Packaging to the Handgards family. Albany’s presence in paper-based foodservice packaging and its reputation for quality make it a perfect complement to our existing product portfolio. Together, we will expand our capabilities and better serve our customers across the foodservice industry,” said Joe Kubicek, CEO of Handgards.
“Joining forces with Handgards allows us to accelerate our vision and bring even more value to our customers. Their culture, leadership, and track record make them the right partner to take what we’ve built and elevate it to the next level,” said Mitch and Jay Fisher, Owners of Albany Packaging USA.