# Astara merges Garlock and C-P Flexible Packaging into North American packaging platform

Astara Capital Partners led a continuation vehicle for Garlock Flexibles and merged it with C-P Flexible Packaging in October 2025, creating a flexible packaging manufacturer with 10 plants in the US and Canada.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-10-01
- Where: York, Pennsylvania, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: flexible packaging, stand-up pouches, bags
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [C-P Flexible Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/4758.md) (target)
- [Astara Capital Partners](https://endata.com/companies/14092.md) (investor)
- [Garlock Flexibles](https://endata.com/companies/14093.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodinfotech.com](https://www.foodinfotech.com/astara-announces-merger-of-garlock-and-c-p-to-create-leading-flexible-packaging-platform/), 2026-03-18: "The combination created one of the Top 15 flexible packaging manufacturers in North America, with 10 manufacturing locations strategically positioned across the United States and Canada."

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