# AE Global merges with Acorn East to expand industrial packaging capabilities

US-based packaging provider AE Global merged with industrial packaging supplier Acorn East to expand combined footprint across industrial packaging, custom packaging, equipment and automation. The merged entity will set up its national headquarters in a 150,000 sq ft facility at Sunshine State Park.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-01-29
- Where: Sunshine State Park, United States
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 150,000 sq ft site
- Products: industrial packaging supplies, custom packaging, packaging equipment
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [AE Global](https://endata.com/companies/12722.md)
- [AE Global](https://endata.com/companies/12722.md) (acquirer)
- [Acorn East](https://endata.com/companies/12723.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ae-global-acorn-east-merge/), 2025-01-29: "US-based sustainable custom packaging solutions provider AE Global has merged with Acorn East, a company specialising in industrial packaging supplies."
- [ecoplasticsinpackaging.com](https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/mergers-acquisitions/ae-global-merges-with-acorn-east/), 2025-02-03: "The joint business – consolidated under the AE Global name – will move into a 150,000 sq ft site located in Sunshine State Park, Florida, which will also serve as the company's national headquarters."

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