# Emerald Packaging buys Blower-Dempsay flexible packaging assets for Santa Ana site

Union City, California-based Emerald Packaging bought the flexible packaging assets of Blower-Dempsay Corp. in Santa Ana, California, establishing its second facility and its first acquisition in 63 years. Headcount is expected to rise from 250 to over 300 by year end.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-18
- Where: Santa Ana, California, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: flexible packaging for produce
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Blower-Dempsay Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/12234.md) (target)
- [Emerald Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/14281.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [online.flippingbook.com](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/283833078/16/), 2026-05-18: "Emerald announced the purchase of their flexible packaging assets."
- [ecoplasticsinpackaging.com](https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/mergers-acquisitions/flexible-packaging-firm-emerald-makes-first-acquisition/), 2026-05-18: "Emerald Packaging has completed its first acquisition in the company's 63-year history."

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