# Intertape Polymer Group acquires Clysar shrink film business

Intertape Polymer Group acquired Clysar, which will operate as Clysar, an IPG Company, alongside its Exlfilm brand in the shrink film category.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-01
- Where: Iowa, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: shrink film
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Intertape Polymer Group](https://endata.com/companies/3611.md) (acquirer)
- [Clysar](https://endata.com/companies/14788.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packagingstrategies.com](https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/keyword/8920-mergers-acquisitions-m-a), 2026-10-06: "Clysar will go to market as Clysar, an IPG Company"
- [packagingstrategies.com](https://www.packagingstrategies.com/keywords/8920-mergers-acquisitions-m-a), 2026-10-06: "Clysar will go to market as Clysar, an IPG Company, and the Clysar brand will remain in place alongside IPG's Exlfilm brand."
- [stonepapers.net](https://www.stonepapers.net/en/blog/intelligence/packaging-dealmaking-october-2026-20261102-155458), 2026-11-02: "Intertape Polymer Group acquired Iowa-based shrinkwrap films maker Clysar."
- [packagingdive.com](https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-acquisitions-october-2026/873370/), 2026-11-02: "Intertape Polymer Group acquired Iowa-based shrinkwrap films maker Clysar."

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