# Ringmetall acquires Rapak to strengthen bag-in-box market position

Ringmetall SE entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Rapak, LLC, headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois. Rapak manufactures flexible bag-in-box packaging for liquid food products, beverages and industrial liquids. The transaction is expected to close on November 2, 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-29
- Where: Woodridge, Illinois, United States
- Jobs: 50
- Status: announced
- Products: flexible bag-in-box packaging, filling equipment
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [TriMas](https://endata.com/companies/4218.md) (partner)
- [Ringmetall SE](https://endata.com/companies/8816.md) (acquirer)
- [Rapak](https://endata.com/companies/15054.md) (target)

## Sources

- [business-news-today.com](https://business-news-today.com/ringmetall-hp3a-agrees-to-acquire-us-packaging-company-rapak-as-fourth-deal-tests-integration-capacity/), 2026-11-02: "The acquisition is the company’s fourth announced deal during 2026, following investments that have expanded its packaging operations across several international markets."
- [plasticker.de](https://plasticker.de/Plastics_News_49927_Ringmetall_Acquisition_of_Rapak_strengthens_global_bag_in_box_market_position), 2026-11-02: "Ringmetall SE has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Rapak, LLC, headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, USA."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/woodward-park-partners-advises-trimas-in-its-sale-of-rapak-to-ringmetall-302926925.html), 2026-11-02: "The transaction represents another important step in streamlining our portfolio and increasing our focus on businesses and end markets where we believe we have the greatest opportunity to drive profitable growth and attractive returns."
- [advantagenews.com](https://www.advantagenews.com/online_features/press_releases/woodward-park-partners-advises-trimas-in-its-sale-of-rapak-to-ringmetall/article_54401284-1424-56f3-81cb-12dbbd74ef58.html), 2026-11-02: "The transaction represents another important step in streamlining our portfolio and increasing our focus on businesses and end markets where we believe we have the greatest opportunity to drive profitable growth and attractive returns."
- [packagingnewsdaily.com](https://packagingnewsdaily.com/editions/2026-11-03), 2026-11-03: "The acquisition brings Ringmetall into the North American bag-in-box market."
- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ringmetall-buys-rapak-from-trimas/), 2026-11-03: "The acquisition brings Ringmetall into the North American bag-in-box market."

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