# Pearson Packaging Systems acquires Flexicell

Pearson Packaging Systems, a provider of secondary packaging automation, acquired robotic automation specialist Flexicell, Inc. The acquisition expands Pearson's manufacturing footprint with Flexicell's Ashland, Virginia facility.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-02-22
- Where: Ashland, Virginia, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: robotic automation for packaging, case erectors, tray formers, case packers, case sealers, robotic palletizers
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Pearson Packaging Systems](https://endata.com/companies/30255.md) (acquirer)
- [Flexicell](https://endata.com/companies/30256.md) (target)

## Sources

- [pearsonpkg.com](https://pearsonpkg.com/resources/pearson-packaging-systems-completes-acquisition-of-flexicell/), 2018-02-22: "The acquisition of Flexicell reinforces our commitment to the application of robotics throughout the entire end-of-line automation process."
- [prweb.com](https://www.prweb.com/releases/pearson_packaging_systems_completes_acquisition_of_flexicell/prweb15239183.htm), 2018-02-24: "Pearson Packaging Systems, provider of discrete equipment and complete end-of-line systems for the secondary packaging automation market today announces the acquisition of robotic automation specialist Flexicell, Inc."
- [spokanejournal.com](https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/3391-pearson-packaging-acquires-robotics-maker-flexicell), 2018-03-01: "The way we see it, there will always be a need for traditional manufacturing, but robotics are the way forward for both our company and the industry as a whole."
- [mmh.com](https://www.mmh.com/article/pearson_packaging_systems_completes_acquisition_of_flexicell), 2018-03-02: "The acquisition of Flexicell reinforces our commitment to the application of robotics throughout the entire end-of-line automation process."

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