Jamestown Container Companies
Jamestown, NY
August 30, 2021 – For Immediate Release
Contact: Larry Hudson, 716-651-3700, x260

JAMESTOWN, NY – Jamestown Container Companies announced today an agreement to acquire Cattaraugus Container, Inc., a converted paper product manufacturing company in Franklinville, NY, effective immediately. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“This purchase provides Jamestown Container Companies with an immediate growth opportunity in Western New York,” explained Joseph R. Palmeri, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We constantly look for ways to strengthen our company’s position in the markets we serve, opportunities that support our long-term growth strategy to focus on core competencies, minimize the impact of rising costs, and maximize customer, employee and shareholder value.”

With the acquisition complete, Cattaraugus Container will operate as a division of Jamestown Container Companies in their current Franklinville, NY location.

In addition, Jamestown Container plans to retain the entire Cattaraugus Container workforce.

“We believe this acquisition will enable us to enhance our products and services to our customers, support our leadership position in our markets, and strengthen our capability for future growth and expansion as opportunities arise,” said Mr. Palmeri. “We’ve always continued to look for ways to empower and serve our customers in the Great Lakes region, and this acquisition follows through on that promise.”

About Jamestown Container Companies

Jamestown Container Companies, headquartered in Falconer, NY, currently operates six manufacturing facilities, including locations in Falconer, Rochester, Lyons and Buffalo, NY, as well as Cleveland, OH. Combined, the company employs more than 500 people. In addition, Jamestown Container is an owner in Greenpac LLC and a managing partner in Niagara Sheets LLC, both world-class, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Buffalo, NY area. For more information about Jamestown Container Companies, its products or services, please visit jamestowncontainer.com.

About Cattaraugus Container, Inc.

Founded in 1990, Cattaraugus Container now features more than 30 employees and is guided by a management team with more than 100 years of combined industry experience. As the initial customer base grew, Cattaraugus Container expanded its business, added equipment, and trained new employees to support growth. Adhering to a simple mission statement — Quality Comes from Experience — Cattaraugus Container specializes in quality, service, and unique corrugated packaging solutions.