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February 7, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
API Industries Acquires Earthfirst Films, Expanding Innovation and Growth in the Plastics Industry.
Orangeburg, NY – February 7th, 2025 – API Industries, a leader in the manufacturing of mono and multi layered polyethylene products including trash can liners and industrial packaging items, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Earthfirst Films. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Earthfirst Films is a prominent player in the compostable sealant and barrier sealant films within the food, beverage, medical and other industries. This strategic acquisition reinforces API Industries’ commitment to innovation, expanding its capabilities, and providing enhanced solutions to clients across the plastics industry.
The acquisition of Earthfirst Films aligns with API Industries’ vision to broaden its product/service offerings as well as its position in the consumer packaged goods industry. By integrating Earthfirst’s expertise, technology, and customer base, API Industries is poised for accelerated growth and operational efficiency.
“We are thrilled to welcome Earthfirst Film into the API Industries family,” said Susan Rosenberg, CEO of API Industries. The acquisition will empower API Industries to deliver even more innovative solutions and improve customer experience.
For more information about API Industries and it’s latest developments, visit www.alufplastics.com.
About API Industries
API Industries is a minority, woman-owned (WBENC member), manufacturer of commercial, retail and private label can liners. From hundreds of stock items to custom solutions, API Industries provides a comprehensive range of liners and sheeting in a wide variety of materials, gauges, sizes, and options to address every need. Additionally, API manufactures custom poly bags and film to protect, cover, line and store products of all types from the leading industrial and consumer brands.
About Earthfirst Films
As historical pioneers in biopolymer film extrusion, Earthfirst Films holds several patents on compostable sealant films. Earthfirst offers a variety of industrial and home compostable solutions, and other biobased polymer films. To learn more about Earthfirst Films, please visit https://earthfirstfilms.com/.
Media Contact:
Bessy Ballesteros, Marketing Manager
Aluf Plastics
845-365-2200 x189
bessy.b@alufplastics.com
www.alufplastics.com
