GHK-Backed JohnsByrne Acquires Municipal Packaging

JohnsByrne, a premier provider of folding carton and specialty packaging backed by GHK Capital Partners, has acquired Municipal Packaging, a high-end custom packaging firm in Los Angeles, California. This move bolsters JohnsByrne’s position in the Health & Beauty sector and secures a vital West Coast foothold, enabling broader high-impact solutions for clients in health, beauty, wellness, consumer goods, entertainment, spirits, and financial services. The acquisition adds two facilities and 75 employees, expanding JohnsByrne to five sites across Niles, Illinois, and Los Angeles. Kevin Andrews, JohnsByrne’s President and CEO, praised Municipal’s reputation and entrepreneurial drive, aiming to forge a national brand of innovation and partnership. Matt Helm, Municipal’s President and CEO, will stay on to grow West Coast operations, leveraging JohnsByrne’s resources for enhanced customer value. The firms plan a unified go-to-market strategy under the JohnsByrne banner, building on over 60 years of premium packaging excellence.​