Fortis Solutions Group acquires Kala Packaging

Kala Packaging, based in Orem, is one of the leading printers of pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging. Offering variable content printing, anti-counterfeit, security technologies, and food-safe flexible packaging including pouches, Kala serves the food and beverage, health and beauty, and nutraceutical end-markets.

‘With its fleet of digital presses and top tier flexographic printing technology, Maui Chai and the Kala team have established a national presence in the quick turn labels and flexible packaging markets,’ said John Wynne, president, and CEO of Fortis. ‘We are fortunate to join forces with such an outstanding team and are excited to further the value-added offerings we provide.’

Kala president and CEO, Maui Chai, added: ‘While technology has always been an important characteristic of our ethos, supporting our customers as a vital extension of their operation is a foundational principle at Kala. Fortis understands the importance of these relationships and will persist in the continual removal of industry barriers that our customers have enjoyed with Kala over the past eighteen years. The comprehensive abilities Fortis flows into this partnership complements Kala’s capability inimitably.’

Employing over 850 employees across fourteen sites, Fortis intends to continue its pursuit of attractive acquisitions to further the breadth of product offerings and locations which can serve its customer base.