Bulk Lift and Bagwell Combine to Create One of North America’s Largest FIBC Providers
Private equity firm New Water Capital (NWC) announced the recapitalization and merger of two providers of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) – Bulk Lift International LLC and Bagwell Supply Ltd. The combined company will be one of the largest designers, manufacturers, and value-added distributors of FIBCs, and complementary packaging and shipping products in North America, and will primarily serve customers in the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, minerals, and construction products industries.
Founded in 1978 as a manufacturer and distributor of high-end and premium FIBCs, Bulk Lift has grown its offering to include a suite of complementary packaging solutions, including pallets, stretch films, and liners. The company has also expanded its manufacturing operations to a facility in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and developed an international supply chain complete with local quality control presence to assure product quality. The company is headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, with distribution locations across the United States.