Horn Packaging Acquires Worldwide Crating Corporation
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AYER, Mass., Aug. 10 - Peter H. Hamilton, CEO of Horn Packaging Corporation and David R. Gomer, President of Horn International Packaging, Inc., New England's premier company for total packaging and forwarding solutions, located in Billerica, MA, announced today that Horn has acquired Worldwide Crating Corporation of Tewksbury. This acquisition will enhance Horn's ability to serve its Fortune 1000 clients in the custom packaging, shipping and freight forwarding of specialty goods both domestically and internationally.
The acquisition will see Worldwide Crating's operations moved from Tewksbury to the Horn International packing facilities in Billerica. Robert Robar, President of Worldwide Crating, will join David Gomer, and the Horn sales team.
"I am pleased that Bob Robar will join us here to expand our business," said Gomer. "His expertise can help grow Horn International Packaging and allow us to accommodate New England's growing export markets."
Founded in 1942, Horn Packaging Corporation is a full service supplier of protective packaging and shipping materials; a custom designer and manufacturer of corrugated boxes, protective foams, wood crates and skids; and a single source for thousands of shipping supplies. Horn International's services include custom crating solutions, blocking and shoring of ocean containers, and freight forwarding services for international shipment. It also provides on-site mobile packing services, mil-spec packaging, and hazardous material packaging.
New England is known for its high tech products and precise medical devices as well as electronic and industrial machinery, pharmaceutical products, vehicle parts and US defense equipment. Horn's ability to take care of such delicate and very expensive cargo has won it recognition around the world. With offices/agents in over 68 countries, New England's companies know that it can trust Horn to provide safe and secure shipment of goods both here and abroad. The firm offers export documentation, export declaration, marine insurance, advance document preparation, letter of credit presentation, legalization of documents and complete door-to-door logistics support.
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Source: Horn Packaging Corporation
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