UFP Packaging Expands Gulf Coast Pallet Network with Acquisition of Apache Products
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤UFP Packaging acquired Apache Products, expanding Gulf Coast pallet manufacturing capacity
- ➤Acquisition adds 165 team members and all Apache operating assets
- ➤Apache strengthens supply of stringer and heat-treated pallets to petrochemical customers
- ➤Apache joins UFP Packaging’s PalletOne nationwide pallet manufacturing network
Expert Statements
Scott Worthington, President of UFP Packaging
“Apache has built a strong market position and established customer base in an important industrial market. Adding Apache expands our pallet manufacturing network into a strategic region, strengthens our ability to serve customers along the Gulf Coast with a broad range of packaging solutions and gives us additional capacity in a market where reliable supply and scalability are critical.”
Justin Elwell, Executive Vice President of PalletOne
“Apache brings an operation ripe for growth: an experienced team, disciplined execution and strong customer relationships. By pairing Apache's local expertise with the resources of our national network, we can expand the value we deliver to customers while preserving the service and relationships that have made the company successful.”
Brook Gilchriest, Vice President of Apache Products
“Apache has always been built around taking care of our customers and creating opportunities for our employees. As we considered the future of the business, it was important to find a partner that shares those values. UFP Packaging brings the resources and national reach to support continued growth while preserving the culture and customer relationships that have been central to our success.”
UFP Packaging Expands Gulf Coast Pallet Network with Acquisition of Apache Products PR Newswire
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UFP Packaging , a division of UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI), announced this week the acquisition of Apache Products, Inc., a pallet producer based in Silsbee, Texas.
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