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Berlin Packaging Expands to South Korea With the Acquisition of Nest-Filler

Acquisition expands the company's footprint in Asia-Pacific and strengthens its beauty and cosmetic packaging offering

Berlin Packaging and Nest-Filler logos against red backdrop

Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier, announced today the acquisition of Nest-Filler PKG Co., Ltd., a packaging supplier focused on beauty and cosmetic products.

Established in 2003 by Steve Shim and located near Seoul, South Korea, Nest-Filler provides an impressive suite of packaging solutions for the skincare and color cosmetic beauty markets. The company offers a broad portfolio of innovative plastic and glass packaging products with a significant focus on sustainable solutions.

Nest-Filler designs and develops technically advanced packaging products made by industry-leading South Korea-based manufacturers. Nest-Filler's in-house research and development center helps its customers with trend-forward packaging that uses post-consumer resin (PCR), refill technology, or other environmentally friendly solutions.

"This is a highly strategic acquisition for Berlin Packaging that expands our presence in Asia-Pacific and adds to our growing global beauty and cosmetic capabilities," said Bill Hayes, Berlin Packaging's Global CEO and President. "This acquisition also offers our customers even greater access to premium skincare packaging made in South Korea, the industry leader for skincare products."

"We are very pleased to join Berlin Packaging, and we are eager to take an exciting step forward to provide our customers with access to Berlin Packaging's impressive suite of packaging products and services while sharing our innovative packaging solutions," said Steve Shim, Nest-Filler's CEO. 

All employees and locations for this acquisition will be retained.

By: Celeste Osborne
Date: November 29, 2023