Ball & Doggett has reached agreement in principle to acquire flexible packaging supplier Impak Films, with a completion date scheduled for 31 October 2025.

Part of the OVOL, Japan Pulp and Paper Group, Ball & Doggett is Australia’s leading distributor of printable materials and consumables to the print, signage and packaging industries.

Established in 2005 by Andy Newman and Brian Christy, Impak Films specialise in the distribution of a wide range of Flexible films into the packaging industry.

Ball & Doggett CEO Luke Wilkinson said, “We are delighted to welcome Impak Films into Ball & Doggett, further strengthening our position and commitment to the packaging sector”.

Impak Films managing director Andy Newman said, “This is an exciting next step in the Impak Films journey. Ball & Doggett have the resources, people, and infrastructure to take the business forward which will ultimately provide greater value to our customers, suppliers, and staff. We are excited about what the future holds”.

The business will continue to operate independently from its site in Tullamarine, Victoria with all staff remaining with the business.

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