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Bosch Packaging Technology, a supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, is changing the company names of some of its subsidiaries, effective April 2, 2009.

CINCINNATI, Ohio—Ampac Packaging has acquired privately-held, Floeter Flexible Packaging Group (Eberdingen, Germany) for an undisclosed amount. Floeter specializes in stand-up pouch converting and is known for its best-in-class retort pouch-making capability. Founded in 1985, Floeter is a supplier to many premier, multinational global food and pet food brands. The acquisition includes two manufacturing locations in Germany (Eberdingen, near Stuttgart, and Leipzig), one in India (New Delhi), and one in the United States (Chicago). Going forward, Floeter and its employees will become part of the Ampac Flexibles division of Ampac Holdings LLC. “We could not be more excited about Ampac and Floeter joining together. This

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—American-owned Flint Ink Corporation of Ann Arbor, MI, and XSYS Print Solutions, based in Stuttgart, Germany, have agreed to merge. The merged group will rank among the largest ink companies in every region it serves, with an employee base of 8,000 and combined revenues of approximately US $ 2.6 billion, based on 2004 figures. Flint Ink is the largest privately-owned ink manufacturer in the world. XSYS Print Solutions was formed by the merger of BASF Printing Systems and ANI Printing Inks following their respective acquisitions at the end of 2004 by funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, a leading independent private equity