Garlock/C-P Makes Significant Progress in Integrating Operations Post-Merger

Garlock/C-P's Integration Journey

On October 2025, two industry leaders, Garlock Flexibles and C-P Flexible Packaging, merged to establish a formidable entity known as Garlock/C-P. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, this new venture quickly positioned itself as one of the top 15 players in North America's flexible packaging market. As of March 2026, the company has reported remarkable progress in its integration efforts, focusing on operational efficiency and enhanced customer engagement.

Key Milestones Achieved

In just four months since the merger, Garlock/C-P has completed several essential goals aimed at creating a seamless operation:

1. Integration of Core Business Functions: One of the primary focuses post-merger was the unification of key business functions such as research and development, technical services, and customer support. By integrating these functions, the company has created a responsive and cohesive framework to better meet customer expectations.
2. Strengthening Customer Support: Understanding the importance of customer relations, the company has committed to enhancing its customer service capabilities. This includes increasing staff in critical areas such as finance, estimating, and IT to ensure a higher level of service responsiveness and execution.
3. Manufacturing Optimization: To maximize efficiency, Garlock/C-P has begun consolidating certain manufacturing activities. Notably, the planned wind-down of two plants in Gardner, Massachusetts, scheduled over three phases between April and September 2026, is aimed at better utilizing assets and maintaining competitiveness.

Significance of Investment

CEO Greg Powell emphasized the company’s commitment to disciplined integration while ensuring uninterrupted service. With over $20 million earmarked for capital investments in 2026, Garlock/C-P is set to modernize its manufacturing processes and enhance its information technology infrastructure.

These investments will not only include upgrading machinery but also portfolio expansions in data analytics capabilities to provide clients with deeper insights and efficient reporting.

A Forward-Looking Vision

Garlock/C-P's robust platform is versatile, offering multiple capabilities in high-graphics printing, adhesive and extrusion lamination, and sustainable packaging solutions. As market demands shift towards environmental accountability, the company is actively working on recyclable and compostable packaging formats that align with evolving customer commitments to sustainability.

The company prides itself on its legacy, built over decades of expertise in flexible packaging. By combining the strengths of Garlock Flexibles and C-P Flexible Packaging, the new entity is poised for long-term success, maintaining a focus on quality, operational excellence, and collaborative partnerships with customers.

As Garlock/C-P moves forward, the emphasis remains on building a resilient organization capable of delivering innovative, high-quality, and competitively-priced packaging solutions, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of the market and their valued clients.

For more information about their services and sustainability initiatives, visit Garlock Flexibles or C-P Flexpack.