Chesapeake Acquires Cortegra to Expand US Pharma Market

Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has agreed to buy Cortegra Group, a US-based contract producer of packaging and leaflets.

Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has signed an agreement to acquire Cortegra Group, Inc. from Menasha Corp.

Cortegra produces pharmaceutical leaflets and labels and has two production facilities dedicated to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.

Mike Cheetham, Chesapeake’s chief executive officer, said, “Cortegra enjoys a coveted reputation as a high-quality supplier to the U.S. pharmaceutical market. It is an ideal partner to strengthen our service to customers and adds both size and scale to our U.S. operations.”

Menasha Corp. president and chief executive officer Jim Kotek said, “Aligning Cortegra with Chesapeake will position Corte