Enjay Converters Ltd ("Enjay") is pleased to announce the acquisition of New Method Packaging LLC ("New Method")
COBOURG, ON and SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1982 by Neil Miller, New Method is an Ohio-based designer, manufacturer and converter of custom corrugated and paper-based food packaging products, serving customers across the U.S. (bakery and pizza packaging). New Method's main products include (i) cake circles, trays and boards, (ii) ovenable baking trays, and (iii) carryout boxes, predominately used in bakery, pizza and foodservice channels.
Co-Founded in 1983 by Jay Cassidy and based in Cobourg, Ontario, Enjay produces unique, quality food-contact grade packaging products for the retail, supermarket, and food processor markets. Enjay's product lines mirror those of New Method in addition to (i) cake boxes, (ii) paperboard circles, trays and boards, and (ii) muffin cups, piping bags and other related bakery packaging accessories. Enjay's products are sold across North America.
On the New Method side, the transaction will enable Kevin Miller (who has been with company since 1982 and had taken over as president in 2006) to pass the reigns on to his son, Jerad Miller who will assume the leadership of the company. On the Enjay side the transaction will give Enjay access to a 2nd manufacturing facility to better serve both companies' customers in Canada and the U.S. By combining the strengths and expertise of both companies, the combined management team is confident to exploit synergies and growth opportunities to the benefit of their employees, customers and other stakeholders.
Enjay also acknowledges the support of its financial partner-Montréal, Canada based Champlain Financial Corporation-in completing this transaction.
The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
ABOUT ENJAY CONVERTERS
Co-Founded in 1983 by Jay Cassidy, Enjay has grown over the years into an industry leading player in its specific niche in the food-contact grade packaging sector. Enjay manufactures and distributes cake boards, cake/party boxes, cupcake stands and liners, disposable piping bags and other related products destined to the in-store bakeries of major grocery retail chains, independent bakeries, food processors and other distributors catering to the food sector. Enjay's products are manufactured primarily in Canada with the rest sourced from Asia, the United States and Europe. Enjay is based in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada and operated out of a 90,000 sq ft manufacturing and office facility as well as a 70,000 sq. ft. distribution centre.
ABOUT NEW METHOD
Founded in 1982 by Neil Miller, New Method is a designer, manufacturer and converter of custom corrugated and paper-based food packaging products, serving customers across the U.S. (bakery and pizza packaging). New Method's main products include (i) cake circles, trays and boards, (ii) ovenable baking trays, and (iii) carryout boxes, predominately used in bakery, pizza and foodservice channels. New Method is based in Springfield, Ohio, U.S.A. and operates out of two adjacent buildings, including a 97,000 sq ft. production facility (and office space) as well as a 43,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The company is currently led by its two owners; Kevin Miller and Jerad Miller. The transaction will enable Kevin to gradually retire and pass on operations to his son Jerad. Jerad, the entire management team and employee complement will all remain actively involved and will work in close collaboration with Enjay's management team.
SOURCE Enjay Converters
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