Discover your next big idea for life sciences at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Experience a breakthrough in life sciences packaging—explore solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries, all in one place this September.

NEX Performance Films and Charter Films announce merger

MILTON, Wis. – December 21, 2012 – NEX Performance Films and Charter Films have agreed to merge their businesses together. The new company will operate under the name of Charter NEX Films, Inc.

This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.

Leadership for the company will be comprised of members of each company’s management team.

“We have a long history of respect for Charter as a competitor and we are excited to now be partnering,” said Charter NEX Films CEO, Kathy Bolhous. “Together, we will continue to focus on providing quality products and service to our valued customers. We also plan to invest in additional extrusion capacity in the near future to serve the growing demand of our customers.”

The opportunity for the merger arose from the strong synergy between NEX and Charter Films. "With NEX, we have found the right company to partner with.  Both companies have worked hard to establish themselves as high quality film manufacturers who pride themselves on being responsive to our customers," said Charter NEX Films President & COO, Chris Trapp.  The companies serve similar markets and have outstanding industry reputations, complementary areas of specialization, and a long history of mutual respect.

Charter NEX Films, will continue to produce monolayer, coextruded, and barrier films for a wide variety of high performance film applications from their manufacturing facilities in Superior, Rhinelander and Milton, Wisconsin and Turners Falls, Massachusetts.

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.
Download Now
List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO
Pharmaceutical Innovations Report
Discover the latest breakthrough packaging technologies shaping the pharmaceutical sector. This report dives into cutting-edge innovations, from smart containers that enhance patient safety to eco-friendly materials poised to transform the industry’s sustainability practices. All from PACK EXPO. Learn how forward-thinking strategies are driving efficiency and redefining what’s possible in pharma packaging.
Learn More
Pharmaceutical Innovations Report