Chillicothe Packaging Joins a National Corrugated Packaging Leader in a Strategic TRG Acquisition
Cicero, United States – April 2, 2026 / The Royal Group /
The Royal Group has acquired Chillicothe Packaging and Churmac Industries, two well-established corrugated packaging businesses based in Chillicothe, Ohio. The move marks another significant step in The Royal Group’s ongoing growth strategy across the Midwest and adds decades of specialized packaging expertise to its already expansive national network.
Chillicothe Packaging brings with it 48 years of history serving customers across Ohio and beyond. Founded on a commitment to quality and reliability, the company has grown into a trusted provider of custom corrugated packaging solutions, operating out of a 49,000 square foot facility in Chillicothe. That facility now becomes part of The Royal Group’s footprint, which spans more than 30 locations across the country. Churmac Industries, which operates alongside Chillicothe Packaging and specializes in single-face corrugated products, is also included in the acquisition, further broadening the range of corrugated solutions The Royal Group can deliver to its customers.
The Royal Group is recognized as one of the nation’s largest independent corrugated box manufacturers, with more than 100 years of innovation behind it. That long track record, combined with a culture built around family values and customer-first thinking, has allowed the company to grow through strategic acquisitions without losing the personal touch that defines its identity. The addition of Chillicothe Packaging and Churmac Industries fits squarely within that model, bringing in a team with deep roots in the Ohio market and a reputation for dependable, high-quality work.
For The Royal Group, this TRG acquisition is not simply about adding square footage or production capacity. It is about finding the right partners – businesses that share similar values, understand their markets deeply, and have earned the trust of their customers over many years. Chillicothe Packaging has done exactly that across nearly five decades of operation. Its experience in custom corrugated packaging gives The Royal Group a stronger foundation in a region where demand for reliable packaging solutions continues to grow.
Bryan Fagan, Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager at The Royal Group, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic growth plans in Ohio and positions us for continued expansion across the region,” Fagan said. His comments reflect a broader vision at The Royal Group to deepen its presence in key Midwestern markets while maintaining the operational flexibility and customer responsiveness that independent manufacturers can offer in ways that larger, more rigid corporations often cannot.
The decision to join The Royal Group was not taken lightly by the leadership at Chillicothe Packaging. Mike McCarty, who serves as President of Chillicothe Packaging, spoke directly to what made the partnership appealing. “Joining TRG marks an important step in our company’s evolution. TRG’s family-oriented culture and national reach make this an ideal partnership,” McCarty said. His words capture something that comes up repeatedly in discussions about how The Royal Group approaches growth – the emphasis on culture as a non-negotiable element of any acquisition.
McCarty and the rest of the Chillicothe Packaging leadership team will remain in place following the acquisition. This continuity matters for several reasons. It preserves the institutional knowledge and customer relationships that took nearly five decades to build. It also sends a clear message to employees and clients alike that this transition is about growth, not disruption. The Royal Group has consistently demonstrated through its acquisition history that keeping experienced leadership in place is central to ensuring a smooth integration and long-term success.
Chillicothe, Ohio may not always appear on the radar of national industry watchers, but it represents exactly the kind of community and market that The Royal Group values. Mid-sized manufacturing cities across the Midwest have long been the backbone of American industry, and corrugated packaging plays an essential role in keeping supply chains moving. With customers ranging from food and beverage companies to e-commerce operations and industrial manufacturers, the demand for well-made corrugated packaging has only increased in recent years. The Royal Group’s investment in Chillicothe is a signal that it sees long-term value in these markets and intends to serve them well.
The 49,000 square foot facility that Chillicothe Packaging operates gives The Royal Group a meaningful physical presence in south-central Ohio. Combined with the capabilities that Churmac Industries brings through its focus on single-face corrugated products, the acquisition creates a more complete offering for customers in the region. Single-face corrugated is used in a wide variety of applications, from product wrapping and interleaving to edge protection and void fill, making Churmac Industries a complementary fit with the broader product range that The Royal Group supports across its national network.
What makes this TRG acquisition particularly notable is the way it illustrates the company’s philosophy toward growth. Rather than pursuing volume for its own sake, The Royal Group looks for businesses where the fundamentals are strong, the people are talented, and the culture is compatible. Chillicothe Packaging checks those boxes clearly. A business that has operated successfully for 48 years has done something right. It has navigated economic cycles, adapted to changing customer needs, and continued to invest in its people and its facility. That kind of proven resilience is exactly what The Royal Group wants to bring into its family of companies.
The corrugated packaging industry as a whole has seen significant consolidation in recent years, with national players expanding their reach and independent manufacturers increasingly looking for partners who can help them compete at scale while preserving the qualities that made them successful in the first place. The Royal Group occupies a distinctive position in this landscape. As one of the largest independent corrugated box manufacturers in the country, it has the national reach and resources that larger buyers expect, while still operating with the responsiveness and relationship-driven approach that smaller, locally-rooted companies have always offered.
For customers of Chillicothe Packaging, the transition to The Royal Group means access to a broader network of capabilities and resources without sacrificing the local expertise and responsiveness they have come to rely on. The same team that has served them for years will continue to do so, now backed by the infrastructure, technology, and support systems that come with being part of a national organization with more than a century of experience in the corrugated packaging space.
For the broader Ohio market, the acquisition signals that The Royal Group is committed to growing its presence in the state. Ohio has long been a manufacturing hub, and its geography makes it an important node in regional and national supply chains. By establishing a stronger foothold in Chillicothe, The Royal Group is well positioned to serve customers across a wider swath of the state and to support future growth as demand for corrugated packaging solutions continues to evolve.
The Royal Group’s growth through acquisition has always been driven by a clear sense of purpose. It is not simply building a larger company – it is building a better one. Each addition to its network brings new expertise, new relationships, and new capabilities that make the entire organization stronger. The acquisition of Chillicothe Packaging and Churmac Industries is consistent with that approach, and it reinforces The Royal Group’s standing as a national leader in corrugated packaging with deep and genuine roots in the communities it serves.
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