PMCF Advises Albert Paper Products in a Management-Led Buyout Supported by Soterra Capital
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PMCF Investment Banking (“PMCF”) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive investment banker to Albert Paper Products Company (“Albert Paper”) in a management-led buyout supported by Soterra Capital (“Soterra”).
Founded in 1944, Albert Paper Products has been operated for four generations by the Kenah family and has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and long-standing customer partnerships across the cosmetics, personal care, food, medical and other industrial and ecommerce packaging markets.
Mark Kenah, President of Albert Paper Products and a fourth-generation descendant of the company’s founder, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating “Albert Paper has been part of my family for more than 80 years, and our identity has always been rooted in service, quality, and long-term relationships. Partnering with Soterra allows us to continue that legacy while investing in the next chapter of growth for our customers and our team. We are excited to build on what previous generations created and extend our family’s heritage well into the future.”
Graham Miller, the owner of the Company added “Albert Paper Products has a strong track record in paper packaging, and I’m excited about what lies ahead for the company under Mark Kenah’s leadership with Soterra Capital as partner. PMCF demonstrated outstanding professionalism and deep industry expertise, working tirelessly over a multi-year planning period to help the management team and I achieve our sale objectives.”
John Hart, Managing Director of PMCF Investment Banking also commented on the transaction, “We are proud to have represented Albert Paper in this transaction and appreciated the opportunity to work closely with its ownership and management team. Soterra quickly recognized what makes Albert Paper unique and looks forward to supporting its continued success in providing highly customized packaging solutions to customers.”
The transaction closed in December 2025. Morgan Lewis served as the legal advisor to Albert Paper Products, and Plante Moran provided tax structuring and accounting due diligence support.
About PMCF Investment Banking
PMCF Investment Banking is a client-centric middle market investment bank providing merger and acquisition advisory services to privately held shareholders as well as public, and private equity owned companies worldwide. The firm combines expansive industry and transactional expertise with highly engaged, senior-level bankers to create tailored solutions for clients. PMCF has been serving the packaging industries for over 20 years and has a long track record of successful transactions involving specialty, niche players in these industries.
For more information about PMCF, please visit www.pmcf.com
About Albert Paper Products
Albert Paper Products is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty paperboard and corrugated packaging solutions serving leading brands in the cosmetics, personal care, food, and consumer packaged goods industries. Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Irvington, New Jersey, the company provides custom folding cartons, chipboard components, partitions, pads, and related packaging products.
For more information, visit www.albertpaperproducts.com.
About Soterra Capital
Soterra Capital is a private investment firm with offices in Austin, Texas, and Louisville, Kentucky. The firm takes a fundamental, long-term investment approach, focused on private companies in the lower middle market with capable management teams, strong operations, and a commitment to excellence, integrity, family, and faith.
For more information, visit www.soterracap.com.
