OrCon Industries, a custom packaging and material handling company, has acquired the Viva Foam division of Jamestown Container Companies.

The acquisition includes the majority of assets and equipment located in Lyons, N.Y. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“After nine successful years of operating Viva Foam, we have made the strategic decision to focus more on our core corrugated packaging business,” said Joseph R. Palmeri, vice president and chief operating officer of Jamestown Container Companies. “We are confident that OrCon Industries is the right company to carry this division forward, as they share our values, commitment to quality, and dedication to customer service.”

The two companies are working to ensure a smooth transition for employees and customers, with full integration expected this spring.

“This acquisition represents an exciting step forward for OrCon Industries,” said Michael Olson, president of OrCon Industries. “By bringing Viva Foam’s operations under the OrCon umbrella, we’re expanding our capabilities and continuing our mission to deliver high-quality, innovative packaging solutions.”

Headquartered in Falconer, Jamestown Container Companies operates seven manufacturing facilities across New York and Ohio, employing over 500 people. The company is also a co-owner in Greenpac LLC and managing partner in Niagara Sheets LLC–two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the Buffalo area. Learn more at www.jamestowncontainer.com.

OrCon Industries is a family-owned custom manufacturer specializing in packaging, crating, logistics, and material handling solutions across sectors including medical, water flow, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and defense. Headquartered in LeRoy, N.Y., OrCon was founded in 1984 by Bruce Olson and is now led by his son, Michael Olson. OrCon also owns Fibercel Packaging with facilities in Portville and Cookeville, Tenn.