Enjay Converters Buys New Method Packaging, Adding Second US Plant

Enjay Converters has acquired New Method Packaging, an Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of custom corrugated and paper-based food packaging, for undisclosed terms. PR Newswire announced the transaction on November 13, 2026. Enjay, co-founded in 1983 by Jay Cassidy and based in Cobourg, Ontario, makes food-contact grade packaging for retail, supermarket and food processor markets. New Method, founded in 1982 by Neil Miller, serves U.S. Bakery and pizza customers.

Enjay's Deal for New Method Packaging

New Method's main products include cake circles, trays and boards, ovenable baking trays, and carryout boxes, used mainly in bakery, pizza and foodservice channels. Enjay's lines mirror those products and add cake boxes, paperboard circles, trays and boards, muffin cups and piping bags. Enjay said the transaction gives it a second manufacturing facility to better serve both companies' customers in Canada and the U.S.

New Method operates from two adjacent buildings in Springfield, Ohio: a 97,000 sq ft production facility with office space and a 43,000 sq ft warehouse. Enjay operates a 90,000 sq ft manufacturing and office facility and a 70,000 sq ft distribution centre in Cobourg. Enjay said the combined management team is confident it can exploit synergies and growth opportunities for employees, customers and other stakeholders.

On the New Method side, the transaction lets Kevin Miller, who joined the company in 1982 and became president in 2006, gradually retire and hand operations to his son Jerad Miller, who will assume leadership. Jerad Miller, the entire management team and the employee complement will remain actively involved and work closely with Enjay's management team.

Enjay acknowledged the support of its financial partner, Montréal-based Champlain Financial Corporation, in completing the transaction. Enjay said the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Leadership Handover at New Method

Kevin Miller has been with New Method since its founding year and took over as president in 2006. Jerad Miller will assume leadership of the company as his father steps back from operations. The two owners currently lead New Method, and the full management team stays in place under Enjay's ownership.