Soterra Capital Supports The Kenah Family In Buying Albert Paper Products And Establishing A Platform Presence In The Packaging Industry

Austin, Texas - January 12, 2026 - Soterra Capital, a private investment firm focused on building enduring lower-middle-market businesses, today announced its partnership with Albert Paper Products, Inc., a specialty paperboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer based in Irvington, New Jersey. Founded in 1944 and operated for four generations by the Kenah family, Albert Paper has long been defined by hands-on leadership, craftsmanship, reliability, and deep customer relationships across the cosmetics, personal care, food, medical, industrial, and ecommerce packaging markets.

While the Kenah family has managed the company since its founding, ownership has resided with an outside private party since the 1980s. This transaction - supported and structured by Soterra Capital - enables the Kenah family to buy back ownership of the business and continue family stewardship of the enterprise. Going forward, Albert Paper will continue to operate under its existing name and remain headquartered in Irvington, now strengthened by a long-term operating partnership with Soterra. Together, Soterra and the Kenah family are committed to building on the company's legacy and positioning Albert Paper to become the most helpful and most resilient packaging company in the world.

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."

Jeremy Carter, Managing Partner of Soterra Capital, commented on the acquisition:

"We have been impressed by the Kenah family's management of Albert Paper Products, the strength of the company's culture, and the resilience of its business model. The packaging industry serves the entire economy and continues to demonstrate attractive fundamentals. We look forward to supporting Mark and the Albert Paper team as they expand capabilities, deepen customer relationships, and carry forward the company's remarkable legacy."

Albert Paper Products will continue to operate with its existing leadership team, with Soterra providing strategic, operational, and growth support.

PMCF Investment Banking served as the exclusive financial advisor to Albert Paper Products, and Aldine Capital provided mezzanine and equity financing alongside Soterra in support of the transaction.

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.

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.

About PMCF

PMCF 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

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