Appvion Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1907

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 390

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 16

  • Investments
  • 6

Appvion General Information

Description

Manufacturer of coating substrates designed to reduce environmental footprint. The company develops water-based and environmentally responsible coating solutions as well as direct thermal paper and film services and renewable, fiber-based consumer and industrial packaging services, enabling clients to get sustainable packaging services.

Contact Information

Website
www.appvion.com
Formerly Known As
Appleton Papers, Appleton, The Appleton Coated Paper Company, Appleton Coated Paper Company
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 825 East Wisconsin Avenue
  • PO Box 359
  • Appleton, WI 54912
  • United States
+1 (877)
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 825 East Wisconsin Avenue
  • PO Box 359
  • Appleton, WI 54912
  • United States
+1 (877)

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Appvion Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Appvion Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of coating substrates designed to reduce environmental footprint. The company develops water-based and envi
Specialty Chemicals
Appleton, WI
390 As of 2025

Atlanta, GA
 

Vienna, Austria
 
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Appvion Competitors (2)

One of Appvion’s 2 competitors is Printpack, a Private Debt Financed company based in Atlanta, GA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Printpack Private Debt Financed Atlanta, GA
Coveris Private Equity-Backed Vienna, Austria
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Appvion Patents

  • 87

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 32

    Granted

  • 3

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Appvion Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-3853035-A1 Secure substrate and method of manufacturing it Inactive 21-Sep-2018
US-20200019077-A1 Media adapted for both direct thermal recording and memjet-type printing Inactive 11-Jul-2018
US-20170340955-A1 Thermally imageable substrate with encapsulated coreactant Inactive 24-May-2016
CA-2915013-A1 Thermal recording materials Active 18-Dec-2013
CA-2915013-C Thermal recording materials Active 18-Dec-2013 B41M5/3375
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Appvion Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Appvion Investments & Acquisitions (6)

Appvion’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Decorative Films. The deal was made on 19-Dec-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Decorative Films 19-Dec-2022 Buyout/LBO Home Furnishings
Nekoosa 28-Oct-2022 Buyout/LBO Other Commercial Products
Charter Next Generation 01-Jan-2005 Merger/Acquisition Plastic Containers and Packaging
BemroseBooth Paragon 23-Dec-2003 Merger/Acquisition Printing Services (B2B)
American Plastics Company 30-Apr-2003 Merger/Acquisition Plastic Containers and Packaging
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Appvion Exits (3)

Appvion’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2005 from Charter Next Generation. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Charter Next Generation 01-Jan-2005 Completed
BemroseBooth Paragon 23-Dec-2003 Completed
C&H Packaging 01-Apr-2003 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Appvion Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Decorative Films Frederick, MD 1979
Nekoosa Nekoosa, WI 1961
Appvion Retirement Plan Appleton, WI 1944

Appvion FAQs

  • When was Appvion founded?

    Appvion was founded in 1907.

  • Where is Appvion headquartered?

    Appvion is headquartered in Appleton, WI.

  • What is the size of Appvion?

    Appvion has 390 total employees.

  • What industry is Appvion in?

    Appvion’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is Appvion a private or public company?

    Appvion is a Private company.

  • What is Appvion’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Appvion is .

  • How much funding has Appvion raised over time?

    Appvion has raised $185M.

  • Who are Appvion’s investors?

    Wynnchurch Capital has invested in Appvion.

  • Who are Appvion’s competitors?

    Printpack and Coveris are competitors of Appvion.

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