Aluf Plastics, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of retail trash bags, institutional can liners, poly sheeting and packaging products, recently announced the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Mint-X®. Through this acquisition, API expands its specialty packaging capabilities and strengthens its position in the odor-control products market.
The acquisition reflects Aluf Plastics’ continued commitment to offering innovative products that solve everyday challenges for consumers, businesses, municipalities and facility managers. Mint-X® joins Aluf’s growing portfolio of specialty technologies, including BioFlex®, PestXTM, and Coex®.
“At Aluf Plastics, we’re always looking for innovative products that provide meaningful value beyond traditional waste collection,” said Susan Rosenberg, president and CEO of Aluf Plastics. “We’re excited to welcome the brand to the Aluf family and continue building on its success.” Mint-X® is a unique technology that addresses a common problem for homeowners and commercial users alike.
Mint-X® trash bags feature a patented, EPA-registered mint-based formula that is embedded directly onto the plastic during manufacturing. The technology provides long-lasting scent distribution designed to help repel rats, raccoons and squirrels without the use of sprays, traps or harsh chemicals.
As part of the transaction, Mint-X® CEO Jeff Dussich will join API Industries to help lead the continued growth of the Mint-X® product line and support a seamless transition for customers. “Building Mint-X® has always been about creating innovative products that make everyday life easier,” said Dussich, co-founder and CEO of Mint-X®, who will be joining the executive team at API Industries. “Joining API Industries gives us the manufacturing strength, resources and distribution network to bring Mint-X® to even more customers while continuing to innovate for the future.”
API Industries will leverage its nationwide manufacturing footprint, advanced extrusion capabilities and extensive distribution network to accelerate the growth of the Mint-X® brand while expanding the product line into new sizes, markets and retail channels.
The acquisition represents another milestone in API Industries’ long-term strategy of investing in differentiated technologies that deliver greater value, performance and innovation across its growing portfolio of plastic packaging and waste solutions.
Aluf Plastics is a women-owned American manufacturer of can liners and custom plastic solutions with nearly 50 years of experience. With more than 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space across three U.S. facilities, Aluf Plastics is one of North America’s largest blown-film extrusion and can liner manufacturers. The company serves retail, commercial, industrial, healthcare, municipal, MRO, foodservice, and janitorial markets with a broad portfolio of innovative and sustainable products.
Mint-X® is an innovative line of rodent-repellent trash bags featuring patented, EPA-registered mint-scent technology embedded directly into the plastic during manufacturing. Designed to help deter rodents such as rats, raccoons and squirrels, Mint-X® provides long-lasting protection without the need for sprays or traps, offering consumers and businesses a simple, effective solution for managing waste.
