QUEBEC -- Supremex Inc. says it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Premier Envelope Ltd and affiliated operating entities, an established manufacturer of stock and custom envelopes, principally operating in Western Canada.

"Premier Envelope is a tier-one envelope supplier with outstanding manufacturing capabilities and strong complimentary customer relationships to Supremex' existing customer base in Western Canada," said Stewart Emerson, President & CEO of Supremex. "With immediate synergies, this transaction enhances our go-to-market wherewithal, significantly elevates our manufacturing capabilities in Western Canada and improves our ability to unlock capacity in Eastern Canada to support our growth strategy in the United States via our Buffalo Envelope and Classic Envelope platforms."

Premier Envelope employs approximately 70 people and generated approximately C$12 million in annual revenues from the sale of stock and custom envelopes, both directly and through a network of distributors, to financial institutions, large and small businesses, government organizations, commercial printers and mailing houses, primarily located in Western Canada. Premier Envelope has 2 principal manufacturing locations in Richmond, British Columbia and Edmonton, Alberta and also operates a satellite plant in Mississauga, Ontario.

Supremex Inc. is Canada's largest manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of stock and custom envelopes and growing provider of packaging and specialty products.