TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — I am proud to announce the sale of my company Whitlock Packaging Corporation, the North American leader in Contract Manufacturing, to Refresco, the largest European manufacturer of soft drinks and fruit juices.

The Whitlock Board of Directors and I believe Refresco’s strategic vision to combine customers, volume and planning geographically will enhance the customers’ business experience through standardization of services for the many global brands we currently share. I want to personally express to our customers on behalf of myself, my family and the Whitlock employees our gratitude and appreciation for your business and confidence in us over the last 37 years. The Whitlock family will continue to own, operate and grow Cutting Edge Beverages.

Refresco is a great choice for my family, our employees, our customers and suppliers. Please join me in welcoming Refresco, a public beverage solutions company to North America!

Jerry Whitlock, Chairman

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