Chick Packaging and Nefab to Merge Operations

Dallas, TX, September 15, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Chick Packaging, Inc., a leading provider of industrial
packaging solutions and services, is pleased to announce a merger with Nefab. This combination unites
two market leaders, creating a worldclass and truly global packaging company with an unparalleled
presence and comprehensive set of packaging solutions. The new organization will have more than 40
manufacturing sites in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and 2,900 employees.

"This combination creates a strategic platform with significant opportunities to deliver innovative
packaging solutions that provide value for our customers in a dynamic and highly competitive global
marketplace. Combined, our companies have the very best talent in the industry dedicated to delivering
superior service and exceeding our customer's expectations," commented Brian Bulatao, President and
CEO of Chick Packaging.

"The depth of our resources and the breadth of our reach with Nefab makes us stronger than ever.
NefabChick will have eight Packaging Development Centers (PDC's) located across four continents. The
PDC's, using advanced 3D CAD Systems and test facilities, can offer enhanced design, prototype, and
testing services," said Mr. Bulatao.

"Our businesses and geographical scope are highly complementary, which will give the new organization
both a strong position among multinationals based in the US, and a global customer base through Nefab's
present network," commented Stefan Ekqvist, CEO of Nefab. "Through Chick's expertise and outstanding
reputation, we can add solutions and services for a number of important customer segments including
power generation, diagnostic/imaging equipment, aerospace and telecom/electronics packaging," said Mr.
Ekqvist.

Brian Bulatao, CEO of Chick Packaging, will assume leadership for the combined companies operations
in North and South America, including Canada, the US, Mexico and Brazil.

Media & Analyst Contact:

Brian Bulatao, CEO Chick Packaging

+1 469 464 2300

Stefan Ekqvist, CEO Nefab

+46 706 713005

Notes to editors

About Chick Packaging, Inc.

Chick Companies is a world leader in industrial packaging solutions and services. The company
specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative packaging solutions that reduce total system costs
for our customers. The company produces costeffective wood, corrugated, steel, plastic and hybrid

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containers, crates, and skids for a wide variety of industrial market segments. The specialtypackaging
leader is strategically positioned throughout North America and Europe to serve global as well as regional
customers. For more information on Chick's activities, please visit www.chickpackaging.com.

About Nefab
Nefab delivers complete packaging solutions to international industrial groups, with special focus on the
telecommunication, electronics, automotive, energy, medical and machinery industries. Nefab is present
in 35 countries with 2, 200 employees. Its principal owners are Nordic Capital Fund VI and the founder
family Nordgren/Phil. For more information on Nefab, please visit www.nefab.com.

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Contact Information:
Chick Companies, Inc.
Brian Bulatao
469-464-2300
media@chickcompanies.com
http://chickpackaging.com/

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