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Central National Gottesman to Acquire Nebraska-Based Omaha Paper Company

Omaha Paper Company Omaha Paper recently rebranded as OPC Direct, specializing in the distribution of paper, packaging materials and equipment, wide format and JanSan products.

Oct. 19, 2026 - Central National Gottesman (CNG) announced today that its Lindenmeyr Munroe division will acquire the business of Nebraska-based Omaha Paper Company, expanding its presence in the Midwest.

Family-owned and operated for more than 60 years, Omaha Paper recently rebranded as OPC Direct, specializing in the distribution of paper, packaging materials and equipment, wide format and JanSan products. The company is now a second-generation business operated by brothers Robert and Kevin Powell.

"As we continue to expand our North American distribution network, adding Omaha Paper's people, customers, and operations is an exciting opportunity for us," said Peter Harding, President of Lindenmeyr Munroe. "This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to offer valuable distribution support to the core markets we serve, and to invest in and grow our business."

The acquisition is expected to close at the end of October 2026.

About Lindenmeyr Munroe

Serving the print and paper industry for more than 150 years, Lindenmeyr Munroe is the largest privately held independent paper merchant in the U.S., specializing in paper for commercial printers as well as packaging, wide-format and JanSan products.

Central National Gottesman is a family of companies that specialize in creative approaches to sales, sourcing, global distribution, and supply chain to keep businesses around the world delivering for their customers.

SOURCE: Central National Gottesman Inc.