JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mac Papers says it has completed the acquisition of Higdon Paper & Packaging, a Birmingham-based paper and print, packaging, facilities supplies and office products distribution business.

"Mac Papers is proud to announce this most recent acquisition of Higdon, which is an important and strategic move for us in Alabama," explained Sutton McGehee, President of Mac Papers. "Not only does this latest acquisition reaffirm our commitment to the markets we serve in the state, but it also demonstrates the company's dedication to offering a broad, diversified product line-up. Our goal is to be the go-to distribution partner for Alabama businesses, and we're confident that our local inventories, customer service and supply chain management positions Mac Papers to provide top-notch, next-day delivery with competitive pricing."

The deal adds three Higdon account managers, one inside sales representative and one driver/warehouseman to the Mac Papers Birmingham branch staff. Charlie Higdon, former owner, will assume the position of packaging sales manager.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Mac Papers is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the Southeast U.S.