AE Global buys Dialed Brands to expand Asia sourcing and manufacturing

AE Global has acquired Dialed Brands, bringing founder Paddy McCourt and his Asia-based team into the packaging and supply chain company. The deal expands AE Global’s access to overseas manufacturing, sourcing, design and logistics as it deepens its vertically integrated model.

Why it matters: - AE Global is adding direct control over Asia-based manufacturing and sourcing relationships. - The acquisition strengthens AE Global’s ability to support regulated and consumer products customers with more factory-level flexibility. - The deal broadens AE Global’s packaging and supply chain capabilities across U.S. operations and overseas production.

What happened: - AE Global announced the acquisition of Dialed Brands on September 22, 2026. - Dialed Brands founder Paddy McCourt and his team are joining AE Global. - The acquisition brings additional manufacturing presence in Asia into AE Global’s platform. - AE Global is based in Miami, Florida.

The details: - Dialed Brands works directly with overseas manufacturers to manage production, customization and quality control. - Dialed Brands supports design and manufacturing across jars, bottles, bags, boxes, labels and other custom components. - The Dialed Brands team will continue operating from its current base. - AE Global said the arrangement gives customers direct access to established manufacturing relationships across Asia. - AE Global’s existing capabilities include U.S.-based manufacturing, distribution, project management, automation and sourcing. - AE Global operates three manufacturing facilities across the United States. - AE Global distributes packaging solutions nationwide. - AE Global’s portfolio includes packaging products, automation support and supply chain services. - AE Global also operates an Innovation Lab.

Between the lines: - The acquisition appears designed to make AE Global more vertically integrated from concept through production and delivery. - Bringing a long-time supplier in-house can improve speed, coordination and factory-level efficiency. - The move also extends AE Global’s reach beyond domestic manufacturing into closer day-to-day oversight of Asian production. - Paddy McCourt said his team works inside manufacturing plants in Asia and will now bring that capability to a broader customer base with AE Global’s resources.

What's next: - Dialed Brands’ team is expected to keep supporting customers from Asia while operating within AE Global. - AE Global is likely to use the acquisition to expand its sourcing, logistics and packaging development work for existing and new customers. - The company’s combined platform now spans domestic manufacturing and overseas production support.

The bottom line: - AE Global is building a wider packaging supply chain footprint by folding a key Asia-based partner into the company.