Mesirow Financial Advises Quad On Sale Of NE Packaging Plant Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Quad/Graphics, Inc. on the sale of its Omaha, Nebraska, packaging plant to Graphic Packaging Holding Company. Quad is a global marketing solutions partner provid- ing a diverse range of print and media services. Based in Sussex, Wisconsin, the sale of the Omaha plant, which performs high-volume, low-cost converting for folding car- tons, will allow the company to intensify its efforts behind its higher value packaging solutions, creating a cohesive brand experience across all media channels for its clients. “Mesirow’s thoughtful guidance and significant expe- rience within the packaging industry were instrumental in finding this partnership with Graphic Packaging,” said Dave Honan, Executive Vice President and CFO of Quad. “The team expertly executed this transaction, securing a positive outcome for both the talented team in Omaha and Quad’s overall operations.” “We were thrilled to advise Quad on this transaction,” said Rick Weil, Managing Director of Mesirow Financial’s Investment Banking group. “We believe the strategic com- bination of its Omaha plant’s excellent manufacturing ca- pabilities and a vertically integrated supplier like Graphic Packaging will benefit all parties and enable Quad to con- tinue growing its core packaging platform.”
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the U.S. and how PPC members can be ready to move into this lucrative market. Rounding out the rest of the conference will be a mem- ber spotlight on Autajon Packaging and an update on the success of the Paper & Packaging Board’s national mar- keting campaign. Autajon is a manufacturer of folding cartons, labels, set-up boxes and POS, for various market sectors such as perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuti- cals, wine and spirits as well as confectionery and food specialties. The Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds na- tional marketing campaign shows how paper and packag- ing enhance business and personal productivity, creativity and learning, and help protect and deliver the goods con- sumers want. “We look forward to welcoming our members to sun- ny Florida where they’ll network with our executive ranks, gather new ideas to strengthen and grow their business, and enjoy the magic of Disney,” said Markens. “This bi- annual conference will draw our elite members who rep- resent about 80 percent of the $10 billion industry in the United States. They’ll be sure to gain valuable insight into the latest converting solutions, gather advice from our ex- pert speakers, and enjoy the opportunity to network and grow with a welcoming community of industry peers.” Visit paperbox.org/spring for more information and to register for the event.
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