Mesirow Advises TMS, Affiliates On Its Sale To Pregis, LLC Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow acted as exclusive finan- cial advisor to Technical Machinery Solutions, Inc. (TMS) on its sale to Pregis LLC, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, LLC and leading manufacturer of innovative pro- tective packaging. The sale also includes the Graphic In- novators, Inc. business (GI, collectively GI/TMS). Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, GI/TMS is best known for the lightweight and flexible e-commerce mailer branded as the Eco Mailer. The curbside recyclable all-paper mailer is produced by equipment engineered by TMS which is considered the first to manufacture a prod- uct of this kind. Offering great protection and produced with circularity in mind, these cushioned mailers can be re- cycled in all-paper recovery systems, serving as the ideal solution for customers seeking to meet environmental ob- jectives. The acquisition of GI/TMS will allow Pregis to add another product to its robust e-commerce product offering that supports sustainability. “Mesirow’s team navigated challenging dynamics brought on by COVID-19, utilizing its expertise within the Packaging sector to facilitate this ideal partnership for the Company,” said Scott Kiley, CEO and chairman of GI/TMS. “Pregis is committed to maintaining GI / TMS’s culture and investing in the company’s continued growth.” Rocky Pontikes, Managing Director of Mesirow Invest- ment Banking, commented on the transaction, “We valued the opportunity to work alongside GI/TMS throughout this process, taking advantage of our team’s Packaging sec- tor coverage to secure this strategic partnership between the Company and Pregis. GI/TMS has built a strong repu- tation within the Packaging industry, and Pregis will only enhance this leading presence.” Visit mesirow.com for more information. Fujifilm Announces Collaboration With ZUND America, Inc. Hanover Park based Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announced a collaboration with Zund America, Inc., a company providing cutting solutions for processing a wide variety of materials today, including corrugated display and packaging and sign and display materials, as well as folding carton applications. The col- laboration will enable Fujifilm’s print service provider cus- tomers to obtain access to Zund America, Inc.’s collection of cutting technologies and methods that will provide a comprehensive solution for packaging, marketing materi- als, and signage. “We are pleased to work alongside Zund America, Inc., to answer the needs of our customers looking for cost-ef- fective, successful cutting solutions,” said Todd Zimmer- CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
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CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
C.U.E., INC. www.Anvi lCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature a unique construction of solid steel backing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time – a vital dependability difference that means seamless installation and a perfect cutting sur- face. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor-Lock anvil covers, in addition to urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We provide the award winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All our systems are safe for the environment and provide proven tested results! Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technol- ogy in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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