Mesirow Advises Gravis On Acquisition Of Procon Pacific
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Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gravis, a portfolio compa- ny of New Water Capital, L.P. on the acquisition of Procon Pacific. Gravis is a leading provider of bulk transportation pack- aging solutions in North America, offering products such as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), bulk lin- ers, pallets and other engineered packaging materials. It serves a wide range of end markets including food, agri- culture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods. Vishal Rao, Chief Executive Officer of Gravis, said, “The deep industry expertise and thoughtful guidance provided by Mesirow throughout this process were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome for Gravis. Their partner- ship and execution helped ensure a smooth transaction and positioned us well for continued growth.”
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
“Procon Pacific brings complementary expertise and relationships that enhance Gravis’s value proposition. We are excited about the growth opportunities this combina- tion creates for customers and the broader organization,” said Matt Carlos, Principal at New Water Capital. “The ac- quisition of Procon Pacific is a strong strategic fit for Gravis and further advances our vision of building a scaled, mar- ket leading bulk packaging platform with differentiated ca- pabilities and customer reach,” added Nate Douglas, Vice President at New Water Capital. Rick Weil, Managing Director and Co-Head of Packaging at Mesirow Investment Banking, said, “We were pleased to advise Gravis throughout this transaction. We believe this acquisition strengthens Gravis’s capabilities in the bulk transportation packaging market and positions the com- bined organization to deliver enhanced value, scale, and solutions to customers across its core end markets.” The acquisition of Procon Pacific by Gravis represents another successful packaging transaction completed by Mesirow Investment Banking. Mesirow is one of the most active advisors in the packaging industry, having complet- ed more than 220 transactions in the last 25 years. By le- veraging extensive sector-specific expertise across indus- try groups and nurturing deep, longstanding relationships, Mesirow has amassed a proven track record of highly tai- lored and successful transactions on behalf of its clients.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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