CHICAGO July 25 2016, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Tri-Pack Enterprises Inc d/b/a Custom Blow Molding (“CBM” or the “Company” on its sale to Pretium Packaging LLC (“Pretium” a leading supplier of custom rigid plastic packaging solutions and a portfolio company of Genstar Capital LLC CBM is a dynamic entrepreneurial manufacturer of rigid plastic containers serving many of the most…, About Custom Blow Molding, CBM is headquartered in Southern California one of the largest consumer markets in the country and a hotbed for innovation and fresh trends The Company is a full scale production company and has been manufacturing plastic packaging containers and parts for over 20 years A steadfast commitment to customer service and the highest quality standards have become the hallmarks of CBM The Company is led…, About Pretium Packaging, Based in Chesterfield MO Pretium manufactures rigid plastic containers and closures that require significant technical expertise and proprietary tooling to manufacture Pretium utilizes its national manufacturing footprint design and engineering capabilities and full range of process capabilities to provide customized solutions to its customers in the food & specialty beverage household and…

CX Connexion is a technology-enabled value-added distributor of electrical power lighting/controls and value-added solutions servicing a broad range of end user markets  Graybar is a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America It is a leading distributor of high quality electrical communications and data networking products and specializes in related…, CHICAGO January 5 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CX Connexion on its sale to Graybar   CX Connexion is a leading full-service supplier of electrical products within the Chicago metropolitan area Based in Buffalo Grove IL the company’s core expertise is in electrical distribution lighting design and cost-saving lighting…, About Mesirow,   Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About CX Connexion, Founded in 2007 CX Connexion is one of the preeminent electrical equipment and supply providers in the Midwest CX Connexion provides a wide array of leading electrical and lighting products design services expert application support and customized integrated solutions meeting the unique needs of their clients Learn more cxconnectcom Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a…

Dallas Plastics is a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film Sale executed by Mesirow one of the most active advisors in the paper plastics and packaging sectors Sole Source’s platform investment positions Dallas Plastics to accelerate growth in the attractive medical and food packaging sectors, CHICAGO November 23 2020, – Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Dallas Plastics Corporation (“Dallas Plastics” or the “Company” on its sale to Sole Source Capital LLC (“Sole Source” Dallas Plastics is a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing embossing and other valued-added capabilities for the medical food and industrial end markets Headquartered in Mesquite TX the Company utilizes…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About Dallas Plastics, Headquartered in Mesquite Texas and with locations in Longview Texas and Wentzville Missouri Dallas Plastics is a leading manufacturer of blown polyethylene film with printing embossing and other value-added capabilities for the medical food and industrial end markets As experts in blown film manufacturing the Company works to provide quality integrity value and innovation to our customers…

CHICAGO March 17 2016, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Drake Alliance Corporation (d/b/a “Drake Container” referred to herein as “Drake” or the “Company” on its sale to Buckeye Corrugated Inc (“BCI” an Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of corrugated packaging and displays Headquartered in Houston Texas Drake is an innovative designer and manufacturer of graphic-intensive corrugated…, About Buckeye Corrugated Inc, BCI is a leading designer and manufacturer of corrugated packaging and displays BCI is a privately-held employee-owned company with nine corrugated manufacturing facilities a specialty packaging supplies business and a sales and design center Located in nine Midwestern and Southern states these independently managed businesses supply a diverse range of customers with custom-designed corrugated…, About Drake Alliance Corporation, Drake is comprised of four divisions Drake Ideas Drake Container Drake Pack and Drake Display These divisions offer customized services ranging from graphic packaging to in-store retail display solutions For more information visit Drake Web Link thedrakecompanycom Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow investment…

eDispatchescom provides innovative and essential alerting and response management services including reliable real-time alerts and automated emergency dispatch notification services to over 5000 public safety agencies including fire EMS and police departments in the US and Canada  The successful transaction further exemplifies Mesirow’s experience in the technology public safety emergency…, CHICAGO September 19 2024,  – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced it acted as exclusive financial advisor to eDispatchescom (“eDispatches” or the “Company” on its sale to RapidSOS Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kinnelon NJ eDispatches is a leading emergency dispatch notification service provider that uses voice text and a proprietary application to automate the delivery of…

El Dorado is a leading producer of consumer and industrial multi-wall packaging solutions The acquisition by ProAmpac will facilitate El Dorado’s continued growth The sale executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s expertise within the flexible packaging sector, CHICAGO April 22 2021, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to El Dorado Packaging Holdings LLC (“El Dorado” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Industrial Opportunity Partners (“IOP” on its sale to ProAmpac a leading global flexible packaging company and portfolio company of Pritzker Private Capital El Dorado manufactures customized paper-based packaging and printing solutions for retail and industrial…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About El Dorado, El Dorado Packaging is a leader in multi-wall consumer and rollstock packaging The company creates customized paper-based packaging and printing solutions for retail and industrial markets Within three plant locations El Dorado produces paper self-opening sacks and rollstock for consumer packaging and industrial multi-wall and shipping bags for food service seed animal health and chemical markets…

CHICAGO March 14 2016, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Excel Displays and Packaging (“Excel” or the “Company” on its sale to Georgia-Pacific (“GP Corrugated” Headquartered in Aurora Illinois Excel is an innovative designer and manufacturer of award-winning point-of-purchase displays high-graphic retail packaging in-store signage and industrial packaging Billy Medof president of GP…, About Georgia-Pacific Corrugated, Georgia-Pacific is a recognized leader in innovative customer-focused packaging solutions The company maintains a commitment to safety sustainability and consistent quality in its manufacture of high graphic and traditional corrugated packaging with brands such as CubeLogic® Greenshield® Color-Box® Litho-Corr™ and Brand Ready Packaging® The company’s Innovation Institute® simulates retail and…, Excel Displays and Packaging, Since 1989 Excel has been designing and producing award winning point-of-purchase displays high-graphic retail packaging in-store signage and industrial packaging Excel continues to be an industry leader by combining shopper marketing and retailer expertise with innovative and industry pace-setting manufacturing capabilities For more information visit xlpopcom Nothing contained herein…

Farmers Hen House is a leading provider of a full-range of premium branded and private label specialty eggs including free-range pasture-raised and organic Benford Capital Partners will maintain Farmers Hen House’s commitment to high quality products and invest in its continued growth Highlights the firm’s expertise within the specialty protein and branded packaged food sectors as well as its…, CHICAGO December 15 2021, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Farmers Hen House Group Inc (“Farmers Hen House” or the “Company” on its recapitalization with Pasture Brands Holdings LLC (“Pasture Brands” an affiliate of Benford Capital Partners (“BCP” a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and…, Ryan Miller Owner and President of Farmers Hen House, said “Mesirow efficiently and tactically guided the Company through this transaction securing an ideal outcome for our farmers customers and shareholders Through their expertise in specialty protein and branded packaged food as well as deep relationships within the private equity community Mesirow identified an ideal partner in BCP to support the Company’s strong and continued growth” “We felt…, Paul Mariani Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, “The Company has built a sterling reputation for sustainability corporate stewardship and a commitment to high quality products enabling the shareholders to select a strong partner with a shared vision to sustain the legacy of the business and support numerous exciting growth opportunities” The recapitalization of Farmers Hen House represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Farmers Hen House, Farmers Hen House provides organic free-range and pasture-raised shell eggs responsibly sourced from local family farms and sold through retail customers who share the Company’s values of humane treatment of animals sustainability and commitment to family farming The Company was founded in 1997 with the mission to provide local Amish and Mennonite farmers with a sustainable means to competitively…

Filmquest is a leading merchant converter and distributor of polyester (“PET” and specialty films The acquisition by Duraco will enhance Filmquest’s commercial and operational capabilities The sale executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s expertise within the flexible packaging sector, CHICAGO March 8 2021, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Filmquest (the “Company” on its sale to Duraco a portfolio company of OpenGate Capital and a premier manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials Headquartered in Bolingbrook IL Filmquest is a leading merchant converter and distributor of PET and specialty films The Company is recognized as an authority in the global PET film…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Filmquest, Filmquest is the leading merchant converter specializing in polyester film The Company distributes converts coats laminates and metallizes all grades of polyester film The success of Filmquest and its customers is grounded in decades of market experience consistent quality award-winning customer service innovation and integrity Learn more at petfilmcom Nothing contained herein constitutes an…