CHICAGO June 11 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to New Age Transportation Distribution & Warehousing Inc (“New Age” or the “Company” on its sale to The Evans Network of Companies (“Evans” a portfolio company of Calera Capital Headquartered in Palatine IL New Age has become a leading asset-light provider of third-party freight services in the Chicagoland area Founded in 1989 the…, About New Age Transportation Distribution & Warehousing Inc, New Age Transportation is one of North America’s premier third-party logistics solution companies For more than 28 years New Age has provided superior customer service and efficient and cost-effective distribution solutions to customers nationwide New Age specializes in every type of shipment including full truckload less-than-truckload volume LTL refrigerated flatbed and expedited Its mission is…, About The Evans Network of Companies, The Evans Network of Companies is a market-leading provider of intermodal flatbed brokerage dry van and other trucking services The Evans Network provides customer-centric service in the truckload freight transportation industry and is dedicated to the safety and recognition of its network employees agent partners and independent contractors Evans was founded in 1939 by Albert L Evans Sr and is…, About Calera Capital, Founded in 1991 Calera Capital is a private investment firm which has invested over $33 billion With offices in San Francisco and Boston Calera focuses its activities primarily in two industry sectors Business Services and Specialty Industrials Calera Capital makes substantial equity investments in middle-market businesses typically with enterprise values in the range of $100 million to $750…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

  Mesirow Financial Inc announced today that North American Coatings LLC (“NAC” has partnered with an affiliate of Valor Equity Partners   (“Valor”  Mesirow Financial assisted NAC in attracting a quality partner in Valor “Mesirow Financial was an invaluable advisor to North American Coatings” said Mike Chakos President of NAC  He added “Mesirow Financial’s Corporate Investment Banking team was a…

CHICAGO August 9 2018,  – Mesirow Financial advised Nuconic Packaging LLC (Nuconic or the Company a portfolio company of Carlin Capital Partners LLC in connection with a strategic investment from Graham Partners Headquartered in Vernon CA Nuconic is a premier supplier of rigid PET plastic packaging solutions to commercial and industrial food processors Nuconic offers versatile and dependable food packaging solutions…, About Nuconic Packaging LLC, Led by a team of proven industry veterans Nuconic Packaging LLC is a premier supplier of rigid PET plastic packaging to food processors in North America Having recently made a substantial investment in brand new thermoforming and extrusion equipment Nuconic is operating a first-class production facility that has consistently received an A rating from its BRC food safety audits Nuconic prides…, About Carlin Capital Partners LLC, Carlin Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring or making control-oriented investments in established small- and micro-market businesses Carlin seeks businesses that possess strong stable customer relationships with demonstrable opportunities to grow revenue or improve profitability As active investors Carlin is most interested in situations where it can work closely…, About Graham Partners, Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in businesses with advanced manufacturing know-how innovative product development capabilities and strong growth potential Based in suburban Philadelphia the firm has access to extensive operating resources and industrial expertise and is a member of The Graham Group an alliance of independently owned and operated industrial and…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

M es i r o w F i n a nc i al acted as the ex c l u s i v e f i n a nc i a l a dv i s or to Opt i m um Pl ast i c s (“Opt i m u m ” or t he “Co m p a n y ” a p ort f o l i o c o m p a n y of Huron C a p i tal P artner s L L C (“Huro n ” on i ts s a l e t o Char t er N E X F il m s Inc (“Charter N E X ” a p o rt f o l i o c o m p an y of P a m p l o n a Ca p i t a l M a n a g e m e n t L LP…, A bout Huron Capital Part n ers, W it h off i c e s in D e tro i t and T oronto Huron Ca p it a l is an o p erat i o na l l y -fo c u s ed p r i v ate e q uity f i rm w ith a long hi s t ory of gro w ing lo w er m id d l e - m ar k et c o m p ani e s th r ough i t s c u s t o m i ze d E x e c Fa c torSM bu y -and-build in v e s t m e nt m o d el Hur o n pre f ers c o m plex s ituat i o n s w here it c an h e lp c o m p an i es…, A bout Charter NEX, Charter NEX is a m a r k e t - le a ding m a n uf a c turer of m o n ol ay er c oe x truded a nd b arrier f i l m s i n c l u di n g s t an d - up p ou c h and f l e x ib l e pa c k ag i ng f i l ms Chart e r NEX blo w n f i l m p r od u c ts are u s e d i n a r a nge of s e g m e n ts and hi g h gro w th a p pl i c a t io n s w ith a p art i c ular fo cu s on food and b e v erage c o n s u m…

CHICAGO April 19 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to PAC Strapping Products Inc and US Strapping Company Inc (collectively “PAC Strapping” or the “Company” on its sale to FROMM Holding AG (“FROMM” With operations in Exton PA and Lancaster SC PAC Strapping is a full-service strapping solutions provider which offers a range of manufactured and sourced strapping products primarily to…, About PAC Strapping Products Inc and US Strapping Company Inc, Founded in 1982 PAC Strapping is a full-service manufacturer and supplier of plastic strapping steel strapping and strapping machines and systems as well as tools and accessories for both plastic and steel strapping To learn more please visit  strapsolutionscom , About FROMM Holding AG  , FROMM Holding AG is a Swiss family-owned private company established in 1947 and is a leading manufacturer of  high-quality strapping tools engineered strapping and stretch wrapping machine systems strategically located polyester strap manufacturing and Airpad ™  protective packaging systems FROMM has a well-established worldwide sales and distribution network consisting of FROMM owned companies…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit …

CHICAGO June 13 2017 , – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Packaging Products Corporation LLC (“PPC” or the “Company” on its sale to Fisher Container Holdings LLC (“Fisher” Fisher is a portfolio company majority owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP” the Private Equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management PPC represents the first add-on…, About Packaging Products Corporation LLC, Packaging Products Corporation LLC (“PPC” headquartered in Mission KS with an additional manufacturing facility in Rome GA is a leading manufacturer of flexible films bags and pouches primarily used for food packaging Founded in 1968 PPC strives to provide the highest quality products with best-in-class lead times To learn more please visit  packagingproductscorpcom   , About Fisher Container, Fisher Container (“Fisher” or the “Company” headquartered in Buffalo Grove IL is a leading manufacturer of innovative and technical flexible packaging products primarily for the cleanroom/healthcare food and industrial end markets The Company prints and converts flexible plastic pouches bags and films To learn more please visit  fishercontainercom , About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit …

CHICAGO April 26 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pactech Packaging LLC (“Pactech” or the “Company” on its sale to ProAmpac LLC (“ProAmpac” a company owned by PPC Partners Headquartered in Rochester NY Pactech is a leading provider of innovative custom-engineered flexible packaging solutions The Company is a premier converter of high-quality pouches with capabilities spanning a…, About Pactech Packaging LLC,  , Pactech is a Rochester New York-based manufacturer specializing in pouch converting Started in 1993 the company has expertise in pouch fitment and dispensing technology To learn more please visit  pactechpackagingcom , About ProAmpac LLC  , ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering unparalleled in the industry We provide creative packaging solutions industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement To learn more…, About PPC Partners  , PPC Partners acquires and operates North America-based middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured products services and healthcare sectors Led by Tony Pritzker and the former investment and operating professionals of Pritzker Group Private Capital the firm’s differentiated long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision making broad flexibility with transaction…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit …

Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Pamco Printed Tape & Label Co Inc (Pamco or the Company in its sale to Resource Label Group LLC (Resource Label a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital Ltd (First Atlantic Pamco is a full-service designer and manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels for consumer nondurable markets including food and beverage health and beauty…, About Resource Label Group LLC, Resource Label Group is a full service designer and manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels to niche high-value markets including the chemical industrial food and retail industries Resource Label Group maintains extensive printing capabilities including UV flexographic letterpress rotary screen and digital to service customers with varying label needs Resource Label Group operates two full-…

CHICAGO October 28 2014, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock” or the “Company” an Austin Texas-based private equity firm in its acquisition of Roses Southeast Papers LLC (“Roses Southeast” a leading manufacturer of tissue-based paper products by affiliate Atlas Southeast Papers Inc (“Atlas Southeast” or “Atlas” Based in Sanford Florida Roses Southeast produces a…, About Peak Rock Capital, Peak Rock Capital is an Austin Texas based private equity firm that makes debt and equity investments in middle-market companies  Peak Rock focuses on investing in companies where it can support senior management in driving rapid growth and profit improvement through operational and strategic changes Peak Rocks principals have deep expertise in complex situations with the ability to provide…

Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Peak Technologies Inc (PEAK or the Company a portfolio company of Platinum Equity a Beverly Hills CA-based private equity firm in its sale to Keystone Capital Inc (Keystone Based in Columbia MD PEAK is the leading systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management solutions and services to Fortune 500 multi-national…, About Platinum Equity, Platinum Equity is a global M&A&O firm specializing in the merger acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets including information technology telecommunications logistics metals services manufacturing and distribution, About Keystone Capital Inc, Keystone Capital Inc is a private investment firm based in Deerfield Illinois that manages in excess of $200 million in investment capital Formed in 1994 its mission is to acquire and build a portfolio of exceptionally high quality mid-sized businesses that are leaders in their niche markets Keystone is differentiated by its investment timeline of 10+ years and its willingness to enter into true…