CHICAGO February 13 2018,  - Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Fore Transportation Inc (“Fore Transportation” or the “Company” on its sale to Universal Logistics Holdings Inc (“Universal” Headquartered in Harvey IL Fore Transportation offers a full suite of intermodal logistics solutions including local and regional drayage services yard services chassis rental and repair and maintenance Fore…, About Fore Transportation Inc, Fore Transportation Inc is a full-service transportation company that services the entire Midwest and all the states east of the Mississippi  The Chicago operations center in Harvey is a 30-acre facility located just north of interstate I-80 and adjacent to the Canadian National Railroad The Harvey terminal serves as the companys corporate headquarters and provides 24/7 secured trailer/container…, About Universal Logistics Holdings Inc, Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is a leading asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States and in Mexico Canada and Colombia  We provide our customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes  We offer our customers a broad array of services across their entire supply chain including…, 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…

Genpak Flexible is a leading international provider of flexible packaging solutions Sale executed by Mesirow Financial one of the most active advisors in the paper plastics packaging and specialty printing sectors Partnership with C-P Flexible will preserve Genpak’s culture and invest in its growth, CHICAGO June 29 2020, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Genpak Flexible (“Genpak” or “the Company” a portfolio company of the Jim Pattison Group (“JPG” on its sale to C-P Flexible Packaging Inc (“C-P Flexible” a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital Ltd Genpak is a leading international provider of flexible packaging solutions including a broad range of film foil and paper packaging…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices in 21 cities 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 our…, About Genpak Flexible, Genpak Flexible provides a broad range of film foil and paper packaging products to customers in Canada the United States and international markets From its two manufacturing plants in Aurora Ontario and Lakeville Minnesota Genpak Flexible serves numerous industries including coffee snack foods confectionary pet food and medical products To learn more visit genpakflexiblecom Nothing contained…

Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Georgia-Pacific LLC in the sale of its reusable plastic container business (the “Business” to Tosca Limited (“Tosca” a portfolio company of Orchard Holdings Group LLC a Cincinnati-based investment firm The Business provides a rental pool of reusable plastic containers (RPCs for transporting fruits and vegetables from growers and…, About Tosca Limited, Based in Green Bay Wisconsin Tosca provides comprehensive solutions to companies seeking enhanced supply chain efficiencies and lower costs by replacing single-use packaging with reusable containers The company’s expanded services provide solutions to companies in various industries including dairy protein and fresh produce For more information visit  wwwtoscaltdcom , About Orchard Holdings Group LLC, Orchard Holdings based in Cincinnati is a private investment firm that invests non-institutional private family capital in dynamic middle-market operating businesses Orchard seeks to partner with exceptional management teams that desire a uniquely flexible long-term partner who is aligned with the goal of maximizing the full potential of their business For more information visit …

CHICAGO November 4 2019, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Harris & Harris Ltd (“Harris & Harris” the “Company” on its investment from Clarion Capital Partners LLC (“Clarion” Headquartered in Chicago Illinois Harris & Harris is a leader in accounts receivable management and customer care solutions The partnership with Clarion will enable Harris & Harris to expand its service…, About Harris & Harris, Harris & Harris is an accounts receivable management and customer care firm providing first-party and third-party debt collection third party liability and other complementary services through advanced onshore call-centers  Harris & Harris is headquartered in Chicago Illinois  Additional information on Harris & Harris can be found at wwwharriscollectcom , About Clarion Capital Partners LLC, Clarion Capital Partners is a New York based private equity firm that focuses on making equity investments in lower middle market growth companies Clarion’s industry focus includes Business & Healthcare Services Specialty Financial Services Media Entertainment & Technology and Consumer & Retail  Additional information on Clarion can be found at wwwclarion-capitalcom, 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…

CHICAGO September 9 2019, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Heads Up Technologies Inc (Heads Up or the “Company” a portfolio company of affiliates of Luther King Capital Management (“LKCM” on its sale to JLL Partners (“JLL” Headquartered in Carrollton Texas Heads Up designs engineers and manufactures complex proprietary cockpit cabin and aircraft electrical components and systems to the…, About Heads Up Technologies Inc, Founded in 1985 Heads Up Technologies is a leader in the production and supply of differentiated lighting in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems and components for the business and commercial aviation industry Since its inception Heads Up’s cutting-edge design capabilities have enabled it to develop and maintain robust relationships with several industry-leading OEMs For more…, About Luther King Capital Management, Since 1979 LKCM has provided investment management services to high net worth individuals foundations endowments investment companies pension and profit-sharing plans trusts and estates among other organizations LKCM is independently owned and operated by its 84 employees with $170 billion in assets under management as of June 30 2019 To learn more please visit lkcmcom , About JLL Partners, Founded in 1988 JLL Partners is a private equity firm making control investments in middle-market companies Since its founding JLL Partners has committed approximately $55 billion across eight funds JLL focuses on executing discrete investment themes across healthcare industrials and business services sectors For more information relating to JLL Partners visit jllpartnerscom , 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 12 2014, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hedwin Corporation (Hedwin or the Company in its sale to Fujimori Kogyo Co Ltd (Fujimori a Japan-based manufacturer of a variety of films plastic packaging and packaging materials that has had a business relationship with Hedwin for over 50 years Based in Baltimore Maryland Hedwin is a niche manufacturer of performance-oriented…, About Fujimori Kogyo Co Ltd, Established in 1914 Fujimori is well-known in Japan for its value-added high-quality packaging and films With 100 years of experience Fujimori continues to shape the global packaging industry with unique and unprecedented innovations created under the ZACROS name and philosophy from easy-pour pouches that improve convenience in everyday lives to medical packaging that is safer and more reliable…

CHICAGO October 21 2019, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Highlander Partners LP (“Highlander” and management on the sale of its portfolio company Popular Ink LLC (“Popular Ink” to PPC Flexible Packaging LLC (“PPC” Headquartered in McKinney Texas Popular Ink prints and converts multi-colored flexible packaging products including gel packs stand-up bags pouches and stick packs Popular Ink…, About Popular Ink LLC, Popular Ink is a Texas-based leading provider of custom printed flexible packaging for the consumer products market throughout the United States Product capabilities include stick packs single serve liquid/gel packets and pouches and single serve dry powder packets In addition the Popular Ink has the ability to produce stand-up bags labels shrink sleeves and boxes Popular Ink functions as an…, About Highlander Partners LP, Highlander Partners LP is a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $2 billion of assets under management  The firm focuses on making investments in businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience including basic manufacturing food chemicals building materials consumer products and others  Highlander Partners uses a…, About PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, Based in Buffalo Grove Illinois PPC Flexible Packaging™ is a leading provider of cleanroom and consumer packaging for the healthcare snack organic and “better for you” foods horticultural and produce markets The company excels in the design of value-added printed laminated stand-up pouch and re-closable packaging for the most demanding applications With seven plants throughout North and South…, 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 January 4 2018 , – Mesirow Financial acted as lead financial advisor to Ideal Box Company (“Ideal Box” or the “Company” on its sale to Stronghaven Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Hood Container Corporation (“Hood Container” Headquartered in Chicago IL Ideal Box has provided superior products and services to its customers for over 90 years With a focus on design and production of enhanced graphic packaging and…, About Ideal Box Company, Ideal Box is a premier full-service provider of high-graphic and industrial packaging including point-of-purchase displays counter units high-graphic boxes and brown boxes Headquartered in Chicago IL Ideal Box is one of the largest independent corrugators in the US serving an impressive blue-chip customer base due to its superior level of customer service innovative product design and engineering…, About Stronghaven Inc/Hood Container Corporation, With the aforementioned transaction Stronghaven operates locations in North Carolina Georgia Tennessee Florida Kentucky Texas Virginia Illinois Ohio and California Hood Container Corporation also owns and operates containerboard and specialty paper manufacturing operations in New Johnsonville TN and St Francisville LA Hood Container Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hood Companies Inc…, 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 IL, – Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Impaxx Inc (Impaxx parent company of Gilbreth Packaging Systems Inc (Gilbreth or the “Company” and portfolio company of Aurora Capital Group in its sale to Cenveo Inc (“Cenveo” a producer and distributor of print and related products Based in Croydon Pennsylvania Gilbreth is a full-service manufacturer of full body shrink sleeves tamper…, About Aurora Capital Group, Aurora Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm managing over $2 billion of capital across several private equity funds  Aurora’s traditional private equity vehicle Aurora Equity Partners focuses principally on control-investments in middle-market businesses with leading market positions strong cash flow profiles and actionable opportunities for growth in partnership with…, About Cenveo Inc, Cenveo Inc headquartered in Stamford Connecticut is a leader in the management and distribution of print and related products and solutions The Company provides its customers with low-cost alternatives within its core businesses of labels and forms manufacturing packaging and publisher offerings envelope production and printing – supplying one-stop solutions from design through fulfillment Cenveo…

CHICAGO August 13 2018,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Ingenious Packaging Group (Ingenious or the Company on its sale to Resource Label Group LLC (Resource Label a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital Ltd (First Atlantic and TPG Growth Located in Toronto Canada Ingenious services customers across the food beverage health and beauty spirits nutraceutical distribution tobacco and…, About Resource Label Group LLC, Resource Label Group LLC is a leading pressure sensitive label shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC manufacturer with diverse product offerings for the food beverage chemical household products personal care nutraceutical pharmaceutical medical device and technology industries With locations across the US and Canada Resource Label Group LLC provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities…, About First Atlantic Capital Ltd, Founded in 1989 First Atlantic Capital is a middle market private equity firm that leverages its extensive consulting and operational experience to acquire middle market companies seeking to build them up to become market leaders Since its inception the firm has completed more than 70 acquisitions assembling 22 successful platforms in various industries that include plastics and packaging food…, About TPG Growth, TPG Growth is the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG the global alternative asset firm With approximately $132 billion of assets under management TPG Growth targets investments in a broad range of industries and geographies TPG Growth has the deep sector knowledge operational resources and global experience to drive value creation and help companies reach their full…, 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…