| ABOUT MERIT’S INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN PRODUCERS SUPPLY
Merit Capital Partners recently partnered with Joe Wesel, President and CEO, to support the recapitalization of American Producers Supply Co., LLC (“APS” or the “Company”).
Headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, APS distributes a diverse range of industrial and construction related products including tools, material handling equipment, safety equipment, abrasives, and fasteners. The Company operates out of 13 locations spanning Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Indiana. APS sells its products to a variety of customers including OEMs, contractors, industrial service providers, and equipment rental companies.
Joe Polaneczky, Managing Director at Merit, said, “We are excited to partner with Joe Wesel and the talented APS team. The Company has experienced impressive growth through strategic market expansion efforts, but equally important, has maintained an unwavering commitment to its vendors and customers. We look forward to supporting APS as it continues to build upon its culture of success and exceptional service.”
Merit provided subordinated debt and equity in this investment. Please contact Joe Polaneczky, Dan Pansing, or Brian Heck for more details.
| ABOUT MERIT’S INVESTMENT IN PFI INSTORE
Merit Capital Partners recently partnered with Onward Capital and management to acquire PFI InStore (“PFI” or the “Company”).
PFI, founded in 1956 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, provides retail displays ranging from temporary point-of-purchase (“POP”) displays to permanent store fixtures. From concept and design to manufacturing, the Company focuses on supporting CPG brands, national retailers, and creative design agencies by showcasing and promoting products in all areas of the store. PFI serves customers across a variety of end markets, including beverage, security, personal care, convenience, and grocery. The Company has become one of the few providers of displays and fixtures made with nearly all types of materials (wood, wire, plastic, acrylic, and corrugated).
Joe Polaneczky, Managing Director at Merit, said, “We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Onward Capital and the Company’s impressive leadership team led by John Dolan. Over its more than 50-year history, PFI has transformed into a comprehensive, one-stop-shop, marketing service provider. We are proud to support the Company through its next stage of growth, targeting continued acquisitions and expansion into new end markets.”
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