Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC

Coated materials for industrial applications.

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DEAL TEAM

John A. Hatherly

Terry M. Theodore

Business: 

Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC ("Wolverine") is a leading niche manufacturer of advanced rubber-coated materials for industrial, electronics, and automotive markets.  The Company has generated its leading market share in automotive brake noise insulator and high performance gasket markets through proprietary coating technology, superior service, technical expertise and superior product quality.

Transaction: 

Wynnchurch partnered with Wolverine’s management in December 2010 to purchase the business in a corporate divestiture from EP Management Corporation, formerly known as EaglePicher Corporation.

Opportunity: 

Wolverine represents a unique opportunity to leverage the Company’s market leading position while continuing to drive operational improvement across its U.S., Europe and Asian operations.

Strategy: 

Wynnchurch and the Wolverine management team will build upon the Company’s impressive track record of growth and strong margins by growing its market in its existing geographies and expanding its presence in high-growth, emerging economies; while also pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand the Company’s product line, customer base, production capabilities and geographic footprint.

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