News Posts from 2022
Wynnchurch Invests in Decorative Films, Further Growing Appvion Platform
Rosemont, IL – December 20, 2022 – Appvion, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, announced the addition of Decorative Films, LLC (“Decorative Films” or the “Company”) to the platform. Decorative Films manufactures adhesive decorative, privacy, and functional window films in Frederick, Maryland for commercial and residential use that are sold through a global network of dealer partners. This follows Wynnchurch’s investment in Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC (“Nekoosa”) in November 2022.
Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Industrial Service Solutions
Rosemont, IL – December 19, 2022 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired a majority ownership in Industrial Service Solutions (“ISS” or the “Company”) from Edgewater Funds and JZ Capital Partners. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, ISS is a national industrial MRO services company with locations throughout the United States. ISS focuses on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, and valves, along with process equipment and inspection services.
Appvion Announces Leadership Transition
Rosemont, IL – December 5, 2022 – Appvion (the “Company”), a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, announced today that Paul Charapata, former President and CEO of recently acquired Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC (“Nekoosa”), has been named CEO of the Appvion platform. The current CEO, Laurie Andriate, will transition to the Board of Directors.
Foam Holdings Acquires Amvic and Concrete Block Insulating Systems
Rosemont, IL – November 3, 2022 – Foam Holdings, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, announced the acquisitions of Amvic, Inc. (“Amvic”) and Concrete Block Insulating Systems, Inc. (“CBIS”). Amvic, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is an industry-leading manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (“EPS”) insulated concrete forms, radiant heat flooring and other construction and insulation products. CBIS, headquartered in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, manufactures EPS preformed concrete block insulation systems and insulated containers.
Wynnchurch Invests in Nekoosa, Growing Appvion Platform
Rosemont, IL – November 2, 2022 – Appvion, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, announced the addition of Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC (“Nekoosa” or the “Company”) to the platform. Headquartered in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, Nekoosa is a leading provider of specialty engineered materials for the graphics and commercial print markets in North America and Europe.