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Unibloc Pump, a 36-year leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps, strainers, valves, bubble traps and other solutions for sanitary flow control applications, has announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-calibre industrial businesses grow and prosper.
Founded in 1984 by Harry Soderstrom, Unibloc Pump has built a strong reputation for innovation within critical sanitary process manufacturing applications, including the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, bakery and confection, meat and poultry, brewery, and transportation industries. Through the leadership of Harry Soderstrom, Unibloc Pump has witnessed significant growth over the years at both its headquarters in the metro-Atlanta area as well as its second facility located in Beckum, Germany.
Unibloc Pump, A Leading Provider of Sanitary Flow Control Solutions, Acquired by May River Capital
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KENNESAW, Ga., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Unibloc Pump, a 36-year leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps, strainers, valves, bubble traps and other solutions for sanitary flow control applications, today announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-caliber industrial businesses grow and prosper.
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Harry Soderstrom, Chief Growth Officer, Unibloc Pump
Unibloc Pump QuickStrip® FoodFirst Positive Displacement Pump
Unibloc Pump is launching a new and exciting chapter with May River Capital.this partnership enables us to accelerate growth and better serve customers.
PaperTech, A Leading Provider Of Sustainable Food Packaging Products, Acquired By May River Capital
Findlay, OH /PRNewswire/ - PaperTech, a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging products to the frozen food industry and foodservice markets, today announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-caliber industrial businesses grow and prosper.
Founded in 1999 by Larry Epstein and Al Fotheringham, PaperTech has more than two decades of expertise providing sustainable, dual-ovenable paperboard trays and bowls to some of the world s most recognizable brands. Through its rigorous focus on innovation, value, service and quality, PaperTech has grown to nearly 200 employees, producing over 500 million trays annually for leading food brands, contract food packagers, food service operations, as well as for commercial bakeries, quick-serve restaurants and take-and-bake pizza companies.
Whirlpool Corp. has sold its manufacturing plant in Middle Amana for $92.7 million, according to the Iowa County Assessor’s website.
The deal was first reported by the Corridor Business Journal. The sale is not expected to affect employment, operations or products, as the company plans to sign a long-term lease for the plant, the business publication reported.
Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool sold the plant at 2800 220th Trail on Oct. 26 to Wramia001, a Chicago-based limited liability company, according to the Iowa County Assessor’s website.
The Middle Amana plant which dates back to 1940 assembles French door, bottom freezer and built-in refrigeration products under the Amana, JennAir, KitchenAid, Maytag and Whirlpool brands.
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