PLASKOLITE ACQUIRES MXL INDUSTRIES

COLUMBUS, Ohio – 7 de junio de 2022 – Plaskolite LLC (“Plaskolite”), a global leader in the manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS and PETG Sheet, Lighting Profiles and PMMA Polymers, today announced the acquisition of MXL Industries (“MXL”), a manufacturer of high-quality optical plastic products. The addition of MXL strengthens Plaskolite’s existing coatings business that serves aerospace, defense, motorsports, security and construction markets, complements existing polycarbonate production and expands its broad product offering to include specialty-crafted optical thermoplastic solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, MXL Industries manufactures and coats specialty-crafted optical engineering thermoplastic parts for various military, motorsport, life safety, medical, aviation and marine applications. MXL is a one-stop shop for customers, offering mold design and construction, injection molding, coating, routing and assembly. The company’s specialty-crafted optical plastic parts are used in mission-critical products including fighter jet helmets, medical-grade light fixtures and life safety equipment.

Ryan Schroeder, Plaskolite President and CEO, said, “MXL’s highly customizable in-house manufacturing capabilities, ability to manufacture high-quality low distortion optical components and niche end market exposure are an exciting complement to Plaskolite’s coatings offering and operational infrastructure. With our combined resources, we will expand our footprint into more specialty end markets, strengthen customer relationships and solidify our leadership position in specialty plastics and coatings.”

Jim Eberle, President and CEO of MXL, said, “For nearly 50 years, MXL has produced high-quality, customized specialty plastics and coating solutions for customers across a range of essential industries. Our partnership with Plaskolite represents an exciting new chapter of growth for our company. I look forward to working with Ryan and the Plaskolite team to provide our customers with innovative products and outstanding service.”

Thomas Chadwick, Principal – Manufactured Products at Pritzker Private Capital, added, “The strategic acquisition of MXL represents a compelling opportunity for Plaskolite to expand its existing coatings business into new specialty products and markets, and provides opportunities to further accelerate growth through additional investment and strategic M&A. We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Plaskolite and welcome MXL to the Plaskolite and PPC families.”

Sobre Plaskolite, LLC
Fundada en 1950 en Columbus, Ohio, por Donald G. Dunn y la familia, Plaskolite, LLC es líder mundial en la fabricación de termoplásticos de ingeniería, incluidos acrílico, policarbonato, ABS y lámina PETG, perfiles de iluminación y polímeros PMMA. Plaskolite es propiedad de Pritzker Private Capital y de la familia Dunn, la dirección y los coinversores. Los productos personalizados de Plaskolite se usan en una amplia gama de aplicaciones, que incluyen ventanas, puertas, iluminación, letreros, expositores de puntos de venta, transporte, seguridad y productos para baños. Plaskolite atiende a una base de clientela diversa, entre ellos distribuidores, fabricantes de equipos originales y comerciantes. Para obtener más información, visita nuestro sitio web www.plaskolite.com.

About MXL Industries
MXL Industries manufactures specialty-crafted optical plastic parts for various military, motorsport, life safety, medical, aviation and marine applications. From its headquarters and operating facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, MXL Industries offers mold design and construction, injection molding, coating, routing and assembly capabilities. Using innovations in clear and tint polycarbonate, MXL’s products are designed to perform in a wide variety of environments and light conditions. The company has specialized in manufacturing high-quality parts with stringent optical performance requirements for nearly 50 years, allowing the company to provide its longstanding customers with comprehensive and customized end-to-end solutions. For more information, please visit www.mxl-industries.com.

Acerca de Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital, que se asocia con empresas de mercado intermedio con sede en Norteamérica con posiciones de liderazgo en los sectores de productos manufacturados y servicios. La base de capital diferenciada y de larga duración de la firma permite una toma de decisiones eficiente, una amplia flexibilidad con la estructura de las operaciones y el horizonte de inversión, y la alineación con todas las partes interesadas. Pritzker Private Capital construye negocios a largo plazo y es un socio ideal para empresas de propiedad familiar y emprendedora. Pritzker Private Capital es signatario de los Principios de inversión responsable (PRI) de las Naciones Unidas. Para obtener más información, visita PPCPartners.com.