EDI buys Premier Dies

Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI), a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Premier Dies Corporation, a provider of slot coating and flat polymer extrusion dies, in a move that is set to grow the position of both companies.
 
EDI specializes in the design and manufacture of die heads, multilayer adapters, and related auxiliary equipment for various markets, including automotive, food packaging and disposables, building and construction, durable goods, medical, transportation, and sustainable energy systems such as photovoltaics and batteries. Premier Dies is a supplier of liquid and emulsion coating equipment and systems for web coating applications. Equipment typically supplied includes single and multi-layer slot dies, slide dies, curtain coating dies, die positioning systems, fluid delivery systems, vacuum systems, filtration systems and supporting auxiliary equipment. In addition, the company supplies a wide variety of specialized extrusion dies for polymer processing into film, sheet and strands in pelletizing applications
 
EDI CEO Gary Edwards said: ‘Putting these two organizations together immediately provides our customers with a broader product portfolio and access to an expanded global sales and service network. The combination of EDI’s global distribution and Premier’s differentiated technology will enable us to capture multiple new opportunities within existing and emerging markets.’
 
Steve Jonjak, president of Premier, said: ‘We are thrilled to partner with EDI and Bertram Capital to achieve our shared vision of accelerating the growth of Premier’s innovative technology. Our shared commitment to technology development coupled with EDI’s resources and deep experience working with global industrial companies will enable Premier to grow our business, while continuing to meet our customers' evolving needs. We look forward to expanding our reach while maintaining our commitment to quality, performance and customer service.’
 
Kevin Yamashita, a partner at Bertram Capital, added: ‘Premier has established a world-class brand and distinguished itself as a technology leader. The union between EDI and Premier creates a company that is uniquely positioned for growth and unmatched in its combined product portfolios, design capabilities, manufacturing expertise and long standing customer relationships.’