Applied Adhesives Announces Major Acquisition

Applied Adhesives Acquires In-Line Finishing Solutions, LLC Applied Adhesives, a leading adhesive solutions supplier in North America, announced the completion of its acquisition of In-Line Finishing Solutions, LLC, a Chicago, Illinois-based company that supplies specialized adhesive and coating solutions to the direct mail (DM) and label converter markets. The acquisition further strengthens APPLIED's commitment to industry-leading solutions, technical expertise, and superior service to its customers. Applied Adhesives President and CEO John Feriancek stated, "The core values of In-Line Finishing Solutions align perfectly with APPLIED's commitment to developing high-quality, specialized, innovative adhesive solutions that help our customers achieve their business objectives. We are pleased to welcome the In-Line team to APPLIED and look forward to serving In-Line's existing customers to the best of our ability." Scott Goldstein, owner of In-Line Finishing Solutions, LLC, said, "Since In-Line Finishing Solutions began operations in 2006, it has held the role of technical specialist in the direct mail and label converter markets. We are excited about the impact this acquisition will have on our loyal customer base and the possibilities for future partnership and growth. We will continue to reflect our relentless service philosophy to our customers and provide industry-leading products, while also expanding our purchasing scale to serve our customers. Our sales and support team members look forward to continuing to serve our customers under the APPLIED umbrella." Source