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Trimlite Acquires Francis-Schulze Company

PRIVATESep 23, 2023

Acquiring Company

Trimlite

Acquired Company

Francis-Schulze

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Description

Trimlite Equity, L.P. (“Trimlite” or the “Company”), a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, announced that it has acquired Francis-Schulze Company (“F-S” or “Francis-Schulze”). Members of the Francis and Schulze families will continue as shareholders in Trimlite. Financial terms were not disclosed. Francis-Schulze is a leading value-added distributor of exterior door products and hardware. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Russia, Ohio, Francis-Schulze has developed a strong presence across the Ohio Valley by providing high quality products and value-added services to its diverse network of customers.

Quick answer

Trimlite is acquiring Francis-Schulze, announced September 23, 2023.

How much did Trimlite pay for Francis-Schulze?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Trimlite do?
Founded in 1982, Trimlite Equity, L.P. is a value-added distributor of residential doors and related door products in North America.
Who are the decision-makers at Trimlite?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Trimlite. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Trimlite

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Founded in 1982, Trimlite Equity, L.P. is a value-added distributor of residential doors and related door products in North America. The Company supplies a broad offering of interior and exterior door slabs, prehung doors, door glass and doorlites, and other related products which are sold through its network of wholesale distributors, dealers and OEM customers. For more information, please visit: www.trimlite.com.

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Who acquired Francis-Schulze?

Francis-Schulze was acquired by Trimlite. The deal was reported on September 23, 2023. Founded in 1982, Trimlite Equity, L.P. is a value-added distributor of residential doors and related door products in North America. Trimlite is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Trimlite acquire Francis-Schulze?

Trimlite's acquisition of Francis-Schulze was reported on September 23, 2023. Trimlite Equity, L.P. (“Trimlite” or the “Company”), a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, announced that it has acquired Francis-Schulze Company (“F-S” or “Francis-Schulze”). Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Francis-Schulze do?

Founded in 1957 by D.J. Francis, Francis-Schulze Company is a family-owned and operated distributor of wholesale building materials to lumber dealers, home centers and door specialists. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing.

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