Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI), a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, announces the acquisition of Premier Dies Corporation, a leading provider of slot coating and flat polymer extrusion dies.

"We are thrilled to partner with EDI and Bertram Capital to achieve our shared vision of accelerating the growth of Premier’s innovative technology," says Steve Jonjak, President of Premier. "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, comments, “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.”

 “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,” says Gary Edwards, CEO of EDI.

Extrusion Dies Industries
(715) 726-1201;www.extrusiondies.com

Premier Dies Corporation
(715) 723-0513;www.premierdies.com