M&A Deal Summary

Pelican Products Acquires Minnesota Thermal Science

On January 14, 2013, Pelican Products acquired packaging company Minnesota Thermal Science

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pelican Products’ 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Pelican Products’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pelican Products’ 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-01-14
Target Minnesota Thermal Science
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Pelican Products
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Minnesota Thermal Science

Baxter, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota Thermal Science is a global cold chain logistics leader, providing patented and award winning temperature controlled packaging solutions. MTS provides advanced technology in thermal protection packaging solutions for the safe transport of pharmaceuticals, tissue, biologics, diagnostics and blood.

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Buyer

Pelican Products

Torrance, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Consumer Products
Employees500
DESCRIPTION

Pelican Products is a designer and manufacturer of high performance protective cases, temperature controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Pelican's products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime. Pelican Products was founded in 1976 and is based in Torrance, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 6
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-04-01 Trimcast Pty.

Knoxfield, Australia

Trimcast Pty. Ltd. is a designer and manufacturer of quality engineered packaging Solutions.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-23 Cool Logistics

Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Cool Logistics is a provider of temperature controlled packaging solutions. Specializing in the design, test and qualification of temperature controlled packaging solutions, Cool Logistics is dedicated to fulfilling the complex needs of the global healthcare industry. Customers benefit from their extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain.

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