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| November 30, 2009 – BRUSHFOIL MAKES TOOLBOX COOL FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW September 8, 2009 – BRUSHFOIL DEVELOPS NEW BRUSHED TRANSFER FILMS FOR UPSCALE PACKAGING MARKET January 16, 2009 – BRUSHFOIL UNVEILS 48-GAUGE FILMS August 25, 2008 – NEW MAILER SHOWS HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON October 15, 2007 – INTERFILM ACQUIRES BRUSHFOIL  February 13, 2007 – BRUSHFOIL ATTAINS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFICATION |
INTERFILM ACQUIRES BRUSHFOIL Brushfoil is a leading global manufacturer of brushed films and papers that enhance the appearance of consumer products throughout the world. During the past three years, Brushfoil has accomplished a successful 2005 product introduction into Europe, achieved a threefold increase of its Guilford facilities to 15,000 square feet in 2006, and in 2007 earned ISO 9001:2000 certification and expanded distribution of its products into the growing South America market. Founded in 1981, privately held Interfilm has its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Easley, S.C. It has grown into one of the leading film converters for industrial markets through product line expansion, increased sales coverage and acquisitions. In addition to Brushfoil’s Guilford location, Interfilm’s other manufacturing locations include Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Glastonbury, Conn., and North Aurora, Ill. All facilities are located in the United States of America. Terms of the Brushfoil transaction were not disclosed. "We are very pleased to join forces with Brushfoil and to add their unique products to our portfolio,” explained Donnie Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Interfilm. “The two partners of Brushfoil, Jim Parker and Charlie Yetka, have developed an impressive array of exciting capabilities based on proprietary technology. These Brushfoil products have met with excellent acceptance in the market, and we look forward to working with Jim and Charlie to ensure a seamless transition, assuring our customers that they can look forward to receiving the same level of service and quality that they have enjoyed in the past. Together, we hope to identify avenues for growth of the business.” In a joint statement, Messrs. Parker and Yetka added, "We’re very proud to be part of such a dynamic organization. The Interfilm family provides us with a broader market presence, synergies regarding raw materials, and the expanded opportunities using the Interfilm sales force.” All of Brushfoil’s employees will continue with the business and will continue to operate from the location in Guilford, Conn. # # # Jim Parker |
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