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In the news release with the original headline 'Newbury Piret & Co. Announces
Merger of Boston Rack and Base Manufacturing To Elite Storage Systems,' issued
earlier today by Newbury Piret & Co., Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by
the company that the first paragraph, last sentence is factually incorrect and
that Boston Rack and Base Manufacturing will not continue to operate as
subsidiaries of Elite Storage Solutions. In addition, the headline has been
changed to 'Newbury Piret & Co. Announces Merger of Boston Rack and Base
Manufacturing To Create Elite Storage Systems.' The complete, corrected
release follows:
Newbury Piret & Co. Announces Merger of Boston Rack and Base Manufacturing To
Create Elite Storage Systems
BOSTON, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Newbury Piret & Co., Inc. is pleased to
announce that its clients, Boston Rack International, a leading integrator of
commercial racking systems, and Base Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of
structural and roll-formed racking, are joining forces to create Elite Storage
Solutions, Inc. Peter Murphy of Boston Rack has become Chairman and CEO of
Elite Storage Solutions while Steven South of Base Manufacturing has become
President and COO of Elite.
"By merging with Base Manufacturing we will be able to join forces and provide
our customers the quality, efficiency, and depth of products that our
competitors are not able to offer," Peter Murphy, who founded Boston Rack,
said in a recent press release announcing the merger. Murphy said that the
merger gives both companies a reach into the warehouse material handling
industry and the ability to provide greater value to customers.
Steve South said: "Base Manufacturing now has the opportunity to bring our
extensive range of high quality products to Boston Rack's customer base, and
also have access to Boston Rack's suite of engineering and technical services.
In today's market, only the strong will survive, and our companies have the
products and services not only to be a survivor but also to be an industry
leader."
The two companies were represented by Newbury Piret & Co. during the merger
process. Hugh Taylor, Managing Director of Newbury Piret & Co., commented:
"The merger of Boston Rack and Base Manufacturing brings together one of the
pre-eminent racking systems integrators with one of the best commercial
racking manufacturers in the country. Both companies have highly regarded
management teams, and the synergies between the two offer very exciting
opportunities for the combined company, Elite Storage Solutions. The merger
now creates one of the largest companies in the commercial racking industry in
the United States."
About Newbury Piret & Co.
Founded in 1981, Newbury Piret & Co., Inc. is a leading New England investment
banking firm providing corporate finance services including M&A, financing,
and valuation services. Headquartered in Boston and independently owned,
Newbury Piret is a FINRA licensed broker dealer focused on middle-market
companies, the private equity community and business owning families. Newbury
Piret is regarded as unique in providing strategic advice in M&A along with
financing capabilities which support acquisitions, growth investments, and
recapitalizations. Newbury Piret is one of New England's Top Investment Banks
as ranked by the Boston Business Journal and a sponsor of Northeastern
University's Center for Family Business. For further information, please visit
http://www.newburypiret.com or call (617) 367-7300.
About Boston Rack International
Boston Rack International is a Global Leader for the integration of material
handling solutions. Founded in 1998 with a vision to create a business that
would provide unparalleled customer service to North America; in the last 12
years they have achieved $100 million in sales, and are now expanding
globally. Boston Rack's competitive advantage is to understand specific
industry niches and developing strategies and tools addressing customer's
needs. They have the flexibility required to enhance growth by taking prompt
decisions and action ensuring the client's best interest. The company has
grown because they provide clients a complete service: guiding them throughout
the construction process, from the design to implementation, as well as advice
on how to improve production and distribution.
About Base Manufacturing
Incorporated in the early 1980's, Base Manufacturing is a full-service
manufacturer of high quality Roll-Formed and Structural storage products.
Located in Monroe, Georgia (NE Atlanta), Base Manufacturing has over 350,000
square feet of manufacturing space equipped with the latest in robotic welding
and powder paint technology. This technology along with years of experience
yields them the highest quality products available in the material handling
industry.
Contact: LaVonna Bowen
Marketing Manager
Newbury Piret & Co., Inc.
617-933-2010
lbowen@newburypiret.com
SOURCE Newbury Piret & Co., Inc.
LaVonna Bowen, Marketing Manager of Newbury Piret & Co., Inc.,
+1-617-933-2010, lbowen@newburypiret.com
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