Transactions

the assets of Nuclear Power Outfitters have been acquired by Eichrom Technologies Inc. a subsidiary of GCI Investment Company MERTZ ASSOCIATES acted as advisor to Nuclear Power Outfitters in preparing offering materials, contacting potential acquirers, evaluating competing offers, and participating in negotiations.

• NUCLEAR POWER OUTFITTERS (NPO), McHenry, Illinois, is a world-class manufacturer of premium branded and custom-engineered safety products for the nuclear power industry. Founded in 1876, NPO has built dominnant market share and exceptional brand name recognition in multiple related niches.
   
• EICHROM TECHNOLOGIES INC. is a worldwide provider of products and services in the field of analytical chemistry. The company focuses on developing analytical methodologies that set industry standards for measuring environmental contaminants such as radioactive elements, hazardous metals and dioxins.
   
  The NPO acquisition expands Eichrom’s product offering to the nuclear power industry.
   
• GCI INVESTMENT COMPANY is a middle-market private equity group focused on investing in quality companies.