Transactions

the assets of Schuessler Knitting Mills, Inc. have been acquired by Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. a portfolio company of Bridge Street Capital MERTZ ASSOCIATES acted as advisor to Schuessler Knitting Mills, Inc. in providing an overview of strategic options, designing a marketing program, preparing offering materials, contacting potential purchasers, evaluating proposals and participating in negotiations.

• SCHUESSLER KNITTING MILLS, INC., Chicago, Illinois, is a privately held manufacturer of branded knit headwear. It employs about 150 and has been in business for more than 90 years. Schuessler has been selling products to sporting goods, ski and specialty stores around the world. It also supplies products to the U.S. military.
   
• JACOB ASH HOLDINGS, INC.,  Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania, is a 75 year old privately held apparel and accessories company. It is a portfolio company of Bridge Street Capital Partners, a private equity fund with offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois.