H.I.G. Capital Completes Its investment in Construction Forms, Inc.

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $40 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has made a significant investment in Construction Forms, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered, abrasion-resistant piping systems and accessories for concrete, mining, power generation and other industrial applications. H.I.G. is partnering with the existing family shareholders as well as the current management team to capitalize on and accelerate Con Forms’ significant strategic growth opportunities.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Con Forms is a global leader in concrete pumping systems and replaceable components, with a proven, 50-year track record of best-in-class quality and total cost of ownership. Con Forms operates manufacturing facilities in Port Washington and Warstein, Germany, as well as distribution and service centers in Gardena, California and Cwmbran, South Wales. The company’s brands include Con Forms, Esser and UltraTech.

“It has been an exciting journey building up Con Forms, Esser and UltraTech over the past eight years,” said Tom Hamilton, CEO at Con Forms. “This investment from H.I.G. is a big vote of confidence in our brand and ability to grow further. I look forward to assisting H.I.G. and the current management team in that growth effort.”

“Con Forms has built a strong, global brand with a well-earned reputation for quality and performance,” said Todd Ofenloch, managing director at H.I.G. “We look forward to working closely with the Con Forms management team as they lead the organization and pursue continuing organic and inorganic growth.”

The current senior leadership team will remain and is committed to Con Forms’ continued success. Pat Bartling has been promoted to president and CEO, while Tom Hamilton will serve on the board of directors while remaining a minority owner.

After months of development, Fritz-Pak Corporation is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website. This site is not only more aesthetically pleasing, but also more user-friendly, enabling visitors to easily access information about Fritz-Pak products with just a few simple clicks. The new site is also mobile-friendly. Its responsive design allows access from any device without a loss of functionality.

While the site was under construction, Fritz-Pak was also building a video library to showcase how its products can improve concrete. These videos are embedded throughout the site, so it is not necessary to leave the website to view them. These help the visitor become better-equipped to decide which products will work for specific job needs; navigation back to the products page is easy and straightforward.

Social media accounts are also accessible from the website. These links will navigate to Fritz-Pak’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn pages containing company updates, product promotions and general information about the concrete industry. Following Fritz-Pak on social media platforms enables users to keep up with everything happening at the company.

In addition to these new features, the basic features of the old site will still be accessible. Each of the product pages has been maintained, offering specific information about Fritz-Pak products, how they work, what applications to use them for and how they will be packaged when shipped. Articles and updates are still located under the “Articles & Events” tab, containing industry news and updates, along with information regarding the use of admixtures in concrete.

Finally, the new site has made requesting samples or finding a distributor easier than ever. The distributor page includes an interactive map that allows easy location of distributors in a specific region without having to type in any information or scrolling through long lists. Every product page includes a “Request a Sample” option.

Fritz-Pak is proud of the new appearance and functionality of the site and the improved user experience. It’s available now at www. fritzpak.com.