Saturday, June 30, 2018

ESIM Chemicals



Last month, an affiliate of Sun European Partners completed the acquisition of ESIM Chemicals, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality agriculture and crop protection chemicals. Headquartered in Linz, Austria, ESIM focuses on partnering with companies to synthesize custom compounds, and offer a portfolio of fine chemical products that are critical to multiple industries.

ESIM has been in business for more than 75 years. In addition to its expertise in crop production chemistry, ESIM has recently expanded its operations in other markets, including cosmetics and fragrances. The company uses its state of the art facilities to produce its supplies.

ESIM is a great fit for Sun Capital Partner’s expertise in the Chemicals industry. Current and prior companies include: Elix Polymers, a maker of ABS thermoplastic resins used to manufacture highend consumer goods, electronics, and medical devices and Emerald Performance Materials, a U.S. producer and marketer of specialty chemicals for food and industrial application.

We’re looking forward to partnering with the management team to help ESIM Chemicals reach its full potential.

Marc J. Leder is Sun Capital Partners, Inc.’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, and under his leadership, Sun Capital turns companies’ untapped potential by leveraging deep operational and financial resources to transformative results. For more on Marc and Sun Capital, visit this here.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Marc Leder Remarks on Albea Sale

In March, an affiliate of Sun European Partners sold Albéa, a global manufacturer of packaging for beauty and personal care products. Albéa is one of the world’s leading packaging companies, providing a wide range of solutions for the make-up, fragrance, skincare, personal and oral care markets.

The company’s product portfolio includes plastic and laminate tubes, mascaras, lipsticks, lip glosses, compacts, plastic closures and shells, spray-caps, jars, lids, cosmetic accessories, bags & promotional items. Albéa has manufacturing sites in Europe, Americas and Asia, with global headquarters based in Paris.

An affiliate of Sun European Partners first acquired Albéa in 2010, and during our ownership period we worked with the management team to drive a strong improvement in performance, including an 80% profitability increase. Our focus on operational excellence helped the company grow, and allowed it to develop new customers and a range of products.

Many thanks to the Albéa management team for their efforts in turning the business into a leading global packaging company. We’re eager to see Albéa continue to grow under its new ownership.

Marc J. Leder leads Sun Capital Partners, Inc. as Co-Chief Executive. Under Marc’s leadership, the firm turns companies’ untapped potential by leveraging deep operational and financial resources to transformative results. More on Marc and Sun Capital Partners here.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Sun Capital Foundation/Charity Blog

This year, the Sun Capital Partners Foundation donated $300,000 to charities that do important work both near our home in southern Florida and across the nation. Five great organizations were awarded contributions this year:

Boca Helping Hands, a food center, crisis resources center, and provider of job training

Handy, an organization whose mission is to embrace, educate, and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged, productive adults

Women in Distress, the only nationally accredited, and state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving in the Broward County area

Junior Achievement of South Florida, the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices

YMCA, the only charity in Palm Beach County that has a Drowning Prevention Program with the goal to eliminate accidental death by drowning through education, outreach, training, and swim instruction.

Including this year’s donations, the Sun Capital Partners Foundation has cumulatively given over $11 million since its launch in 2008. I’m incredibly proud of the work that our foundation does, and that we are able to make a meaningful difference to peoples’ lives through our support of these selfless non-profit organizations.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Co-Chief Executive, Marc J. Leder has supported more than 275 charities with various causes through the Sun Capital Partners Foundation. For more on Marc and his philanthropic endeavors, click here.