Continental Materials Corp Acquires InOvate Dryer Products

CHICAGO, June 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continental Materials Corporation ("CMC") CUO, today announces the acquisition of InOvate Dryer Products ("InOvate"), based in Jupiter, Florida.

InOvate is a leading manufacturer of premium, metal, dryer venting accessories used in residential home construction. Founded by Rick Harpenau in 1996, and led by tenured employees James Ortiz and Cliff Budnick, InOvate has grown consistently through supplying quality engineered, superior products along with delivering excellent customer service. Strong brand equity, new innovations, and a dedicated staff resulted in InOvate reporting its record year performance in 2018.

"The acquisition of InOvate strengthens our position in the building products industry and brings a range of market leading products to the CMC portfolio," opined Ryan Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer of CMC. "InOvate is another example of an acquisition that fit directly into our strategy to acquire strong family owned, manufacturing companies. We are delighted to welcome Rick, James, Cliff, and the entire InOvate team to CMC."

"As I evaluated the best long-term fit for InOvate, CMC distinguished themselves with their long-term hold strategy," Harpenau said. "From initial meetings to close, they were consistent in providing value and security to my employees and to my family. InOvate has always been a family owned business and I'm excited it will be joining forces with a holding company with shared values, and operating and strategic resources that will help the InOvate team pursue its full potential."

"The common core values that CMC and InOvate share will strengthen us as we continue to grow into the dryer accessory industry," said Budnick. "With their support and experience, we plan on expanding both our product portfolio and existing channels."

About Continental Materials Corporation
Founded in 1954, Continental Materials Corporation is a public holding company with subsidiaries in heating and cooling manufacturing, building products, commercial door distribution and manufacturing and aggregates mining and processing. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, CMC employs approx. 450 employees across the US. 

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Contact
Paul Ainsworth, Chief Financial Officer, Continental Materials Corporation
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Email: paul_ainsworth@contmtl.com