Trulite, Sun Capital Partners Affiliate, Acquires Western States Glass

Architectural Glass Fabricator and Distributor Will Enhance Market Reach

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sun Capital Partners, Inc. today announced that its affiliated portfolio company Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC (“Trulite”), one of North America’s largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators, has completed the acquisition of Western States Glass Corporation of Northern California (“WSG”), a leading glass fabricator and distributor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are pleased to continue supporting the growth of Trulite as a market leader in the glass and aluminum fabrication sector through the addition of strategic add-on acquisitions such as Western States Glass”

Formed in 1991 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Western States Glass has built a reputation for its expert service and for providing critical technical guidance to customers. The company also operates facilities in Fresno and Sacramento, California.

With the completion of this transaction, Trulite will be positioned to expand its combined end market reach and service customers throughout the entire state of California with a wide array of products, including tempered, insulated, and mirrored fabricated offerings.

“We are pleased to continue supporting the growth of Trulite as a market leader in the glass and aluminum fabrication sector through the addition of strategic add-on acquisitions such as Western States Glass,” said Marc Leder, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Sun Capital. “We look forward to working with management to ensure that Trulite is delivering the best service, quality and value to its customers.”

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 315 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $45 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.

About Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions is one of North America’s largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators. Trulite distributes and manufactures architectural aluminum, insulated units, mirrors; tempered, laminated, and decorative glass from its twenty-seven locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.