Trafera Acquires Morris Electronics, Further Strengthening its State and Local Government IT Service Capabilities

Acquisition brings decades of managed services and cybersecurity expertise to Trafera’s growing platform

ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trafera Holdings, LLC (“Trafera”), a leading provider of technology hardware, software and support services for the K-12 and higher education markets and a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners (“Rotunda”), is excited to announce its acquisition of Morris Electronics Inc. (“Morris”), an IT solutions provider based in Morris, Minnesota.

Morris has designed, implemented and supported technology solutions for state and local government agencies and businesses, including network and application design, cybersecurity and IT management outsourcing since 1991. The acquisition brings Morris's public-sector relationships and managed services expertise into Trafera's platform, while giving Morris's customers access to Trafera's broader suite of devices, infrastructure and technology solutions.

“Morris has spent decades building trusted relationships with the public-sector customers who depend on them most,” said Pat Davidson, CEO of Trafera. “Their expertise in state and local government IT, together with their history of hands-on customer service, makes them a great fit as we continue to broaden the markets we serve and build a larger, more diversified technology platform.”

“Our team has always been focused on being a true technology partner to the communities and organizations we serve,” said Shawn Larsen, President and CEO of Morris. “Joining Trafera gives us access to greater resources and expertise, so we can keep delivering the level of service our customers expect, now backed by a larger platform.”

Rohit Dhake, Partner at Rotunda, said, “Morris is exactly the kind of business Rotunda looks to support - a respected regional IT provider with a strong public-sector reputation and a team committed to growth. We're excited to back Trafera as it continues to expand its capabilities and footprint.”

The acquisition reflects Trafera's ongoing strategy of partnering with respected regional IT and managed services providers to build a larger, diversified technology platform serving customers across the country.

About Trafera

Trafera is a leading provider of educational technology to K-12 schools and state and local government organizations. Trafera offers a broad range of additional hardware and software solutions that support better outcomes through technology and also offers a robust set of services including deployment and warranty support. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company also has operations in Arden Hills, Minnesota; Madisonville, Louisiana; and Muskogee, Oklahoma supporting the needs of school districts nationwide. Visit www.trafera.com.

About Rotunda Capital Partners

Rotunda Capital Partners is an operationally oriented private equity firm focused on transforming family-founder owned companies into dynamic, data-driven platforms able to achieve and manage significant growth. Since its founding in 2009, Rotunda has partnered with management teams to build great businesses within three primary sectors: value-added distribution, asset-light logistics, and industrial and business services. Rotunda strives to achieve replicable results by implementing its Rotunda Performance System to create strategic alignment, develop lean processes and create robust, data-driven infrastructures. For more information, visit www.rotundacapital.com.