M2S Group Expands its Capabilities in the Material Science and Solutions Industry via Iconex’s  Best-in-Class, High-Performance Label Products.

M2S Group, a Wynnchurch Capital L.P. portfolio company, and Iconex  LLC (“Iconex”), an Atlas Holdings (“Atlas”) portfolio company, jointly announced today that M2S Group  has acquired the label solutions business of Iconex (“Iconex Labels”). Iconex Labels is now part of the  M2S Group platform, a leader in the material science and solutions industry.  

Paul Charapata will lead the combined business, and Iconex CEO Craig Gunckel has been named to the  board of M2S Group. The receipt solutions division of Iconex remains an independent business owned  by Atlas. Craig Gunckel will continue to lead the receipt solutions business as Chief Executive Officer.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Atlas formed Iconex in 2016 to acquire the Interactive Printer Solutions Division of NCR Corporation.  Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, Iconex is the premier provider of innovative solutions that power  commerce around the world. M2S Group, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a leading material  science and solutions company providing high-performance products in multiple industries. Iconex is  M2S Group’s fourth business unit, joining Appvion, Nekoosa and Decorative Films.  

“Combining Iconex with M2S Group provides additional high-performance variable print label solutions  to our customers and expands our portfolio of proven technology,” said M2S Chief Executive Officer  Paul Charapata. “This transaction fully aligns with our long-term growth and diversification objectives.  We are excited to welcome the Iconex coworkers and customers to M2S Group and are looking forward  to continued success.”  

“In partnership with the Iconex Leadership Team, we transformed the company’s nascent label  operations into one of North America’s largest and most respected label manufacturers. Under the  leadership of CEO Craig Gunckel and CFO Ira Genser, Iconex has led the label solutions market through  innovative product development, superior operating performance, ‘best-in-class’ customer service, and  the seamless integration of several acquisitions,” said Michael Sher, Partner at Atlas Holdings. “Atlas  wishes the Iconex Labels team continued success with M2S,” Sher added.  

“Iconex Labels joining the M2S Group is an attractive opportunity to combine complementary  businesses. Iconex Labels has grown significantly through a dedication to customers, focus on  innovation, and commitment to our coworkers. I am extremely proud of all that Iconex has achieved to  date and I am excited to support Paul as the labels business continues to flourish as part of the M2S  Group,” said Craig Gunckel, Chief Executive Officer of Iconex. “I especially want to thank all of our  coworkers for their hard work and dedication, which made Iconex into the market leader it is today.”