Mesirow Advises Color Craft Graphic Arts on its Sale to PaperWorks Industries Inc

• Rick Weil and Melanie Yermack serve as transaction leads.
• Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction, highlighting the firm's continued success in advising sellers in the packaging sector.

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow advises Color Craft Graphic Arts ("Color Craft" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of First Capital Partners ("First Capital") on its sale to PaperWorks Industries Inc. ("PaperWorks").

Founded in 1929 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Color Craft Graphic Arts is a full-service producer of folding cartons for food, beverage and household goods markets.

Gregg Weber, President & CEO of Color Craft, who will join the PaperWorks team commented, "We are thrilled to join an organization that emulates our values and has an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is a great opportunity for the Manitowoc team to thrive within a larger folding carton network and leverage mill integration to deliver even greater value and service to our customers." He added, "Mesirow's relationships and credibility in the sector, combined with expert guidance from start to finish, were pivotal in identifying PaperWorks as an ideal partner to support our continued growth, our customers and our employees."

Rick Weil and Melanie Yermack, Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Packaging at Mesirow Investment Banking, said, "We are honored to have advised Color Craft on a transaction that aligns with its culture and strategic vision."

The sale of Color Craft Graphic Arts represents another successful folding carton transaction completed by Mesirow Investment Banking. Mesirow is one of the most active advisors in the packaging industry, completing more than 220 packaging transactions over the past 25 years. By leveraging extensive sector-specific expertise across industry groups and nurturing deep, longstanding relationships, Mesirow has built a proven track record of highly tailored and successful transactions on behalf of its clients.

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About Color Craft Graphic Arts
Color Craft Graphic Arts (CCGA) is a full-service folding carton manufacturer founded in 1929 and headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.ccga.com.

About PaperWorks
PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American producer of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons. PaperWorks supplies independent packaging converters with coated recycled paperboard (CRB) and provides sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions to consumer products companies, emphasizing innovation and market differentiation for reputable brands. The Company serves a diverse set of end markets, including food, beverage, personal care, and home care. For more information, please visit: www.onepaperworks.com.

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