Trendex Inc. acquires Minnesota based Atlas Loose Leaf

Minneapolis/St. Paul ( July 11, 2003 ) – Trendex Inc., a Minnesota based manufacturer and distributor of 3 ring binders, binding machines and supplies, and sample display kits, recently acquired Atlas Loose Leaf of Plymouth Minnesota.

The two companies, both family owned and operated, are focused on the same markets and product lines. Trendex is focused on growing its market share and this acquisition helps move Trendex closer to its strategic goals.

Atlas Loose Leaf began business in 1979 and manufactured 3 ring binders; case made or turned edge products, tabs, custom graphics and digital printing. Atlas Loose Leaf had brought together experienced staff, state of the art equipment, and the latest techniques to achieve total customer satisfaction.

Trendex Inc., with a history that dates back to 1919, has a very similar passion to satisfying its customers. Trendex also manufactures 3 ring binders, turned edge or case made products, tabs and custom graphics. In addition to the products the two companies shared, Trendex is recognized as a leader nationally in sales of additional products such as binding equipment, supplies for binding equipment, cover stocks, pocket folders and much more.

Trendex has been focused on providing businesses, large and small, all the products they need to make award winning presentation, marketing materials, training and product kits, and sample display kits. We offer companies the opportunity to partner with us on all the critical information they need packaged. Trendex can help with parts or handle the whole project from start to finish.

Trendex plans on combining the two plants at the Trendex site in St. Paul in the coming months. Most of the Atlas Loose Leaf staff, along with manufacturing equipment, will be moved to St. Paul. This acquisition will allow Trendex to support both companies customer base with a more competitive company. Customers will still communicate with the same experienced staff they have always enjoyed working with.