Polyconcept North America Acquires HumphreyLine

Pittsburgh-based Polyconcept North America (PCNA) announced today its acquisition of HumphreyLine, a USA-made manufacturer based in Milwaukie, Ore.

“Over the past six years we’ve discussed with HumphreyLine’s owner, Mel Ellis, a variety of ways of working together,” said Jim Epstein, chief development officer of PCNA. “Earlier this year, the acquisition potential arose and together we moved quickly to close a deal. This aligned well with PCNA’s heightened interest in adding additional companies to our group through a stepped-up acquisition program.”

PCNA now will offer HumphreyLine's full line of USA-made plastic and personal care promotional products, such as hand sanitizers, lip balms, insect repellents, sunscreen, stadium cups, sand pails and toothbrushes. Additionally, PCNA will add new decorating capabilities, including full-color labeling, offset printing, as well as variable data capabilities.

“Products made in the USA have become an important offering in our industry,” said David Nicholson, PCNA president. “As a fully integrated and specialized American manufacturer, HumphreyLine gives us the opportunity to provide our customers with the best selection of domestic products for their projects. The company’s impeccable reputation, as well as their dedication to quality and compliance, make them a great addition to PCNA.”

HumphreyLine will maintain its current website, processing and service system through 2014. In January, HumphreyLine's products will be offered through Bullet, Hialeah, Fla. Orders will continue to be manufactured, produced and fulfilled out of HumphreyLine's Kentucky facility, which boasts exceptional inventory reliability and an industry record of shipping more than 99 percent of its orders complete and on time for the past 20 years.

“Our success at HumphreyLine was built on one simple objective – serving our customers,” Ellis said. “We believe that PCNA shares the same commitment to customer service, which will allow the legacy of our company to continue. Additionally, we are proud to watch our line of American-made products continue to be offered to our loyal customers as well as reach new distributors across the industry. We could not be more pleased or more highly complimented than to be joining such a great, industry-leading firm.”

For more information, visit www.humphreyline.com and www.pcna.com.