Trout Capital Advisors Facilitates Successful Sale of Universal Plastics to UFP Technologies

On July 29, 2025, Trout Capital Advisors, LLC (TCA), a prominent boutique investment banking firm catering to lower-middle market businesses, proudly announced its role as the exclusive financial advisor for Universal Plastics & Engineering Company, Inc. (UNIPEC) in its successful sale to UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPT). UFP Technologies is renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative custom-engineered components targeted at the medical market.

UNIPEC is based in Rockville, Maryland, and specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision thermoformed and heat-sealed polymer components, primarily utilized for shielding batteries in Class III implantable medical devices. This niche capability, coupled with robust customer relationships, positions UNIPEC as a strategic addition to UFP Technologies' expanding portfolio of medical manufacturing enterprises.

Andrew Rice, Managing Partner at Trout Capital Advisors, commented on the transaction: "We were honored to represent UNIPEC in this significant deal. It exemplifies a robust strategic outcome for the company, and we take pride in facilitating UNIPEC's transition as a valuable member of the UFP Technologies family."

Brandt Berghers, President of UNIPEC, expressed his sentiments regarding the transaction, stating, "This business has been a part of my family since 1957. The team at Trout Capital Advisors truly grasped the importance of our legacy and our commitment to our customers, along with future opportunities for our employees. This outcome surpasses anything I could have envisioned, and I am overjoyed to see UNIPEC integrated into the UFP family."

This transaction underscores Trout Capital Advisors’ ongoing success and expertise in advising privately-held businesses, particularly within the advanced manufacturing and engineered products sectors.

Furthermore, UNIPEC was represented legally by Stephen Gierasch of McNees Wallace & Nurick.

About Trout Capital Advisors

Trout Capital Advisors, LLC serves lower-middle market businesses, with a focus on founder- and family-owned companies. The firm brings extensive transactional experience and a client-centric approach, providing customized advisory solutions that help business owners navigate one of the most critical events in their professional lives: transitioning ownership.

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This merger not only marks a significant step for UNIPEC but also highlights TCA’s dedication to fostering growth and success in the fields of advanced manufacturing and engineering. As the market for medical devices continues to expand, the inclusion of UNIPEC into UFP Technologies promises enhanced innovative capabilities in delivering engineered solutions vital for the healthcare industry.