Annoucements:

US Joiner Announces Acquisition of JCI Metal Products, Inc.

December 31, 2012

Affiliates of US Joiner ("US Joiner") announced today the acquisition of JCI Metal Products, Inc. ("JCI"). JCI is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services focusing on habitability, fabrication, electrical and piping solutions to U.S. Navy vessels. JCI is headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI. The acquisition will enable US Joiner to further establish its position in the U.S. Navy MRO market and expand its footprint in the Pacific. 

US Joiner is the leading independent domestic provider of turnkey marine joiner and furniture solutions for U.S. Government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Crozet, VA, the company also has existing facilities in San Diego. US Joiner employs approximately 500 employees across the United States. 

Joe Mullen, President of US Joiner, said, "The acquisition of JCI marks an exciting new step for US Joiner. We are pleased to welcome the outstanding management and employees of JCI to the US Joiner family. The addition of JCI's capabilities and strong customer relationships in the U.S. Navy MRO market allows us to take the next step in expanding our joiner capabilities in this vital segment of the industry." 

Marcel Becker, one of the former owners of JCI, will continue to lead the JCI operations of US Joiner as its General Manager. Mr. Becker stated, "We are excited about the partnership with US Joiner and the opportunities the combined operations create. With this combination, we will be able to offer a more diverse solution to our customers." 

US Joiner was acquired in June 2011 by J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense and aerospace sectors. 

Blank Rome LLP and Feil, Pettit & Williams, PLC provided legal counsel to US Joiner. 

http://www.jflpartners.com/news/news_jfl_jci_metal_products_acquisition_dec_2012.html

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US Joiner Announces Acquisition of Infinity Marine Offshore:

October 3, 2012

"Affiliates of US Joiner ("US Joiner") announced today the acquisition of Infinity Offshore Marine, LLC ("Infinity").  Infinity is a leading provider of turnkey marine joiner solutions to the offshore oil and gas market.  The company’s headquarters is in Houston, TX and it has operations in Brazil.  This acquisition will enable US Joiner to further establish its position in the offshore oil and gas market segment and provide it a presence in Brazil.

US Joiner is the leading independent domestic provider of turnkey marine joiner and furniture solutions for U.S. Government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Crozet, VA, the company employs approximately 500 employees across the United States.


Joe Mullen, President of US Joiner, said, "On behalf of all of our employees, I am extremely pleased to formally welcome the outstanding management and employees of Infinity to the US Joiner family. The addition of Infinity’s capabilities and customer relationships in the offshore oil and gas market fits perfectly with our strategy to expand our joiner capabilities in this large and growing segment of the industry."

Former owners Lloyd Burris and Ray Coats will continue to lead the Infinity Marine Offshore division of US Joiner.  US Joiner will operate its Southwest division from Infinity’s Houston office and the division will be run by Mr. Burris and Mr. Coats – Mr. Burris has been named General Manager of US Joiner Southwest and Mr. Coats has been named Division Manager of US Joiner Southwest.  Mr. Burris stated, “By aligning our company with US Joiner, the Infinity business can continue to expand and improve our service to the oil and gas market.  The combined operations of our two companies offer a diverse, high quality joiner solution to our customers. Ray and I are excited for our people to join the US Joiner family.” 

US Joiner was acquired in June 2011 by J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense, and aerospace sectors.

Blank Rome LLP and Feil, Pettit & Williams, PLC provided legal counsel to US Joiner."

http://www.jflpartners.com/news/news_jfl_infinity_marine_offshore_acquisition_oct_2012.html

 

US Joiner Announces Purchase of Certain Assets from Maritime Services Corporation:

September 28, 2012

"Affiliates of US Joiner ("US Joiner") announced today the completion of the purchase of certain assets from Maritime Services Corporation ("MSC").  This acquisition will enable US Joiner to further establish its presence in the Pacific Northwest marine marketplace by establishing a regional office with manufacturing capabilities and demonstrates its strong commitment to this region and its customers.

US Joiner is the leading independent domestic provider of turnkey marine joiner and furniture solutions for U.S. Government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Crozet, VA, the company employs approximately 500 employees across the United States.

Joe Mullen, President of US Joiner, said, "The purchase of these assets from MSC is an excellent addition to US Joiner and a highly complementary fit.  We look forward to expanding our presence and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest to better serve our existing customers as well as the broader marine marketplace in this region.  In addition, the cruise market expertise that comes with this acquisition will grow our presence in this large and expanding industry sector.”

US Joiner was acquired in June 2011 by J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense, and aerospace sectors.

Feil, Pettit & Williams, PLC provided legal counsel to US Joiner."

http://www.jflpartners.com/news/news_jfl_msc__acquisition_sept_2012.html

 

 

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You can rely on US Joiner to harness its vast material management, design/engineering and installation capabilities for the outfitting of your marine interior. US Joiner can work closely with you to develop solutions to the challenges you face on the outfitting and installation of your marine interior. We offer innovative products, sophisticated installation and creative design to solve your marine interior challenges. You can also depend on USJ to efficiently and effectively comply with the rules and regulations of the many Maritime Government Agencies and Classification Societies.

US Joiner operates its headquarters in Crozet, Virginia. USJ maintains an ongoing presence in the Huntington Ingalls New Orleans, LA and Pascagoula MS shipyards; these yards serve as US Joiner Gulf Coast Operations. Joiner installation also continues on a long term basis in the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, CA, which serves as the US Joiner West Coast Operations, while the Fincantieri/Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, WI forms the US Joiner Midwest Operations. In 2012 US Joiner acquired Infinity Marine Offshore in Houston, Texas and formed US Joiner Southwest Operations to focus on the maritime oil and gas sector. US Joiner also purchased certain assets of the former Maritime Services Corporation in Hood River Oregon and deployed those personnel as the US Joiner Pacific Northwest Operations. This division focuses on joiner installation for shipyards in the Pacific Northwest and operates a metal fabrication facility along with a custom millwork ship to support cruise ship revitalization programs.   The US Joiner marine furniture manufacturing division produces under the trade name Turnbull, and operates factories in Baltimore, MD and Fishersville, VA. In addition, US Joiner performs marine interior outfitting in a variety of shipyards throughout the world—including Italy and Brazil—for both the new construction and repair markets. US Joiner can quickly and effectively mobilize personnel and resources to serve you anywhere that your business requires.

Our customers rewarded our efforts with more than $100 million of marine interior project backlog. Our current projects cross the entire spectrum of complexity in the construction and installation of marine interiors. You will find USJ comfortably delivering the marine interiors on large commercial ships, large naval vessels, and even large private yachts. US Joiner earns that business everyday with dependability, quality and service. Please give us a chance to earn your business as well. Contact US Joiner today!