Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Performance Graphics

Patrick Industries, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Elkhart, IN-based Performance Graphics, a designer, producer and installer of exterior graphics for the recreational vehicle ("RV"), marine, automotive, racing and enclosed trailer industries.

"The acquisition of Performance Graphics, along with the recent acquisitions of the Praxis Group and A.I.A. Countertops, LLC, will allow the Company to further expand its penetration into the RV and industrial market sectors and increase its market share and per unit content," stated Todd Cleveland, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In addition, the acquisition presents synergistic opportunities not only for the Company, but for our customers. We are excited to leverage our operational talent and expertise and financial resources to help Performance Graphics meet our customers' graphics needs."

Performance Graphics' projected annualized 2011 revenues are approximately $1.7 million. The acquisition was primarily funded through borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. The business will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis under the "Performance Graphics" name in its existing manufacturing facility.

"Performance Graphics is a natural fit with Patrick's existing RV and commercial businesses, as it affords us the opportunity to enter a new product market with significant potential as a primary local supplier, that is not only complementary to our existing product lines, but will bring value to our customers in terms of innovation, price, flexibility and creativity. Additionally, the synergies between our existing talented design department and the creative Performance Graphics team will be an asset to both our customers and our organization," said Mr. Cleveland.