The Visual Pak Companies are a privately held group of strategic entities that provide high-volume tolling or turnkey solutions in the contract packaging industry. They have over a quarter century of experience in contract packaging and manufacturing, servicing clients in Home Care, Personal Care, Non-Durable Consumer Goods, Automotive, Household Products and Secondary Food Packaging categories.

 When The Edgewater Funds and Granahan McCourt Capital, two premier private equity firms, needed financing to fuel the growth of Skyware Global, they turned to Wintrust Financial. Through Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust in collaboration with Wintrust Business Credit, Skyware Global received a $17 million credit facility to assist in funding the acquisition and growth of Skyware Global. Also, Skyware Global utilizes the Bank’s highly sophisticated treasury management services. 2010 should also provide many additional opportunities for The Edgewater and Granahan McCourt Capital’s investment in Skyware Global and Wintrust will be there every step of the way.

Founded in 1946 and based in the stockyards of Chicago’s West Side, ATF began as a supplier of surplus World War II military fasteners. From this humble beginning the company has grown and transformed itself into a global manufacturer of precision cold-formed and machined components and assemblies.  ATF has steadily enhanced its manufacturing capabilities, building a reputation for innovative products, superior quality, highly capable processes and best-in-class customer service.  Today, ATF is a leader in the design and manufacture of tight-tolerance metal components, assemblies and engineered fasteners.  The company remains a family business built on entrepreneurial passion and team spirit.

In early 2009, ATF began interviewing several Chicago banks to replace its long-standing banking relationship which was being adversely affected by the challenges in the automotive industry.  Although ATF had not initially contacted Wintrust, in 2Q09 Wintrust completed two creative equipment financing arrangements and began to provide treasury management solutions for related family businesses.  Through these dealings, ATF recognized Wintrust’s entrepreneurial approach, commercial lending capabilities, and dedication to the middle market.   ATF then invited Wintrust to participate in the bid for its full banking relationship.  Wintrust and its experienced commercial lenders put together a customized loan package that quickly gained the attention of the ATF management team.   In December 2009, ATF and Wintrust (through the collaboration of North Shore Community Bank and Wintrust Business Credit) closed on a comprehensive credit facility including full cash management services.   ATF now has the financial support to continue to be a market leader and innovator.

Banks are in business to lend money - and we never stopped lending. Throughout 2009, Wintrust Community banks made more than $10.3 billion in new and renewed loans all across the area, to businesses of all sizes.  To learn what Wintrust can do for you in 2010, contact the Wintrust Community Bank in your community.
 

Late in the third quarter of 2009, Horizon Steel Co. started a search to replace the company’s banking relationship that had been adversely affected by a recent merger. The company also needed to finance a significant acquisition of a local competitor. After interviewing several Chicago banks, the management team selected the relationship structure proposed by Northbrook Bank and Trust and Wintrust Business Credit. The result was consummated in December of 2009 with the closing of a $16 million credit relationship along with full Treasury Management services.

As the premier source for quality master alloys, Designed Alloys Products (www.designedalloys.com) is the “one-stop shop” for the all of its clients’ foundry needs. A specialist in cobalt and nickel based alloys, stainless steel, and tool and alloy steels, Designed Alloys also provides its clients with full metallurgical assistance, a modern analytical laboratory, and programs for raw materials and scrap metals.

Ask us about Construction Loans and Jumbo Mortgages. Tight credit markets make it almost impossible to make your dream home a reality. If you're looking to build your dream home, or just refinance it, you can count on your Wintrust Community Banks to be there with fair and flexible finance options.
 

The overall credit market may seem scary, but at Wintrust, we never stopped lending. Since the beginning of this year, Wintrust Community banks have made more than $7.9 billion in new and renewed loans all across the area, to businesses of all sizes. When you combine our lending abilities with our Treasury Management capabilities, you'll find the perfect financial package, without all the hassles of the Big Banks. To learn what Wintrust can do for you, contact the Wintrust Community Bank in your community.
 

With 79 locations across Chicagoland, there's a good chance you'll find a Wintrust Community Bank across the street or down the block from your business. Don't fight your way into the Loop or wait for decisions to be made about your business by detached bankers from across the country. Go to the local bank with local leadership and local decision making. Looking for a loan? Contact the Wintrust Community Bank nearest you.