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Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in technology-driven companies that are spurring innovation in advanced manufacturing, resulting in product substitutions, raw materials conversions, and disruptions to traditional end markets. Graham Partners targets companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million, and will invest in smaller companies to the extent they complement one or more of its other holdings.
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North America
Newtown Square, PA
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Contributing Source: 2023 ESG Report
The VPET team collaborated with Graham’s ESG team to analyze energy consumption patterns down to 15-minute intervals, identifying peak times and shifting energy-intensive processes to off-peak periods when electricity is 30-35% cheaper. At VPET’s Valencia, CA plant, smarter practices and increased use of solar panels reduced energy consumption by 14% per pound of product in 2023. Additionally, VPET's Fontana, CA plant joined the Base Interruptible Program (BIP), curbing energy use when requested by the utility, saving approximately $168,000 annually. Combined with other measures and new power rates, VPET's total electricity savings for 2023 reached $286,000.
Contributing Source: 2023 ESG Report
In 2023, EasyPak focused on reducing scrap waste in its production process, leading to fewer tons of plastic in landfills and lower greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts also cut costs, boosting the company's bottom line. At the Oldsmar, Florida facility, adjusting sheet width and index to match the machine's layout reduced scrap by 2-7%, saving over $12,000 in 2023. Switching polypropylene vendors for one line of food packaging improved material consistency and reduced scrap by 10-15%, saving over $120,000 in 2022-2023. Replacing machine components and adjusting artwork location on sheets reduced scrap by more than 15%, saving over $200,000 in 2022-2023.
Contributing Source: Graham’s approach to ESG
ABX gave high priority to the development of Polyethylene (PE) recycle-ready packaging for products eligible for Store Drop Off (SDO) programs and labeled with How2Recycle. Additionally, ABX formulated ideas for producing single-material films. In 2022, ABX intends to carry out market trials for its eco-friendly product range in collaboration with significant customers.
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