Fields Manufacturing Acquires Target Industries

On September 6, 2011, Fields Manufacturing announced it had acquired Target Industries. Matt Bertram issued a statement on the acquisition:

"We are proud to announce that Fields Manufacturing of St. Cloud, Minnesota has acquired the assets of Target Industries of Owosso, Michigan, as of September 6, 2011. Field's plan is to continue operations at its St. Cloud location as well as the Targetline location in Owosso for the foreseeable future. Fields and Targetline will continue to have their own catalog and customer service group. Jim Griesen, the owner of Target Industries Inc., has accepted a position on the Fields Board of Advisors for a period of 6 years, and also has been retained by Fields as a consultant. Both Target Industries Inc., www.targetline.com, and Fields Manufacturing, www.fieldsmfg.com, are award-winning suppliers in the Promotional Products Industry. Fields is committed to maintaining the highest level of service during the transition period and beyond."