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ESOPs in the News
Threaded Fasteners Inc. Strengthens Vertical Integration Through TSA Manufacturing Inc. Acquisition
We’re excited to announce that Threaded Fasteners Inc. (TFI) has acquired TSA Manufacturing Inc., a respected fastener manufacturing operation based in Omaha, Nebraska. The transaction closed January 5, 2026, marking our tenth acquisition since 2012.
Baker Roofing Company Marks 110 Years With Transition to 100% Employee Ownership
ESOP Report | Volume 40, Issue 6
ESOPs to Be Featured at PGA Tour’s 3M Open in July
Minnesotans love their golf almost as much as they love snowmobiling!
During the upcoming 3M Open, a PGA Tour event held at the Twin Cities Tournament Players Club just north of Minneapolis on July 23rd through July 27th, ESOPs will be getting into the swing of things alongside some of the world’s best golfers.
ESOP Report | Volume 40, Issue 5
ESOP Report | Volume 40, Issue 4
ESOPs in the News: Gemini Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition, Facility Expansion
Exciting news to share about Gemini Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions headquartered in
El Reno, Oklahoma.