By Industrial Media Staff | May 31, 2024
Company’s acquisition of the Arkansas-based family-owned thermoformer demonstrates its commitment to invest in legacy facilities.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Manufacturing Corporation of America, an investor-owned industrial-focused business committed to revitalizing American manufacturing, is proud to announce it has completed the acquisition of Uniforce, a prominent company based in Conway, Arkansas, that produces custom thermoformed plastics for the recreational vehicle sector. Greg White, MCA president of manufacturing operations, will lead the company.
The Uniforce acquisition marks a significant step forward for MCA as it realizes its mission of preserving American manufacturing heritage by investing in legacy facilities.
Founded and managed by Ken Burks for nearly three decades, Uniforce has earned a sterling reputation for excellence and reliability in the industry.
“We finalized the decision to purchase Uniforce after meeting Ken, learning the history behind this legacy company, and understanding the current and future business opportunities available,” said White. “Uniforce is a fully integrated business, from concept to custom product manufacturing, and known for delivering exceptionally high-quality products. They are already supplying some of the largest vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and we are committed to building on their success.”
Ken Burks is pleased with the MCA acquisition. “Once I recognized my declining health would diminish Uniforce’s future, I began searching for an experienced manufacturing team that would continue to produce quality products in Conway, Arkansas, for our impressive customer base while retaining all of our long-term employees,” he said. “Other interested parties wanted to relocate the company to other regions of the country, which would not benefit our great customers or outstanding employee team. MCA came in with a plan to invest in the company and make it even more successful. They saw the growth potential and the value of what we built.”
Kenny Burks, who will remain plant manager, echoes his father’s sentiments. “I am impressed with MCA plans to invest in new state-of-the-art equipment and facility improvements, which will greatly enhance our manufacturing capabilities and be of great benefit for our customers,” he commented. “We’re now looking forward to what’s on the horizon.”
Aside from new ownership, everything else at Uniforce will remain the same, including the number of employees, pay rates, vacation allotments, and work schedules. The five-year goal is to transition Uniforce to an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), ensuring that each individual in the organization becomes an owner and has a stake in the company’s success. By giving employees a sense of ownership, MCA aims to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success among its workforce.
For more information, please visit MCA’s website.
About Manufacturing Corporation of America
Manufacturing Corporation of America (MCA) is dedicated to securing the future of the American industrial base by strategically acquiring successful legacy industrial manufacturing businesses. Our goal is to preserve their heritage and expertise while fostering innovation and growth in the dynamic industrial landscape. With each strategic acquisition, MCA strengthens its position as an industry leader and contributes to the prosperity of American manufacturing. For more information, visit our website: https://www.madebymca.com/
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