Iconex, an M2S Group Company, acquired Heartland Label Printers.
Founded in 1990, Heartland, is a North American producer of direct thermal, thermal transfer, linerless, and specialty variable-information labels. The business has approximately 170 team members across two locations in Little Chute and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
“This acquisition aligns with our material science focus, expands our variable information label capabilities, and brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to valued customer partnerships,” said Paul Charapata, M2S Group CEO.
Jamie Hillend, Vice President and General Manager, said, “I have developed a great deal of respect for the M2S team and their vision. I genuinely believe this partnership creates exciting opportunities for Heartland’s future.”
Iconex, an M2S Group Company, is based in Morristown, Tennessee. Its patented innovations are relied on by several of the world’s largest companies in food, beverage, retail, and quick service restaurants. In addition, Iconex label solutions support and streamline operations in grocery, pharmacy, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics markets.
M2S Group is a North American company with businesses units: Iconex, Decorative Films, Appvion, and Nekoosa.
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. acquired Appvion in December 2021, Nekoosa in October 2022 and Decorative Films in November 2022, which comprise what is today the M2S Group platform.
