Expertise

Connecting Buyers. Sellers. Opportunities.

1975

Rock LaManna beside a label press at Vomela, black-and-white photograph

1975–1993

Vomela

Joined Vomela in 1975, acquired the company in 1990 and sold it in 1993.

1993

Rock LaManna and a colleague beside converting equipment at the Advanced Converting Technologies plant

1993–2001

Advanced Converting Technologies

Founded Advanced Converting Technologies in 1993 and grew it on the plant floor for eight years.

2001

Original Advanced Converting Technologies advertisement, 1990s

Sold in 2001

The 1990s Advertisement

“Building Customers. Growing Revenue. Creating Value.” Advanced Converting Technologies’ original 1990s advertisement. The telephone number shown is historical and no longer in service. Current contact details.

Business owners come to me looking for the right buyers. Buyers and investors come to me looking for strategic opportunities.

With 50+ years in business, firsthand ownership experience, and an extensive industry network, I help connect the right people, develop strategies, build teams, and move opportunities forward.

From Startup to Sale. Building Value Along the Way.

My experience includes family businesses, entrepreneurship, business acquisitions, succession and exit planning, value creation, strategic sourcing, management teams, manufacturing operations, commercial real estate, and business transitions.

From building Vomela and Advanced Converting to positioning businesses for successful sales, I understand what it takes to create long-term value.

BUY & SELL

Acquisitions & Divestitures

BUILD VALUE

Growth & Exit Strategies

FAMILY BUSINESS

Succession & Transitions

OPERATIONS

Manufacturing & Teams

SOURCING

Suppliers & Partnerships

REAL ESTATE

Facilities & Assets

Connecting People. Creating Opportunities.