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Diploma was originally incorporated in 1931 and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1960. In 1969, the Group started to acquire a number of industrial companies.In the 1990's these traditional core businesses matured into cyclical, lower margin businesses. A new acquisition programme was introduced to diversify into new more attractive sectors.Towards the end of the 1990's there was a simultaneous downturn in the three traditional businesses. It was apparent that they were in structural decline and this prompted the decision to embark upon a radical re-structuring of the Group.Over the three years from 1998 to 2001, ten businesses were sold generating proceeds of more than £90m. Of this, £70m was returned to shareholders through a Scheme of Arrangement in April 2000 and various share buy-backs. The balance was retained to fund future acquisitions and growth initiatives. This phase of re-structuring delivered an increase in shareholder value of more than 80% over the three year period.The restructuring has also changed the geographic spread of the businesses. From being a predominantly UK based Group, Diploma is now more international. Only 25% of the Group's sales are now in the UK, with the balance mostly being generated in North America and Continental Europe. The Group is now actively seeking further acquisitions to accelerate growth and to build substantial, broader based businesses in the core sectors of Life Sciences, Seals and Controls.

Disc Graphics, Inc. company makes and prints paperboard-based packaging for home entertainment, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and related consumer goods markets. Its capabilities tap commercial printing to folding cartons, mini-flute corrugate, and foil stamping. Although Disc Graphics' name goes back to the 1970s in producing labels for vinyl records, Disc Graphics company today specializes in packaging for food and beverage to sporting goods, publishing for audio books, and vitamins. It touts sustainable practices including an eco-design packaging program and non-cellulose based (tree-free) paper. Chairman and CEO Donald Sinkin and private equity firm Main Street Resources hold majority stakes.

Dixon Valve and Coupling brings disparate equipment together and makes it work as a whole. Dixon Valve company manufactures valves and hose couplings though operating divisions Dixon Boss, Dixon Brass, Dixon Powhatan, Dixon Specialty Hose, Dixon Bayco, Dixon Quick Coupling, and Dixon Sanitary. Products include brass hose fittings and couplings, stainless steel fittings and valves, and pneumatic coupling and hydraulic products. Industries served include fire protection, oil and gas, chemicals, food, and industrial manufacturing. Dixon Valve and Coupling operates from a dozen locations throughout the US.

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Dopaco manufactures take-out containers for customers in the food service industry. Its lineup includes folding cartons, hot and cold beverage cups and accompanying lids and carriers, as well as cartons for fries, and clamshells and food trays for pizza and hot dogs. Dopaco company also touts customized packaging design services to meet menu and marketing requirements. Major customers include Jack in the Box, Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's. Based near Philadelphia, Dopaco has six plants in North America, and joint ventures in the US, Australia, Indonesia, and China. It is a subsidiary of Canadian paper-maker Cascades Inc.

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