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Nu-Star acquired by Traction Capital

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By Alex Crissey
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Nu-Star, parent company of PowerPusher, announced that it has been acquired by Traction Capital, a Minnesota-based private equity and venture capital firm.

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Nu-Star shared with its customers a message of unchanged dedication, saying “we want to assure you that our commitment to providing the highest quality products and exceptional customer service remains unwavering. The Nu-Star team you know and trust will continue to be at your service, and there will be no disruptions to our day-to-day operations.”

“This acquisition allows us to bring more innovation and expertise to the table, and we are fully dedicated to delivering even higher levels of satisfaction to our customers,” said Nu-Star CEO Scott Lorch.

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