14 done deals in 2Q

| Jim Tierney

While the 14 transactions that took place during the second quarter was an improvement over the seven deals for the first quarter of 2007, that’s down from the period last year. For he second quarter of 2006, 19 industry deals were recorded.

AJ Prindle Sold to Private Investment Firm

| Tim Parry

AJ Prindle & Co., a multichannel business-to-consumer retailer of automotive accessories and a provider of incentive purchase programs to auto manufacturers and their dealer groups, was purchased Aug. 20 by Buffalo, NY-based private investment firm Banyan Enterprises.

Scrip Buys New Life Systems

| Mark Del Franco

Looking to bolster its presence in the spa and wellness market, Scrip Companies acquired New Life Systems, a manufacturer and catalog distributor of massage and spa products on Aug. 17. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

How To Be Green

| MCM staff

Here are six steps you can take to ensure that your firm is both profitable and environmentally responsible.