Thermal Care Inc., Niles, Ill., a manufacturer of process cooling equipment, purchased the assets of AWS, formerly of Elgin, Ill. AWS had been increasing sales in the plastics industry, but its focus will return to manufacturing sheet-fed and web printing product lines.

The purchase fits into Thermal Care's strategic plan for growth by diversification into to new markets. For more information, call (888) 828-7387 or visit www.thermalcare.com.