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MONTREAL, February 11, 2026 – Permanent Corp, a Montreal-based acquirer of
niche, proprietary product companies, today announced the acquisition of Rudolph
Industries, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty knives, blades and injector
needles for the protein processing industry.

Founded by William Rudolph in 1967, the business has built a trusted reputation by
working closely with some of the world’s most sophisticated food processing plants.

Permanent commented, “Rudolph has built a best-in-class reputation across its
customer base for precision, quality and reliability. We look forward to our partnership
with the Rudolph family and continuing to support a business that helps feed millions of
people.”

Rudolph Industries commented, “Since our founding, our company has committed to
being a reliable partner in the protein processing sector. We’re excited to benefit from
Permanent’s industry experience and their long-term vision.”

With this acquisition, Permanent Corp. establishes its presence in the food and
beverage aftermarket sector, supporting customers across meat, cheese and pet food
industries. Rudolph Industries will continue to operate autonomously with its
management team and employees remaining in place.

About Permanent Corp

Permanent acquires and develops market-leading niche businesses that design and
manufacture mission-critical products. Permanent’s long-term investment strategy
allows its companies to benefit from shared best practices, a decentralized structure,
and a long-term orientation. For more information, please
visit https://permanentcorp.com/