In Chicago, financial advisor D.A. Davidson & Co. facilitated the acquisition of Cortina Tool & Molding Co., a key traffic and work zone safety products manufacturer. The deal involved Cortina being bought by Radial Equity Partners, a private equity firm specializing in middle-market ventures. The acquisition will see Cortina merging with Plasticade, another Radial portfolio company. This move brings together two prominent brands in the traffic industry, solidifying their position in the market.