Torque Capital Group Acquires Metal Forming & Coining Corporation (MFC / Netform)
December 27, 2022
Torque Capital Group, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Metal Forming & Coining Corporation (MFC / Netform), a manufacturer of advanced flow-formed and cold-formed components serving automotive and truck powertrain markets. The acquisition will support investment in technology, people and capabilities to expand MFC / Netform’s product offerings and address evolving powertrain needs including electrification.
- Buyers
- Torque Capital Group
- Targets
- Metal Forming & Coining Corporation (MFC / Netform)
- Sellers
- Paul Kessler
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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