StenTech (ACP-backed) Acquires Photo Etch Technology

Align Capital Partners Acquires StenTech

June 1, 2022

Manufacturing

Align Capital Partners completed an acquisition of StenTech, a North American manufacturer of SMT stencils, pallets, tooling and related components. ACP's investment is the company's first institutional capital and will support commercial and operational expansion while founder Sibthain "Sip" Akbar transitions to the board and Brent Nolan becomes President.

StenTech Acquires Advanced Metal Etching (AME)

October 17, 2025

Manufacturing

StenTech, an Align Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Advanced Metal Etching, Inc. (AME), a precision photochemical etching and laser-cutting specialist based in Ligonier, Indiana. The add-on expands StenTech's Parts Division capabilities — adding AME's Hybrid Etch-Laser Process and two facilities to strengthen precision parts manufacturing and broaden end-market exposure (aerospace, medical, automotive, defense and energy).

StenTech Combines with BlueRing Stencils

April 23, 2025

Manufacturing

StenTech, an Align Capital Partners (ACP) portfolio company, has combined with BlueRing Stencils in an add-on transaction to expand SMT stencil, tooling and nano-coating capabilities across North America. The integration increases R&D and manufacturing capacity, strengthens supply-chain stability, and enhances service to electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers.

StenTech Acquires Advanced Tooling Design (ATD)

January 19, 2023

Manufacturing

StenTech, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Advanced Tooling Design, Inc. (ATD), a San Jose-based designer and manufacturer of SMT stencils, pallets, tooling and related accessories. The add-on expands StenTech’s facility footprint into California and strengthens its manufacturing capabilities and access to Silicon Valley customers.

Angeles Equity Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Technique, Inc.

November 18, 2025

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Angeles Equity Partners has acquired a majority interest in Technique, Inc., a Jackson, Michigan-based precision metal fabricator specializing in prototyping and ultra-low-volume production. Angeles will partner with founder and CEO Ronnie Johncox to invest in operational infrastructure and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support Technique's growth; terms were not disclosed.

Peak Technologies Acquires North Coast Technical

August 24, 2023

Industrial Services

Peak Technologies, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital, has acquired North Coast Technical, a Chesterland, Ohio-based provider of machine vision hardware and image processing software. The acquisition expands Peak's machine vision and AI capabilities to better serve manufacturing, logistics and retail customers; North Coast's founder and CEO Dave Sexton will remain in his role.