Mann Lake Ltd. Acquires Pierce Beekeeping Equipment

Coalition of Families Acquires Mann Lake Bee & Ag Supply

March 21, 2025

Agriculture

Mann Lake Bee & Ag Supply (Mann Lake Ltd.), the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, was acquired on March 21, 2025 by a coalition of family investors including owners of a sustainable farming business, an olive farmer, and beekeepers. The transaction returns the company to family ownership, leaves Mann Lake debt-free, and provides capital to support long-term growth and product development for beekeepers and backyard poultry customers.

Mann Lake Acquires Stromberg's Unlimited

March 6, 2020

Agriculture

Mann Lake Ltd. (based in Hackensack, Minnesota) has acquired Stromberg's Unlimited, a long-running supplier of live poultry and poultry equipment. The acquisition expands Mann Lake’s product offering and reach into the growing backyard poultry market; Eric Stromberg joined Mann Lake as Director of Poultry following the deal.

Pion Inc. Acquires BEE International

December 5, 2022

Medical Devices

Pion Inc. has acquired BEE International, adding high-pressure homogenization and emulsification equipment to Pion’s portfolio of formulation and analytical tools for biopharmaceutical development. BEE International will operate as an independent business unit and continue supporting customers from its South Easton, Massachusetts headquarters.

Wisconsin River Partners Acquires Lemke Industrial Machine

October 9, 2020

Manufacturing

Wausau-based private investment firm Wisconsin River Partners has acquired Lemke Industrial Machine, a Marathon, Wisconsin–based designer and manufacturer of specialized equipment for locks, dams and movable bridges, effective Sept. 30. The founder, Dave Pflieger, sought a succession solution that preserved jobs and operations; management and staff will remain in place and Pflieger will continue as president.

Pentair Acquires Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt for $1.6 Billion

July 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Pentair plc has completed its acquisition of Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt, Inc. for $1.6 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The purchase brings Manitowoc Ice's ~800 employees, ~1 million installed units and broad commercial ice machine product line into Pentair to expand its commercial water solutions for foodservice and hospitality customers.

Lakeland Industries Acquires Eagle Technical Products

December 5, 2022

Manufacturing

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) acquired UK-based Eagle Technical Products Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.8 million, subject to post-closing adjustments and potential earnouts. The acquisition expands Lakeland's protective apparel product portfolio—particularly fire service protective clothing—and broadens its sales presence across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.