SFW Capital Recapitalizes Caron Products and Services

SFW Capital Partners Completes Majority Recapitalization of Pion Inc.

May 20, 2021

Medical Devices

SFW Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Pion Inc., a Billerica, Massachusetts-based provider of analytical instrumentation, software, reagents and services for pharmaceutical formulation development and quality control. Founders Mike and Sharon Kelly are reinvesting and will retain an ownership stake while Brian Dutko was named CEO as the company pursues product development, international expansion, enhanced sales and marketing, and strategic acquisitions.

SFW Capital-backed Caron Products and Services Acquires Bigneat Ltd.

August 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Caron Products and Services, an SFW Capital-backed laboratory equipment provider, has completed the acquisition of Bigneat Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of laboratory safety and containment systems. The deal (terms undisclosed) expands Caron's product portfolio, technical capabilities and European footprint to better serve biopharma, biotech and academic customers.

SFW Capital Partners Majority Recapitalizes RDI Technologies

February 17, 2022

Industrial Services

SFW Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of RDI Technologies, with founder and senior management reinvesting to retain a meaningful equity stake. RDI, a Knoxville-based provider of vision-based analytical solutions for predictive maintenance and test & measurement, will partner with SFW to accelerate growth, expand product and sales capabilities, pursue add-on acquisitions, and build an international footprint.

SFW Capital Partners Recapitalizes Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

December 19, 2019

Manufacturing

SFW Capital Partners completed a strategic recapitalization of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, partnering with Micromeritics President Preston Hendrix and his family, who will remain significant shareholders. The deal brings SFW resources and leadership (Terry Kelly named CEO) to support product development, sales and service expansion, and pursuit of strategic add-on acquisitions.

SFW Capital Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Sannova Analytical

August 10, 2022

Biotechnology

SFW Capital Partners completed a strategic growth investment in Sannova Analytical, a Somerset, New Jersey-based bioanalytical CRO that provides bioanalytical and CMC testing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Founders and existing owners (including the Marepalli family, Dr. Venkat Reddy, Malleswar Kollu, and Geeta Vidiyala) are reinvesting and retaining an equity stake; SFW will support expansion of services, capacity, and pursue strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth.

Falx Capital Recapitalizes AirCare Automation

April 14, 2022

Manufacturing

Falx Capital LLC completed a recapitalization of AirCare Automation, Inc., a San Antonio-based supplier of cleanroom fan filter unit (FFU) control systems; the transaction closed March 31, 2022. Falx Capital, a Denver-based private investment firm focused on healthcare and adjacent lower-middle-market businesses, will provide flexible capital and partner with management to support growth.