PCM Companies Acquires TMI Coatings; Northstar Capital Provides Financing

Tidewater Investment Company Acquires Technical Coating International

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Wilmington-based Tidewater Investment Company has acquired Technical Coating International Inc. (TCI), a Leland, North Carolina contract coater and laminator, in a transaction completed in February. Tidewater plans to keep TCI’s core leadership in place while appointing operating partner Bill Brinkley as CEO and pursue expansion into new end markets such as food and beverage packaging, military applications, upholstery, and outdoor coverings.

Fenix Group Acquires TCI Coatings, Inc.

September 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Fenix Group has acquired TCI Coatings, Inc., a Lubbock, Texas-based manufacturer of specialty and high-performance industrial coatings, to expand Fenix’s manufacturing, warehousing and regional distribution footprint. The acquisition strengthens Fenix’s industrial product portfolio and fills geographic and product gaps in Texas and surrounding states; Tonka Bay Equity Partners is referenced in the announcement as the private equity sponsor associated with Fenix.

Rhino Tool House Acquires TMI Supply Company

October 2, 2023

Industrial Services

Rhino Tool House, a Concord, North Carolina-based value-added distributor, has acquired TMI Supply Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan to expand its western Michigan footprint and broaden product and service offerings. The transaction is an add-on to the Rhino platform during its partnership with private equity backer Blue Sea Capital, and TMI founder Tim Montsma will assume a leadership role with the combined company.

Thompson Capital Partners Acquires Metco Metal Finishing, LLC

February 13, 2021

Industrial Services

Thompson Capital Partners (TCP) completed the acquisition of Metco Metal Finishing, LLC, a Phoenix-based metal plating and chemical processing provider formerly a division of Triumph Manufacturing. TCP will combine Metco with its AID Aerospace portfolio company, investing in facility upgrades and pursuing aerospace Nadcap and quality certifications to expand capabilities and cross-sell into aerospace, automotive and semiconductor end markets.

Thoma Bravo Makes Strategic Growth Investment in PCMI

March 17, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Thoma Bravo announced a strategic growth investment in PCMI, a provider of cloud-based administration software for automotive and consumer finance & insurance (F&I) products. Existing shareholders — including PCMI management, employees and Equality Asset Management — will retain minority positions as Thoma Bravo partners with PCMI to enhance its platform and accelerate global growth.

Century Park Capital Partners Recapitalizes NCP Coatings

January 14, 2022

Manufacturing

Century Park Capital Partners has recapitalized NCP Coatings, a specialty performance coatings manufacturer headquartered in Niles, Michigan. The transaction transfers ownership from the third-generation Hannewyk family to Century Park, which plans to support NCP's growth through add-on acquisitions and operational investment as part of its specialty chemicals platform.