Makai Capital Partners, with CFB and Konza Valley, Acquires New Life Chemical (adds to Paladin Holdings platform)

Paladin Holdings Acquires Texize, Inc.

November 30, 2023

Manufacturing

Paladin Holdings LLC, a portfolio company backed by Makai Capital Partners (with equity from Capital For Business, Inc. and Konza Valley Capital, Inc.), has acquired Texize, Inc., a Greenville, South Carolina-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning products. The deal is an add-on to Paladin's industrial products portfolio intended to strengthen product offerings and increase production capacity across Texize's regional customer base.

Capital For Business and Konza Valley Capital Acquire A&A Machine & Fabrication

December 31, 2021

Manufacturing

Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) and Konza Valley Capital, Inc. (KVCI) have completed an acquisition/investment in A&A Machine & Fabrication, LLC, a La Marque, Texas-based manufacturer of high-pressure tubular reactors, coolers and related fabrication and service solutions for the petrochemical and plastics industries. The founders/owners will remain involved in the business while transitioning management over time; the transaction is intended to support A&A's growth, global expansion and employee continuity.

Capital For Business and Konza Valley Capital Invest in Advanced Industries, LLC

October 1, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in Advanced Industries, LLC, a Missouri-based manufacturer and Department of Defense contractor. CFB provided subordinated debt and equity alongside Konza Valley Capital, Inc. and the Advanced Industries management team to support the company’s manufacturing capabilities and growth.

Paladin Holdings (Makai Capital-backed) Acquires Ultra-Pak, Inc.

August 13, 2024

Manufacturing

Paladin Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Makai Capital Partners, has acquired Ultra-Pak, Inc., a Greer, South Carolina-based contract manufacturer, packager and distributor of personal care and cleaning products. The acquisition expands Paladin's liquid and powder filling capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Jan-San and Hospitality markets.

DalFort Capital Partners Acquires Key Polymer Corporation

January 13, 2020

Manufacturing

DalFort Capital Partners has acquired Key Polymer Corporation, a Lawrence, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of specialty adhesives, sealants and chemical compounds. DalFort intends to use Key Polymer as a platform to grow its specialty chemicals portfolio through operational improvements and add-on acquisitions.

May River Capital Forms Advanced Material Processing and Acquires Kason Corporation

August 1, 2019

Manufacturing

Chicago-based private equity firm May River Capital formed a new platform, Advanced Material Processing (AMP), and concurrently acquired Kason Corporation to be part of the platform alongside existing portfolio company Marion Process Solutions. Northstar Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to finance the transaction. The deal aims to consolidate complementary material-processing equipment businesses to expand engineering capabilities and accelerate organic and acquisitive growth in hygienic process end markets.