Argosy Private Equity Acquires Richwood Industries

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Burco, Inc.

April 26, 2023

Manufacturing

Argosy Private Equity acquired Burco, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of replacement side-view mirror glass and related products. Argosy partnered with Guy Boitos of Stone River Capital Partners on the deal and said it will implement its Value Acceleration Methodology to expand product lines, leverage Burco's e-commerce platform, and pursue geographic growth.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Barco Products

August 8, 2023

Building Products

Argosy Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in Barco Products, a Batavia, Illinois-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial outdoor site furnishings and traffic safety products. Argosy plans to execute its Value Acceleration Methodology to drive geographic expansion, evaluate add-on acquisitions, and coordinate sales and marketing initiatives to grow the business.

Argosy Investment Partners Acquires Walpole Outdoors

February 26, 2019

Manufacturing

On February 26, 2019, Argosy Investment Partners V, L.P. (together with its parallel fund) acquired Walpole Outdoors, a U.S.-based manufacturer and D2C marketer of high-end outdoor products. Argosy said it will work with Walpole’s management to implement growth strategies and operational improvements including manufacturing rationalization, marketing optimization, geographic expansion and e-commerce growth.

HEICO Acquires Capewell Business Units from Argosy Private Equity

August 22, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

HEICO Corporation has acquired the Capewell aerial delivery and descent devices business units from Argosy Private Equity. Argosy will retain Aerial Machine & Tool Corp and Rhine Air Inc as it refocuses on survivability, safety and protection solutions for military and first responder customers, while HEICO expands its aerospace and defense product portfolio.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Western Peaks Logistics

November 12, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Argosy Private Equity has made a platform investment in Western Peaks Logistics, a Salt Lake City–based provider of same-day and next-day final-mile delivery services across the Mountain West. Argosy said it will support WPL’s network expansion, invest in fleet and technology, and leverage the company’s routed and on-demand networks to accelerate growth.

Groome Industrial Service Group Acquires W-S Companies

January 19, 2024

Industrial Services

Groome Industrial Service Group (an Argosy Private Equity portfolio company) acquired W-S Companies, a veteran-owned industrial and mechanical services provider headquartered in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Seacoast Capital and Ironwood Capital provided subordinated debt and co-investment capital to support the acquisition alongside Argosy and existing investors; Bridgepoint advised W-S on the sale.