Market Maker Agriculture Makes Majority Investment in Dehy Alfalfa Mills

Market Maker Agriculture Acquires Arkansas Valley Seed

January 18, 2019

Agriculture

Market Maker Agriculture, a long-term hold private equity company based in Ottawa, has acquired a majority stake in Arkansas Valley Seed, a Denver-based seed supplier founded in 1945. The transaction provides capital and governance support to finance growth while enabling the principals to plan succession; Arkansas Valley CEO Richard Avila will remain in his role and owner Orlin Reinbold will retain a minority equity position and move into a consulting role.

J.M. Huber Corporation Acquires Miller Chemical & Fertilizer from Dunes Point Capital

April 2, 2019

Agriculture

J.M. Huber Corporation has acquired Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, LLC, a Hanover, Pennsylvania–based manufacturer and distributor of non-hazardous crop protection adjuvants and nutritional agrichemical products. The seller was Dunes Point Capital (through Industrial Group Holdings); the acquisition expands Huber’s agricultural chemistry capabilities and product portfolio for farming customers across global markets.

Kainos Capital Acquires Muenster Milling

August 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Kainos Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on food and consumer businesses, has acquired Muenster Milling, a fourth-generation pet food and ingredient manufacturer based in Muenster, Texas. The transaction partners Kainos with owners Mitch and Chad Felderhoff to scale Muenster's manufacturing capabilities and build a broader pet food and ingredient platform within Kainos' portfolio.

Degelman Industries Acquires Renn Mill Center

June 8, 2023

Agriculture

Degelman Industries LP has acquired Renn Mill Center Inc., a Lacombe, Alberta–based designer and manufacturer of grain processing and grain bag storage systems. The acquisition expands Degelman's product offering and manufacturing footprint, increasing combined headcount to over 500 and preserving RMC's management and dealer relationships.

TowerBrook Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Demakes Enterprises

December 14, 2023

Food & Beverage

TowerBrook Capital Partners has made a majority equity investment in Demakes Enterprises, a Lynn, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of specialty protein and deli products. The Demakes family will retain a significant minority stake and the transaction was financed by funds managed by the Credit Group of Ares Management alongside other credit partners; TowerBrook intends to scale the business organically and via targeted acquisitions to expand distribution and product reach.

Agrality Acquires Nebraska Irrigated Seeds

September 21, 2023

Agriculture

Agrality, an Argentina-based seed industry services company, has acquired Nebraska Irrigated Seeds, a Fremont, Nebraska seed production and processing business. The purchase adds four sites, ~400,000 sq ft of warehousing/processing capacity and access to thousands of acres of seed production, accelerating Agrality's expansion into the U.S. Midwest seed market.