Gun Lake Investments Acquires Hall Technologies from Blackford Capital

Gun Lake Investments Assumes Operating Control of Hall Technologies

April 13, 2022

Manufacturing

Gun Lake Investments increased its majority stake in Hall Technologies LLC and assumed full operating control following a new investment, transitioning control previously held by Blackford Capital. Terms were not disclosed; Monica King, CEO of Gun Lake Investments, becomes board chair and said GLI will actively manage Hall to pursue growth channels, product launches and expansion in healthcare, corporate IT and education markets.

Blackford Capital Acquires Hall Research Technologies

September 20, 2018

Manufacturing

Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, acquired Hall Research Technologies, a Tustin, California designer and manufacturer of professional A/V hardware and software. Dinan Capital Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Hall Research and its shareholders in the majority-control transaction as Blackford looks to expand its lower middle‑market manufacturing portfolio in the Pro AV space.

Graycliff Partners Acquires Gold Tech Industries

July 7, 2021

Industrial Services

Graycliff Partners LP has completed the acquisition of Gold Tech Industries (GTI), a Tempe, Arizona-based provider of precision metal finishing and plating services for the semiconductor and aerospace industries. The deal represents Graycliff's third investment from its fourth private equity fund and is intended to accelerate GTI's growth as Graycliff targets additional acquisitions in the semi-cap metal finishing space.

Lakelet Capital Acquires GenTech Scientific

September 30, 2020

Industrial Services

Buffalo-based private equity firm Lakelet Capital has completed an investment to support the buyout of GenTech Scientific, a refurbisher, reseller, and servicer of analytical laboratory instrumentation based in Arcade, New York. The investment provides growth capital to enhance operations, extend geographic reach, and expand solution offerings; Lakelet also installed Michael Lippa as CEO and worked with GenTech founder Clair Bragg on the transition.

Highlander Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in Hi‑Tech Industries

February 18, 2017

Manufacturing

Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, acquired a controlling interest in Hi‑Tech Industries, a Farmington, Michigan manufacturer and distributor of professional car care products and specialty aerosols. Hi‑Tech will continue to operate autonomously from its Farmington and Southfield facilities under its existing management while Highlander pursues a buy-and-build strategy in the automotive appearance market.

GCM Grosvenor and Blue Wolf Capital Acquire Hallcon Corporation

July 5, 2022

Transportation

GCM Grosvenor and Blue Wolf Capital Partners acquired Hallcon Corporation from Novacap to accelerate Hallcon’s expansion across North America and to scale its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The investment will support geographic growth into new U.S. markets and bolster Hallcon’s capabilities serving transit agencies, universities, hospitals, and commercial fleets.