Steelite International Acquires William Edwards Limited

Steelite International Acquires Utopia Tableware Ltd

June 27, 2024

Manufacturing

Steelite International has acquired Utopia Tableware Ltd, a Chesterfield-based supplier of tableware, glassware and foodservice equipment, from founder Mark Rammell and his family. The deal—an add-on to Steelite (majority owned by Arbor Investments)—adds Utopia’s product lines, centralised distribution centre and decorating facility to accelerate Steelite’s growth in the UK and continental Europe.

Steelite International Acquires Walco Stainless

September 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Steelite International, a PE-backed tabletop and hospitality products supplier, has acquired Walco Stainless, the flatware and holloware division of the Utica Cutlery Company. The deal — Steelite's fifth add-on under owner Arbor Investments — expands Steelite's flatware and buffet product offering and strengthens its position in the North American hospitality market; terms were not disclosed.

Steelite International Acquires Delfin

July 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Steelite International, a portfolio company of Arbor Investments, has acquired Delfin, a long-standing provider of retail and foodservice display and tabletop solutions with in‑house manufacturing (including a plant in Mexico). The acquisition will expand Steelite’s melamine and display product offerings and Steelite intends to invest in the Delfin Mexico operation to increase capacity and manufacturing sophistication.

Steelite International Acquires Homer Laughlin and Hall China Foodservice Divisions

March 26, 2020

Manufacturing

Steelite International has acquired the foodservice divisions of The Homer Laughlin China Company and The Hall China Company (to be operated collectively as The Fiesta Tableware Company). The deal transfers manufacturing and sales of the sellers' foodservice product lines to Steelite so the Wells family can focus on the Fiesta retail business; terms were not disclosed.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Walker Glass Company Ltd.

November 1, 2022

Building Products

Toronto-based private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners has completed the acquisition of Montreal-based Walker Glass Company Ltd., a North American leader in acid-etched glass, premium mirrors, and bird-friendly glazing. The deal, completed in partnership with Walker Glass management, involved the sale of the company by Kensington Capital Partners (which held a minority stake since 2016) and positions Walker Glass for further growth and capability expansion under Ironbridge's ownership.

Extreme Steel Acquires Superior Iron Works

August 19, 2024

Manufacturing

Extreme Steel Inc., a Winchester, Virginia-based steel fabrication and erection company, has acquired Superior Iron Works and its fabrication facility in Sterling, Virginia. The deal expands Extreme Steel's capacity and footprint in the DMV region, adding a fourth facility and additional fabrication resources to better serve construction and infrastructure customers.