Brodie Generational Capital Partners Acquires Sur-Seal from Heartwood Partners

Sur-Seal (Heartwood Partners) Acquires Kent Manufacturing LLC

March 11, 2025

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a custom-engineered converting and sealing platform backed by Heartwood Partners, has acquired Kent Manufacturing LLC, a third-generation Michigan converter. The deal expands Sur-Seal's medical cleanroom capacity and ISO-13485 capabilities, enhancing its ability to serve healthcare, aerospace and automotive customers from an added Michigan manufacturing location.

Sur-Seal Acquires Mueller

March 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a Heartwood Partners–backed engineered sealing solutions company headquartered in Cincinnati, acquired Mueller, a North Carolina-based provider of custom die cutting, slitting, laminating and CNC cutting operating out of a 141,000 sq. ft. facility. The acquisition expands Sur-Seal's engineering, converting and manufacturing capabilities and adds end-market exposure in HVAC, aerospace, medical, renewable energy and electronics while preserving Mueller's employee-centric culture under the Stober family ownership transition.

Sur-Seal Acquires Ameritape

August 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a Heartwood Partners–backed manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions, has acquired Ameritape, a Florida-based converter specializing in custom die cutting, slitting, laminating and CNC cutting. The add-on expands Sur-Seal’s manufacturing and materials-conversion capabilities and broadens its end-market exposure in aerospace, medical and renewable energy.

Westbridge Capital Acquires Seam Seal International

July 8, 2021

Manufacturing

Westbridge Capital Ltd. has closed the acquisition of Seam Seal International, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance seam sealing tapes and adhesive films. Westbridge plans to accelerate growth by expanding retail channels and international markets, installing Ryan Fisher as CEO while retaining founding members Chris Wright and Chris Resha in the continuing management team.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Stake in System Seals

December 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.

BRP Group Acquires Performance Bonding Surety & Insurance Brokerage

January 10, 2022

Insurance

BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) announced that Performance Bonding Surety & Insurance Brokerage, L.P. will be operated within the BRP family through BRP's Partnership (strategic acquisition) with Wood Gutmann & Bogart Insurance Brokers and certain affiliates, a transaction that closed on December 1, 2021. Performance Bonding, a Tustin, California–based surety specialist, will add bonding and commercial insurance expertise to BRP's national practice and expand BRP's surety capabilities for clients including contractors, developers and private equity–owned businesses.