Argosy Private Equity Acquires Unisorb Installation Technologies

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.

Sequel Holdings Acquires Majority Interest in Uniphase, LLC

March 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Sequel Holdings acquired a majority interest in Uniphase, LLC in March 2024, adding the St. Charles, Illinois-based engineering and custom injection molding company to its portfolio. Founder Bill Morici retains a significant minority stake and remains CEO; Uniphase specializes in tool design and building and plastic injection molding using liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and engineered thermoplastics.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Richwood Industries

April 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Argosy Private Equity acquired Richwood Industries, a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer and distributor of composite panels, plywood, PolyBak backers, and related millwork products. Argosy partnered with Guy Boitos of Stone River Capital Partners to support Richwood’s growth plan, focusing on expanding product offerings, distribution services, and strategic marketing and pricing initiatives.

High Road Capital Partners Acquires U-C Coatings from Argosy Private Equity and Sidereal Capital Group

January 12, 2018

Building Products

High Road Capital Partners has acquired U-C Coatings, LLC, a Buffalo-based manufacturer and distributor of proprietary wood protection coatings, from existing private equity owners Argosy Private Equity and Sidereal Capital Group. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal positions High Road to support continued product development, channel expansion, and growth for U-C Coatings' branded offerings such as ANCHORSEAL, GEMPAINT and Seal-Once.

Argosy Private Equity Invests in Bionix, LLC

December 30, 2020

Medical Devices

Argosy Private Equity made a growth investment in Bionix, LLC, a Toledo-area (Maumee), Ohio manufacturer of disposable ear, nasal and wound care medical devices. The transaction — the first investment from Argosy's sixth lower middle market fund — will fund new product introductions, deeper sales-channel penetration and potential add-on acquisitions.

Acorn Distributors Acquires Unisan

December 28, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Acorn Distributors has acquired Unisan, a provider of janitorial, warehouse and safety supplies. Blue River Financial Group advised Unisan on the sale; the transaction brings Unisan's facility-management products and services into Acorn's regional distribution platform to expand product offerings and geographic reach.