FoodPrep Solutions Acquires Mamaroneck Grinding, Acute Grinding and Routes from Capone Grinding

TriSpan-Backed FoodPrep Solutions Makes Add-on Acquisition in Foodservice Equipment Sales & Services

June 10, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

TriSpan Opportunities LP (TriSpan OF) established FoodPrep Solutions as a platform in January 2020 and, in June 2020, FoodPrep Solutions completed its first acquisition in the foodservice equipment sales and services sector (the platform's fifth acquisition overall). The platform, led by CEO Jim Mase and sponsored by TriSpan OF, will integrate route-based cutlery exchange and equipment sales & service capabilities to accelerate growth across restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, healthcare facilities and other foodservice end markets.

FoodPrep Solutions Acquires Vidi Cutlery

May 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

FoodPrep Solutions, a TriSpan-backed cutlery exchange and foodservice equipment platform, has acquired Vidi Cutlery, a regional cutlery exchange and knife-sharpening business serving the greater Baltimore–Washington DC and central/northern Virginia markets. The deal expands FoodPrep Solutions' footprint in the mid-Atlantic and brings Vidi's leadership into the FoodPrep organization; financial terms were not disclosed.

Routin-1883 (with Apax) Acquires Cappuccine Inc.

February 8, 2023

Food & Beverage

Routin-1883, majority-backed by Apax, has acquired Cappuccine Inc., a Corona, California-based maker of powdered beverage mixes, to strengthen its presence in the US market. The deal expands Routin-1883's North American footprint and is expected to generate commercial synergies across on-trade and international markets.

Marcone (Genstar) Acquires Munch's Supply; Harvest Partners Backs Marcone

January 11, 2022

Building Products

Marcone, a Genstar Capital portfolio company, has acquired Munch's Supply, a leading distributor of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies headquartered in Hillside, Illinois. Harvest Partners SCF, LP made a non-control investment in Marcone to support the transaction; Ridgemont Equity Partners sold its stake and will retain a meaningful minority interest alongside Munch's management.

SurfacePrep Acquires Precision Abrasives

January 7, 2025

Manufacturing

SurfacePrep, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has acquired Precision Abrasives, LLC from Gioia Capital. The add-on acquisition expands SurfacePrep's abrasive product offerings and regional distribution footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

Blackwell Capital Group Acquires Custom Production Grinding

April 8, 2021

Industrial Services

Blackwell Capital Group LLC has acquired Custom Production Grinding, a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based precision grinding company founded in 1983. The deal — sold by second-generation owner Robert Marx — will keep existing leadership in place while Blackwell plans to expand the company's geographic reach and breadth of grinding services.