Weaver Leather (Blue Point-backed) Acquires Rex Specs

Blue Point Capital Partners Acquires Weaver Leather from River Associates

March 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Weaver Leather, a Mt. Hope, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of branded and non-branded leather, nylon/synthetic, hardware and accessory products, from River Associates Investments. Blue Point partnered with Weaver management (including CEO Jason Weaver) to support organic growth, expand digital and supply-chain capabilities, and pursue add-on acquisitions as it builds Weaver as a local platform.

Weaver Leather (Blue Point-backed) Acquires Ohio Travel Bag

December 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Weaver Leather, a Blue Point Capital Partners–backed platform, has acquired Ohio Travel Bag (OTB), a Solon, Ohio–based distributor of specialty hardware, fittings and supplies serving leather goods, pet/equine, handbags and crafts markets. The add-on expands Weaver's product portfolio and strengthens local customer relationships with support from Blue Point.

Blue Point-Backed Local Crafts Group Acquires Jimmy Beans Wool

April 16, 2025

Retail

Blue Point Capital Partners, together with its portfolio company Local Crafts Group, has acquired Jimmy Beans Wool, a Reno-based retailer and distributor of yarn, knitting patterns, tools and accessories. The deal brings Jimmy Beans' boutique yarn lines and acquired brands into Local Crafts' platform, strengthening distribution, manufacturing capabilities and support for independent yarn stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Blue Wolf Capital Acquires Colson Group

March 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Colson Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of casters and wheel product solutions. Blue Wolf said it will invest to enhance Colson's domestic manufacturing capabilities and pursue operational, commercial, and supply-chain improvements to drive long-term growth; terms were not disclosed.

Blue Point-Backed National Safety Apparel Acquires Warren Heim Corporation

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Warren Heim Corporation, a Fort Pierce, Florida-based manufacturer of insulated bags for the electrical utility market. The add-on expands NSA's electrical safety product portfolio and U.S. manufacturing footprint, enhancing cross-selling opportunities through existing distributor networks.

Premier Needle Arts (Blue Point) Acquires Berroco, Inc.

October 14, 2021

Consumer Products

Premier Needle Arts, a Blue Point Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Berroco, Inc., a long-standing family-owned supplier of knitting and crochet yarns, patterns and related products. Berroco will operate as a separate brand within the PNA family, preserving existing management, locations and sales channels to continue serving local yarn shops and e-commerce customers.