MPE Partners Invests in 80/20 Inc.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires 80/20 from MPE Partners

February 8, 2026

Manufacturing

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich-based private investment firm, has acquired 80/20, a Columbia City, Indiana-headquartered maker of configurable modular framing solutions, from MPE Partners. The transaction (terms undisclosed) is a platform investment aimed at expanding 80/20's capabilities, geographic reach, and position in automation, robotics, and modular industrial design markets.

MPE Partners and 80/20 Acquire Les Industries Flexpipe (Flexpipe)

July 5, 2023

Manufacturing

MPE Partners and portfolio company 80/20 have acquired Les Industries Flexpipe, Inc., a Farnham, Quebec-based manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing and material handling systems. The acquisition will expand 80/20's product offering, create cross-selling opportunities, and accelerate growth of the combined business; terms were not disclosed.

MPE Partners Invests in Ideal Aluminum, LLC

July 19, 2021

Building Products

MPE Partners announced an investment in Ideal Aluminum, a St. Augustine, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of premium aluminum fences, gates, railings and related outdoor products. The transaction will see founders Michael Siegel and Doug Brady remain in leadership as MPE supports the company’s organic and inorganic growth initiatives, with financing provided by LBC Credit Partners.

MPE Partners Invests in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.

October 19, 2023

Industrial Services

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co., a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products. The transaction partners MPE with the Somers family to support Mid-States' next phase of growth, including improved product availability and organic and inorganic geographic expansion.

MPE Partners Recapitalizes Teel Plastics

February 5, 2020

Manufacturing

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) completed a recapitalization of Teel Plastics, partnering with owner Jay Smith and the senior management team to support the company's next phase of growth. Teel Plastics, headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is a technology-driven manufacturer specializing in plastic extrusion and injection molding for agriscience, medical, consumer cosmetics and industrial markets.

MPE Partners Recapitalizes Precision Pipeline

August 17, 2023

Industrial Services

MPE Partners completed a recapitalization of Precision Pipeline, LLC, a Lancaster, Ohio-based provider of repair, replacement and maintenance services for gas, electrical, telecommunications and water utilities. The deal brings in MPE as the financial partner to support growth initiatives, including targeted M&A, with founder Matt Upp remaining as President and industry veteran Mark Crowson joining as CEO.