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The Timken Company Acquires Engineered Solutions Group (iMECH)

October 16, 2023

Manufacturing

The Timken Company has agreed to acquire Engineered Solutions Group (also known as Innovative Mechanical Solutions or iMECH), a Houston-based manufacturer of thrust and radial bearings, specialty coatings and other components serving the energy industry. iMECH employs approximately 70 people and projects about $30 million in revenue for 2023; Timken will fund the purchase with cash on hand and its existing revolving credit facility and expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter.

Tonka Bay Equity Partners Sells Engineered Specialty Products (ESP)

January 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Tonka Bay Equity Partners announced the sale of Engineered Specialty Products (ESP), a Kennesaw, Georgia-based provider of pressure and temperature instrumentation. During Tonka Bay’s ownership ESP expanded engineering capabilities, launched proprietary product lines, grew exclusive supplier agreements and completed an add-on acquisition; the buyer was not disclosed in the announcement.

Midwest Growth Partners and Summit Equity Group Acquire Manitowoc Tool & Machining

December 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Midwest Growth Partners and Summit Equity Group, with mezzanine financing from NewSpring Mezzanine and a management rollover, completed an acquisition of Manitowoc Tool & Machining (MTM). The transaction positions MTM — a precision, production-oriented contract manufacturer serving OEM customers across agriculture, HVAC, aerospace & defense, medical and logistics/e-commerce — for continued growth and expanded capabilities under sponsor ownership.

TriMech Group Acquires MAKO Design + Invent

July 9, 2024

Engineering Services

The TriMech Group has acquired MAKO Design + Invent to expand its product development and engineering services offering. MAKO’s industrial design, mechanical and electrical engineering, prototyping and go-to-market expertise will form the foundation of a new product development line within TriMech’s Advanced Manufacturing business, with MAKO founder Kevin Mako remaining in a leadership role.

Enjet Aero Acquires Integral Industries, Inc.

June 10, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Enjet Aero has acquired Integral Industries, Inc., a Newington, Connecticut-based manufacturer of components and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft engines. The deal expands Enjet Aero’s North American manufacturing footprint to nine locations and increases its capacity and presence on premier engine platforms; Integral’s owner Ed Mascolo will continue as president of the Newington operation.

Inflexion Invests in Mecenat Group AB

December 1, 2024

E-Commerce

Inflexion, a European mid-market private equity firm, has invested in Mecenat Group AB, a Swedish closed user‑group consumer loyalty and marketplace platform. The deal — the inaugural investment from Inflexion’s Enterprise Fund VI — will see Inflexion support Mecenat’s technology, data and product development and help accelerate its M&A-driven growth and geographic expansion beyond Sweden and Finland.