Blackford Capital Acquires Cartridge World U.S. Business

CWG International Acquires International Toner Company, Supplies Wholesalers and Cartridge World USA from Blackford Capital

June 13, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Blackford Capital has sold its Imagining Supplies Consolidation (ISC II) portfolio — International Toner Company, Supplies Wholesalers and Cartridge World USA — to CWG International, Inc. Blackford said the sale was driven by an unrecoverable decline in print volumes and higher supply-chain costs following the COVID-19 pandemic; CWG, a long-standing aftermarket imaging operator, will steward the businesses and seek to optimize their market potential.

CenterGate Capital Acquires Cartridge Technologies (CTI) from Broadtree Partners

October 18, 2023

IT Services

CenterGate Capital has acquired Cartridge Technologies, LLC (CTI), a Rockville, Maryland-based managed print services provider to U.S. federal government agencies, from Broadtree Partners. Terms were not disclosed; DC Advisory served as sell-side advisor to CTI while McGuireWoods and Holland & Knight provided legal representation. The investment is intended to provide capital and strategic resources to support CTI's next phase of growth.

Blackford Capital Invests in Texas Injection Molding

November 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Blackford Capital has made a minority growth investment in Texas Injection Molding, a Houston-based manufacturer of precision-engineered injection molded industrial components. The founder will retain a substantial equity stake, Scott Osterling joins as CEO, and the capital will be used to fund expansion and support add-on acquisition activity; terms were not disclosed.

Carlyle Acquires Worldpac from Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 Billion

August 22, 2024

Automotive

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle acquired Worldpac, Inc. from Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 billion in cash. Worldpac — a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts with more than 100 facilities and over 5,000 employees — generated roughly $2.1 billion of revenue and ~$100 million of EBITDA over the last twelve months; Carlyle intends to operate Worldpac as an independent, growth-focused company.

Agilico Acquires United Carlton

June 5, 2019

IT Services

Horizon Capital-backed Agilico has acquired United Carlton, a customer-focused reseller of managed print services with offices in Gateshead, York and Warrington. The deal strengthens Agilico's presence in northern England and creates a combined group of roughly 250 employees serving about 4,500 customers.

Blackford Capital Acquires LTD Online Stores, Inc.

December 5, 2023

Retail

Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired LTD Online Stores, Inc., a San Diego-based patio furniture e-commerce business, wholesale distributor and retail showroom operator. The deal is the third add-on to Blackford's Patio Portfolio (joining Artificial Turf Supply and Starfire Direct) and is intended to expand the platform's high-end furniture offerings and diversify distribution channels.