Gridiron Capital Acquires Vertical Supply Group from Platte River Equity
April 12, 2022
Gridiron Capital has acquired Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer, distributor, and direct e-commerce retailer of arborist tools, ropes, rescue and fall protection equipment, from Platte River Equity. Platte River will retain an ongoing stake in the business while Gridiron will partner with VSG management to support growth and pursue acquisition opportunities to expand the company's branded product portfolio and market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Gridiron Capital, LLC
- Targets
- Vertical Supply Group
- Sellers
- Platte River Equity
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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