Broadtree Partners Acquires Seanair Machine Co. Inc.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in T BAILEY

December 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in T BAILEY, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of above-ground industrial tanks, pressure vessels, marine pontoons and other large custom steel solutions based in Anacortes, Washington. Founder and CEO Gene Tanaka will remain in a meaningful ownership position and continue to lead the business; financing was provided by Polen Capital and legal/financial advisors included McGuireWoods, Holland & Hart and TM Capital.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Sunvair Aerospace Group from Blue Sea Capital

June 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group, a U.S.-based aircraft component MRO specialist, from Blue Sea Capital. Greenbriar said the investment will support Sunvair's organic growth and acquisition strategy to expand its engineered MRO capabilities across landing gear, avionics and accessory repairs.

AEFP Group Acquires Trinity Aerospace

April 29, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

AEFP Group has acquired Trinity Aerospace, a Mississauga-based aerospace fabrication and assembly specialist, with support from investor Emko Capital. The transaction strengthens AEFP Group’s precision manufacturing and integrated-assembly capabilities and expands its North American aerospace footprint to better serve OEM customers such as Airbus and Bombardier.

Broadtree Partners Acquires Sayres and Associates

August 2, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Broadtree Partners, an operator-centric private equity firm, has acquired Sayres and Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based defense contractor providing acquisition, engineering, security and training support services to the U.S. Department of Defense. The deal is financed with senior debt from JPMorgan Chase and subordinated debt from Muzinich & Co.; Broadtree intends to use Sayres as a platform to build a larger government services provider and pursue add-on acquisitions.

Broadtree Partners Acquires Precision Devices Inc.

December 15, 2020

Industrial Services

Broadtree Partners, a Charlotte-based lower-middle market private equity firm, has acquired Precision Devices Inc., a 40-year-old remanufacturer and aftermarket supplier of components for the material handling industry headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. The transaction (supported by Bank Prov) installs Dan Brunstetter as CEO while sellers Bill Bacha and Mark Hoover remain engaged to support operations as Broadtree pursues growth of the business.

AE Industrial Partners Acquires G.S. Precision

March 3, 2020

Manufacturing

AE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense and specialty industrials, has acquired G.S. Precision, a Brattleboro, Vermont-based manufacturer of high-precision aerospace and defense components. Terms were not disclosed; G.S. Precision will continue to be led by CEO Norm Schneeberger, who will remain a significant shareholder.