Kinzie-Backed Colony Display Acquires Braeside Displays

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Colony Display LLC

November 19, 2019

Manufacturing

Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Colony Display LLC, a designer, manufacturer and installer of customized retail, home improvement and hospitality fixtures headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The transaction was completed in partnership with the company's founders and management; Colony will continue to be led by CEO Chuck Zich as Kinzie provides operational and technological support to drive the company's next phase of growth.

Gemspring Capital Affiliate Acquires Majority Stake in Rapid Displays

July 11, 2019

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Gemspring Capital has acquired a majority interest in Rapid Displays, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of custom point-of-purchase displays, fixtures and related services. Rapid operates more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, employs over 500 people, and will partner with Gemspring to support growth and expand capabilities serving retailers and consumer brands.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Fraser Steel, LLC

February 20, 2025

Manufacturing

Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Fraser Steel, LLC, a manufacturer of value-added steel tubular products operating from an 80,000-square-foot facility outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kinzie said it will support Fraser's growth through operational investment, product innovation and market expansion while partnering with the company's existing management team.

Ancor Capital Partners and Merit Capital Partners Invest in DISPLAYIT Inc.

July 14, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Southlake-based private equity firm Ancor Capital Partners, alongside Chicago-based Merit Capital Partners, has made an investment in Irvine, California-based DISPLAYIT Inc., a designer and manufacturer of structured experiential environments. The capital will support DISPLAYIT’s next phase of growth and operational expansion; terms were not disclosed.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Skyline Exhibits and TradeTec

January 15, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Gemspring Capital’s affiliate has completed simultaneous acquisitions of Skyline Displays, a provider of trade-show exhibits and event services, and TradeTec, Skyline’s largest independent dealer. The combined business will operate under the Skyline brand as Gemspring supports growth, dealer consolidation and expanded service and rental capabilities across the U.S. and internationally.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Arctic Industries

February 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Arctic Industries, a national manufacturer and distributor of walk-in coolers, freezers and the CoolBot refrigeration controller. The transaction (completed in partnership with Arctic management) will support Arctic's nationwide expansion by leveraging its bi-coastal manufacturing footprint and product portfolio across foodservice, healthcare and industrial end markets. Brown Gibbons Lang served as financial advisor to selling owner Stoic Holdings; terms were not disclosed.