Freedom Pet Supplies (Novacap Portfolio) Acquires Trueman Distribution Ltd.

The Nutriment Company Acquires PETMAN and Pet Treats Wholesale Ltd

August 29, 2024

Food & Beverage

The Nutriment Company, a Stockholm-based natural pet nutrition group, acquired two pet nutrition businesses — PETMAN (Wuppertal, Germany) and Pet Treats Wholesale Ltd (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) — expanding its portfolio of raw and natural pet food and treats. The deals are described as add-on acquisitions that strengthen the company's product expertise and presence in the German and UK markets.

Nelson Global Products Acquires Tru-Flex

September 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Nelson Global Products, a Wind Point Partners-backed manufacturer of thermal, acoustic and fluid-management components, has acquired Tru-Flex LLC, a West Lebanon, Indiana-based maker of engineered flexible elements for exhaust systems with manufacturing in Indiana and Zimna Wodka, Poland. The add-on expands Nelson's NVH and exhaust-component capabilities and adds European manufacturing footprint; HBM Holdings (the Tru-Flex parent) will retain an ownership position via an investment in Nelson.

Summit Plastics Acquires Fredman Bag Company

January 19, 2023

Packaging

Summit Plastics, a LongueVue Capital portfolio company, has completed an acquisition of Fredman Bag Company, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of printed and converted flexible packaging. The add-on expands Summit's geographic presence and product capabilities, integrating Fredman's printing and converting expertise into the Summit/ClearView platform.

Gardewine Group Acquires Westman Courier & Freight

September 25, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Gardewine Group Limited Partnership has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Westman Courier & Freight, a Winnipeg-based regional courier and trucking operator. The deal, expected to close October 1, 2024, expands Gardewine's service network across Manitoba and into northwestern Ontario and gives Westman customers access to Gardewine's broader transportation, logistics and terminal network.

Monogram Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty

April 2, 2024

Consumer Products

Monogram Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, a Willowbrook, Illinois–based beauty brand builder. The investment will be used to accelerate Tru's growth and scale — expanding distribution in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, launching new brands and licensing relationships, and pursuing complementary acquisitions.

Schuman Cheese Acquires Trugman-Nash LLC

October 31, 2024

Food & Beverage

Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned specialty cheese importer and maker, has acquired Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc., gaining ownership of the Old Croc Australian cheddar brand and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Organic Herd British cheddar brands. The deal expands Schuman's premium cheese portfolio and strengthens its retail presence in the U.S. specialty cheese market.