Emko Capital Recapitalizes Davlyn Group; Announces Acquisition of Confidential Manufacturer

Emko Capital Acquires Confidential Live Events Special Effects Manufacturer

November 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital, a manufacturing-focused private equity firm, has acquired a family‑owned live events special effects manufacturer. Emko partnered with Route 2 Capital Partners to provide financing for the transaction; financial terms and the target's name were not disclosed.

Emko Capital Recapitalizes Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools to Form SMX Industrial Solutions

October 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital recapitalized Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools and created the new holding company SMX Industrial Solutions to combine the two metal-fabrication equipment brands. Tecum Capital provided supporting debt and equity and Woodforest National Bank participated in financing; the new platform will broaden the companies' product portfolio and support future acquisitions across manufacturing, construction and energy end markets.

Emko Capital Acquires Two U.S. A&D Machining and Assembly Businesses

January 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital acquired two U.S.-based machining and assembly businesses, expanding its aerospace & defense (A&D) machining platform to three companies. The deals add precision machined parts and electromechanical assembly capabilities serving A&D and adjacent end markets such as medical, EV and semiconductor manufacturing.

Emko Capital Acquires Confidential Defense Aerospace Parts Manufacturer

October 15, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Emko Capital, a family-run lower middle market private equity firm, has acquired a family-owned confidential defense aerospace parts manufacturer that has been in business for over 40 years and is a Tier 1 supplier to large aerospace & defense OEMs. Emko said it will retain staff, continue serving military customers, and pursue organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions to grow the business.

The Davlyn Group Acquires Norfab and Amatex

February 1, 2021

Manufacturing

The Davlyn Group, a U.S.-based technical textiles manufacturer and portfolio company of Emko Capital, acquired Norfab and Amatex—producers of heat- and cut-resistant and thermal protection fabrics. Stonehenge Partners made an investment in The Davlyn Group to support these add-on acquisitions, which expand Davlyn's capabilities and manufacturing footprint in protective and high-temperature textile markets.

EMK Capital Acquires Majority Stake in VDK Groep

December 9, 2020

Engineering Services

EMK Capital has acquired a majority stake in VDK Groep from its founder, who has reinvested alongside EMK. Founded in 2013, VDK is a group of semi‑independent technical installation and maintenance companies in the North East of the Netherlands focused on electrical and mechanical (E&M) installation, HVAC and security systems. EMK's investment is intended to support VDK's organic and inorganic growth strategy.