GWS Tool Group Acquires CJT Koolcarb, Inc. and GenHam Diamond Tooling

L Squared Capital Partners' portfolio company GWS Tool Group has acquired CJT Koolcarb, Inc. and its PCD operating subsidiary GenHam Diamond Tooling. CJT (Carol Stream, IL) produces carbide and carbide-tipped drills and reamers while GenHam supplies diamond/PCD tooling; the add-on expands GWS's holemaking capabilities and capacity across aerospace, automotive and other advanced machining markets. The deal is GWS's second acquisition in 2021 and the fifth add-on since L Squared's platform investment in 2019.