Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Ferche Millwork

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Cedar Crest Ice Cream

June 15, 2026

Food & Beverage

Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies), a family-owned private equity firm, acquired Cedar Crest Ice Cream, a multi-generational frozen dessert business headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. As part of the deal, Renato DePaolis, CEO of Oberweis Dairy (an HF Companies portfolio company), will assume leadership of Cedar Crest, with both brands continuing to operate separately.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Derby Fabricating Solutions

September 22, 2025

Manufacturing

Hoffmann Family of Companies, a family-owned private equity firm, has acquired Derby Fabricating Solutions, a manufacturer of die-cut nonmetallic materials and NVH components serving automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and the appliance industry. Derby operates four Midwest production facilities (Louisville and Cadiz, Kentucky; Sidney, Ohio; Rockford, Michigan) and is IATF 16949 certified; the transaction strengthens Hoffmann's manufacturing vertical and expands its capabilities in automotive component fabrication.

Hoffmann Family of Companies / Hoffmann Media Group Acquires Missourian Publishing Co. (The Missourian)

June 6, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Hoffmann Family of Companies, through its Hoffmann Media Group unit, has acquired Missourian Publishing Co., owner of The Missourian newspaper, its printing operations, real estate and digital platform. The seller is the Miller family; Hoffmann plans to modernize digital assets, upgrade printing facilities, and integrate the title into its existing media portfolio to preserve local journalism and expand regional printing and digital capabilities.

Martin Braun-Gruppe Acquires Hoff's Bakery

February 24, 2025

Food & Beverage

Martin Braun-Gruppe has acquired Hoff's Bakery, a family-owned frozen bakery producer based in Malden, Massachusetts, marking the group's first entry into the U.S. market and strengthening its Frozen Bakery Division. Hoff's Bakery — known for frozen fully finished cakes and desserts and employing around 150 people — will be led by Nicole Paparian, daughter of the founder, who will remain as CEO.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Doonan Specialized Trailer

March 5, 2024

Manufacturing

Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has acquired Doonan Specialized Trailer, LLC, a custom semi-trailer manufacturer headquartered in Great Bend, Kansas. The acquisition expands HF Companies' transportation vertical and builds on its prior purchase of Texas Bragg Trailers, with Doonan's existing management remaining in place to support continuity.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies Partners with Shepler's Ferry Inc.

April 14, 2022

Transportation

Shepler's Ferry Inc., the family-owned operator of ferry services to Mackinac Island, has entered a partnership with The Hoffmann Family of Companies. Greenwich Capital Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Shepler's in the transaction, which transfers ownership/partnership interest from the third-generation Shepler family to the Hoffmann family to ensure continuity of service and stewardship of the business.