Vance Street Capital Partners with Keltec Technolab

Keltec Technolab Acquires Swift Filters

September 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Vance Street Capital portfolio company Keltec Technolab has acquired Swift Filters, a North American manufacturer of custom hydraulic filter and strainer elements founded in 1970. The deal combines Keltec's compressed air and gas filtration capabilities with Swift's hydraulic filtration expertise to create a broader product suite; terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Apogem Capital.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Wytech Industries

November 10, 2020

Medical Devices

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital acquired Wytech Industries, a Rahway, New Jersey manufacturer of specialty core wires and precision tube-based components for interventional medical devices. The Casalino family (founders) retain an ownership stake alongside Vance Street; terms were not disclosed. The deal represents Vance Street's first platform investment from Fund III and a strategic entry into a medical-device component manufacturing platform.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Fumex Air Filtration Systems

December 17, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Fumex Air Filtration Systems, a Kennesaw, Georgia-based designer and manufacturer of industrial fume extraction and air filtration solutions. Fumex CEO Kevin East is reinvesting and will remain in place; Vance Street plans to support product development, organic growth and pursue strategic M&A opportunities to expand the business.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Mountain Manufacturing Technologies (Add-on to Wytech Industries)

October 13, 2022

Medical Devices

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital acquired Mountain Manufacturing Technologies, a Lino Lakes, Minnesota contract manufacturer of precision mandrels and machined components for medical devices. The deal will complement Vance Street's existing portfolio company Wytech Industries by expanding mandrel capabilities and supporting growth in interventional and advanced surgical markets.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Stake in System Seals

December 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.

Vance Street Capital Invests in Aero Group Holdings (Tempest Aero Group)

April 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has invested in Aero Group Holdings LLC, which operates Tempest Aero Group, a Burlington, North Carolina-based portfolio of FAA-PMA brands that design and manufacture replacement components for the general aviation market. Founders Tim Henderson and Mike Allen retain meaningful ownership, and Mike Allen will continue as CEO; financial terms were not disclosed.