Littlejohn & Co. Acquires 80/20 from MPE Partners

MPE Partners Invests in 80/20 Inc.

March 3, 2021

Manufacturing

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in 80/20 Inc., a Columbia City, Indiana-based manufacturer of aluminum T-slotted building systems, to support accelerated growth and product/capability expansion. Financing was provided by Antares, Churchill Asset Management, and Manulife Investment Management; terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Sunbelt Modular

November 1, 2024

Building Products

Littlejohn & Co., LLC has acquired Sunbelt Modular, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial modular building solutions, from MSouth Equity Partners. Sunbelt, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operates 10 facilities with more than 1,300 employees. Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank provided senior-secured financing to support the acquisition; terms were not disclosed.

MPE Partners and 80/20 Acquire Les Industries Flexpipe (Flexpipe)

July 5, 2023

Manufacturing

MPE Partners and portfolio company 80/20 have acquired Les Industries Flexpipe, Inc., a Farnham, Quebec-based manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing and material handling systems. The acquisition will expand 80/20's product offering, create cross-selling opportunities, and accelerate growth of the combined business; terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Pritchard Industries

October 14, 2021

Industrial Services

Littlejohn & Co. LLC has acquired Pritchard Industries, a leading provider of recurring facility services that employs more than 10,000 people and serves over 900 clients across 24 states. Senior management led by CEO Jay Leyden will remain significant owners; Littlejohn said it will provide capital and resources to expand Pritchard's service offering, technology and geographic presence. Terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn Capital Acquires 3P Processing; Route 2 Capital Partners Provides Financing

April 22, 2025

Industrial Services

Littlejohn Capital, the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., has acquired 3P Processing, a Wichita-based provider of metal processing and finishing solutions for the aerospace industry. Route 2 Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity investment to support the transaction; 3P holds multiple NADCAP certifications and more than 20 OEM approvals serving commercial, business aviation and defense customers.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Magnate Worldwide

January 3, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm, has acquired Magnate Worldwide (MWW), a Portland, Oregon-headquartered diversified supply chain management and premium logistics provider. CIVC Partners sold its position in MWW; financing for the transaction was provided by Citizens Bank and Prospect Capital Corporation. Terms were not disclosed.