Maxcess International Acquires International Cutting Die Inc

Clearlake-Backed TEAM Technologies Acquires Precision Die Cutting (PDC)

May 24, 2021

Medical Devices

TEAM Technologies, a Clearlake Capital-backed specialty healthcare manufacturer, has acquired Precision Die Cutting, LLC (PDC), a Chino, California-based medical specialty manufacturer focused on skin-contacting technologies and infection prevention products. The add-on expands TEAM's die-cutting, laminating and device assembly capabilities to better serve OEM healthcare customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

Auxo Investment Partners Acquires GC Dies

October 22, 2020

Manufacturing

Auxo Investment Partners has acquired GC Dies, a steel rule die manufacturer based in Elmhurst, Illinois, as an add-on to its Auxo Die Holdings platform. The acquisition expands Auxo's converting solutions footprint, consolidates Chicago-area operations, and adds corrugated die capabilities to its growing portfolio.

CORE Industrial Partners Acquires Incodema and Newcut to Form Incodema Holdings

July 29, 2020

Manufacturing

CORE Industrial Partners formed a new platform, Incodema Holdings, and acquired precision sheet metal manufacturer Incodema and photo chemical etching provider Newcut. The combined company will serve aerospace & defense, electronics and medical end markets, with CORE citing the targets' micro‑manufacturing capabilities and proven prototype‑to‑production track record as drivers of the investment.

Iconex Acquires MAX International, MAXStick Products and Key Assets from McAuliffe Paper

April 4, 2023

Packaging

Iconex acquired MAX International Converters, Inc., MAXStick Products Ltd. and key assets from McAuliffe Paper Inc., expanding its liner-free and high-performance label product portfolio. The deals (financial terms undisclosed) add MAXStick technology and McAuliffe's coating assets to Iconex's global label and receipt solutions platform to better serve retail, food service, warehousing and pharmaceutical customers.

Pfingsten Acquires American Cutting Edge (ACE)

May 14, 2025

Industrial Services

Pfingsten, an operationally focused private equity firm, acquired American Cutting Edge (ACE), a distributor of consumable industrial knives, blades and razors with value‑added sharpening, etching and inventory management services. ACE is headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio (with an additional facility in Akron) and will be scaled as a new platform investment to drive sales and marketing growth, product introductions and add-on acquisitions.

Continuim Equity Partners Acquires Cutting Edge Machining Solutions

December 2, 2022

Manufacturing

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Continuim Equity Partners has acquired Cutting Edge Machining Solutions (CEMS), a Swiss-style CNC precision machine shop headquartered in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, from Michael Walsh. Continuim plans to use CEMS as the first investment in a new automation-enabled precision machining platform to drive operational improvements and pursue add-on acquisitions across aerospace, defense, electronics and other industrial end markets.