Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Assets of Western Forge & Flange

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Pennsylvania Machine Works

February 25, 2020

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired Pennsylvania Machine Works, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-pressure forged fittings and branch connections headquartered in Aston, Pennsylvania. The investment will support Penn Machine's growth and operational capabilities across its facilities in Aston, PA; Swedesboro, NJ; and Houston, TX.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Allegheny Technologies' Portland and Lebanon Forging Operations

June 3, 2019

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital acquired two closed-die forging facilities from Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) — the Portland, Indiana and Lebanon, Kentucky operations — in a deal reported at approximately $37 million. Wynnchurch said the carve-out creates a platform opportunity (Premier Forge Group) to grow the forging business and partner with management to expand capabilities for blue‑chip OEM end markets including transportation, oil & gas and aerospace & defense.

Premier Forge Group (Wynnchurch Capital) Acquires California Amforge Corporation

January 7, 2020

Manufacturing

Premier Forge Group, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired California Amforge Corporation, a manufacturer of closed die, upset and rolled ring forgings based in Azusa, California. The add-on expands Premier Forge Group's scale and forging capabilities—strengthening its aerospace & defense footprint and further developing its oil & gas business.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Mid‑America Fittings (Add-on to Distribution Platform)

February 28, 2019

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital has completed the acquisition of Mid‑America Fittings, Inc., adding the Overland Park, Kansas-based manufacturer of engineered brass fittings and valves to its growing distribution and manufacturing platform. Mid‑America Fittings will join platform companies Anderson Metals, Midland Metal Mfg., and Buchanan Rubber Ltd., with the deal intended to broaden the platform's product and manufacturing capabilities and accelerate customer expansion.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Boss Industries from Strait Lane Capital

January 31, 2019

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Boss Industries, LLC, a leading supplier of vehicle-mounted air compression and generator systems, from investors led by Strait Lane Capital Partners. The transaction completes Strait Lane's exit (an investment made in 2014) and was supported by debt financing from LBC Credit Partners; BB&T Securities and Foley & Lardner served as advisors on the preceding investor exit.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Boss Industries, LLC

February 5, 2019

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Boss Industries, a La Porte, Indiana-based manufacturer of power take-off (PTO) and engine-driven rotary screw air compressor systems and vapor recovery systems. Wynnchurch said it will partner with Boss management to support growth and expand the company's product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.