Kyowa Industrial Acquires Eidemiller Precision Machining

Manitowoc Tool & Machining Acquires Mid Valley Industries

February 8, 2024

Manufacturing

Manitowoc Tool & Machining (a portfolio company backed by Summit Equity Group, Midwest Growth Partners and NewSpring Mezzanine) completed the acquisition of Mid Valley Industries, a Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based precision contract manufacturer, on January 17, 2024. The deal is an add-on to MTM's platform and is intended to expand MTM's large turning and milling capabilities and broaden its end-market exposure to heavy equipment, aerospace/defense and energy customers.

Nidec to Acquire Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd. via Tender Offer

October 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Nidec Corporation decided to acquire Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd. through a tender offer for Takisawa’s common shares. The tender offer was launched on September 14, 2023 and later extended until November 13, 2023 to maintain the tender offer period as amendments were made to the related notice/registration materials.

Emko Capital Acquires Two U.S. A&D Machining and Assembly Businesses

January 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital acquired two U.S.-based machining and assembly businesses, expanding its aerospace & defense (A&D) machining platform to three companies. The deals add precision machined parts and electromechanical assembly capabilities serving A&D and adjacent end markets such as medical, EV and semiconductor manufacturing.

Midwest Growth Partners and Summit Equity Group Acquire Manitowoc Tool & Machining

December 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Midwest Growth Partners and Summit Equity Group, with mezzanine financing from NewSpring Mezzanine and a management rollover, completed an acquisition of Manitowoc Tool & Machining (MTM). The transaction positions MTM — a precision, production-oriented contract manufacturer serving OEM customers across agriculture, HVAC, aerospace & defense, medical and logistics/e-commerce — for continued growth and expanded capabilities under sponsor ownership.

TJM Capital Partners Acquires Midwest Automation LLC

November 22, 2021

Manufacturing

TJM Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Midwest Automation LLC, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of industrial machinery for metal deburring, edge rounding and surface finishing. Kenny Holley, the past president and owner, exited the business and Micah Coleman (CEO of Timesavers LLC and Dubois Equipment Co.) will serve as incoming CEO as TJM looks to expand Midwest Automation's capabilities and grow the business.

Eckhart, Inc. Acquires Eagle Engineering

July 19, 2018

Manufacturing

Eckhart, Inc., an LFM Capital-backed industrial automation and tooling company based in Warren, Michigan, has acquired Eagle Engineering, a custom weld-station and assembly-fixture manufacturer headquartered in Eldridge, Iowa. The acquisition expands Eckhart's manufacturing footprint and capability to deploy Industry 4.0 solutions to Eagle's aerospace, agriculture and heavy construction customers.