LFM Capital Invests in J&E Precision Tool

Threadlock Precision (backed by The D. E. Shaw Group) Acquires J&F Machine

October 15, 2025

Manufacturing

Threadlock Precision, an operating platform backed by The D. E. Shaw Group, has acquired J&F Machine, a Cypress, California-based precision CNC machining business serving aerospace, defense and commercial markets. The acquisition is an early add-on in Threadlock Precision's plan to build an integrated network of precision manufacturers and will provide J&F with operational support, technology modernization and growth capital.

LFM Capital Invests in Current Tools

January 10, 2024

Manufacturing

LFM Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm, has invested in Current Tools, LLC, a manufacturer of specialized cable-pulling and conduit-bending tools headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina. The investment makes Current Tools the seventh platform company in LFM's third fund and will support the company's U.S.-based manufacturing growth and expansion of product offerings for electrical and mechanical contractors.

AEFP Group (Emko Capital-backed) Acquires Johnson Precision Products

December 19, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

AEFP Group, a North American precision parts and assemblies platform backed by Emko Capital, has acquired Johnson Precision Products of Santa Ana, California and named industry veteran Joe DeMartino as CEO of the group. The add-on strengthens AEFP Group’s hydraulics and fuel-systems component capabilities and expands its electro-mechanical assembly offerings for aerospace and defense customers.

Weller Metalworks Acquires Laser Precision

August 10, 2023

Manufacturing

Weller Metalworks, the fabrication platform established by LFM Capital, has acquired Laser Precision, a Libertyville, Illinois-based full-service metal fabricator. The add-on acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Weller's capabilities in laser cutting, forming, finishing and powder coating to better serve industrial equipment OEM customers.

Willis & Smith Capital Acquires J&E Manufacturing (with First Capital Partners financing)

July 14, 2022

Manufacturing

Willis & Smith Capital acquired J&E Manufacturing LLC (and affiliate J&E Coatings LLC), with mezzanine debt and a minority equity investment from First Capital Partners supporting the transaction. The deal brings J&E into the same corporate umbrella as Willis & Smith portfolio company R&B Grinding, increasing manufacturing capacity and capabilities across the U.S. and Mexico.

LFM Capital Portfolio Company J&E Precision Tool Acquires Alloy Specialties and Beranek

April 30, 2021

Manufacturing

J&E Precision Tool, an LFM Capital portfolio company, has completed acquisitions of Alloy Specialties Inc. (Manchester, Connecticut) and Beranek Inc. (Torrance, California). The add-on deals expand J&E’s national footprint, precision machining capabilities, and customer relationships across aerospace, defense, and space end markets; financial terms were not disclosed.