LindFast Solutions Group Acquires Star Stainless Screw Company

MFG Partners Sells AZ Wire & Cable to LindFast Solutions Group (Nautic Partners portfolio company)

January 8, 2026

Industrial Services

MFG Partners sold AZ Wire & Cable to LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a Nautic Partners portfolio company. The transaction adds to LSG’s distribution and value-added services capabilities and is described as a successful outcome for both AZ and MFG, with financial terms undisclosed.

LindFast Solutions Group (Nautic Partners) Acquires Big Bolt

December 24, 2024

Manufacturing

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has completed the acquisition of Big Bolt, a Bloomingdale, Illinois-based manufacturer of specialty fasteners. The add-on acquisition expands LSG's manufacturing capabilities and product offering to better serve distributor customers across North America; Lincoln International acted as exclusive financial advisor to Big Bolt.

MiddleGround Capital Acquires The L.S. Starrett Company

June 5, 2024

Manufacturing

An affiliate of MiddleGround Capital completed the acquisition of The L.S. Starrett Company, taking the 144-year-old precision tools and metrology manufacturer private. Under the deal, former Starrett shareholders received $16.19 per share; MiddleGround says it will support Starrett in scaling its geographic reach and expanding product offerings.

LindFast Solutions Group Acquires Hi-Q Fasteners

December 27, 2023

Industrial Services

LindFast Solutions Group (a Nautic Partners portfolio company) has acquired Hi-Q Fasteners, a Santa Fe Springs, California-based provider of sems, thread-forming and machine screws, spacers, standoffs and self-clinching hardware. The deal, completed December 27, 2023, is an add-on to LindFast's platform intended to expand product capabilities and leverage LindFast's supply chain and distribution network across North America.

Nautic Partners Acquires LindFast Solutions Group

April 15, 2019

Industrial Services

Nautic Partners, LLC has completed the acquisition of LindFast Solutions Group in partnership with LindFast management. LindFast, headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, is a master distributor of specialty fasteners offering a deep virtual inventory (~130,000 SKUs) and value‑added services; Nautic plans to support organic growth, cross‑selling and selective add‑on acquisitions. Financing for the transaction was provided by Ally Financial and GSO Capital Partners.

Carlson Private Capital Partners Acquires LindFast Solutions Group

March 31, 2019

Industrial Services

Carlson Private Capital Partners closed its first investment by acquiring LindFast Solutions Group, a master distributor of specialty fasteners headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota. LindFast (formerly Lindstrom), which includes the Stelfast imperial fasteners business and a deep inventory of ~130,000 SKUs across North America, will serve as Carlson’s platform in the specialty fastener distribution market.