Littlejohn & Co. Acquires 80/20

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires 80/20 From MPE Partners

February 8, 2026

Industrial Services

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm, acquired 80/20, a provider of premium, configurable modular framing solutions, from MPE Partners. Terms were not disclosed. The deal was positioned by Littlejohn as a platform investment to expand 80/20’s capabilities and geographic reach.

MPE Partners Invests in 80/20 Inc.

March 3, 2021

Manufacturing

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in 80/20 Inc., a Columbia City, Indiana-based manufacturer of aluminum T-slotted building systems, to support accelerated growth and product/capability expansion. Financing was provided by Antares, Churchill Asset Management, and Manulife Investment Management; terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Sunbelt Modular

November 1, 2024

Building Products

Littlejohn & Co., LLC has acquired Sunbelt Modular, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of commercial modular building solutions, from MSouth Equity Partners. Sunbelt, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operates 10 facilities with more than 1,300 employees. Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank provided senior-secured financing to support the acquisition; terms were not disclosed.

MPE Partners and 80/20 Acquire Les Industries Flexpipe (Flexpipe)

July 5, 2023

Manufacturing

MPE Partners and portfolio company 80/20 have acquired Les Industries Flexpipe, Inc., a Farnham, Quebec-based manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing and material handling systems. The acquisition will expand 80/20's product offering, create cross-selling opportunities, and accelerate growth of the combined business; terms were not disclosed.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Pritchard Industries

October 14, 2021

Industrial Services

Littlejohn & Co. LLC has acquired Pritchard Industries, a leading provider of recurring facility services that employs more than 10,000 people and serves over 900 clients across 24 states. Senior management led by CEO Jay Leyden will remain significant owners; Littlejohn said it will provide capital and resources to expand Pritchard's service offering, technology and geographic presence. Terms were not disclosed.

Platinum Equity Acquires PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.

November 3, 2025

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of PlayPower, a designer and manufacturer of recreational and outdoor living systems. The deal purchases PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.; financial terms were not disclosed.