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

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.

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.

MFG Partners Makes Strategic Investment in A-Z Industries

November 15, 2022

Building Products

MFG Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has completed a strategic growth investment in A-Z Industries, a re-distributor of electrical wire and cable headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Company founders and Executive Vice Presidents Darren, Todd, and Eric Anixter retain significant equity and will continue to run day-to-day operations; terms were not disclosed.

LindFast Solutions Group Acquires Star Stainless Screw Company

August 4, 2022

Industrial Services

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a Nautic Partners-backed master distributor, has acquired Star Stainless Screw Company in partnership with Star management. The acquisition adds Star's 14 branch footprint across the U.S. and Canada to LSG's platform to expand distribution reach and product availability in the specialty fasteners market.

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.