SKB Cases (MPE Partners) Acquires NANUK Gear Protection

MPE Partners Invests in SKB Cases

January 21, 2025

Manufacturing

MPE Partners announced an investment in SKB Cases, a leading manufacturer of specialty protective cases headquartered in Orange, California. The transaction partners MPE with founders and senior management to accelerate growth, with MPE citing investments in product development and customer support as priorities.

Platinum Equity Acquires Pelican Products

December 31, 2021

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of Pelican Products, a Torrance, California-based manufacturer of high-performance protective cases, portable lighting systems and temperature-controlled packaging (Peli BioThermal). The deal, purchased from Behrman Capital, positions Pelican as a platform for growth under Platinum Equity with management, led by CEO Phil Gyori, remaining in place; financial terms were not disclosed.

Pelican Energy Partners Acquires Skolnik Industries

January 13, 2025

Manufacturing

Houston-based private equity firm Pelican Energy Partners has acquired Skolnik Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of customized carbon and stainless steel drums serving commercial and regulated end markets, including the nuclear industry. Skolnik will remain led by its current president, Dean Ricker; Pelican said the company's nuclear business was a key factor in the transaction as the firm continues to invest in nuclear-focused energy equipment and services.

SK Capital Partners Acquires Isolatek International

August 29, 2023

Building Products

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP have acquired Isolatek International, a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of passive fireproofing technologies based in Stanhope, New Jersey. Terms were not disclosed; debt financing was provided by Bank of America and SK Capital said it will leverage its specialty materials expertise and portfolio to drive Isolatek's next phase of growth.

Pelican Intl Inc. Acquires The KL Companies (KL Outdoor)

March 23, 2026

Manufacturing

Pelican Intl Inc. announced the acquisition of The KL Companies, Inc. (KL Outdoor), a Muskegon, Michigan-based paddlesports and outdoor equipment manufacturer. The deal is intended to strengthen Pelican’s position as a North American paddlesports platform by combining brand portfolios, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution networks and by expanding Pelican’s U.S. footprint with Michigan-based operations.

B2B Industrial Packaging Acquires Pioneer Packaging Worldwide

August 19, 2021

Packaging

GenNx360 Capital Partners portfolio company B2B Industrial Packaging has acquired Pioneer Packaging Worldwide, a Phoenix-based provider of custom packaging solutions. The deal is B2B's fifth add-on since GenNx360's investment in October 2020 and expands B2B's product and service footprint in industrial, retail and moving/storage end markets.