Ronin-backed Engenuity Acquires Woodmaxx

Ronin Equity Partners Creates DK2 Platform with Acquisitions of DK2, SnowBear and Currahee Trailers

June 14, 2022

Manufacturing

Ronin Equity Partners acquired and merged three manufacturers — DK2, SnowBear and Currahee Trailers — to create a North American platform operating under the DK2 name focused on outdoor power equipment and utility trailers. The combined group, backed by co-investors and LPs (including Harvey & Company, Stephens Capital Partners, Northwood Ventures and Knott Partners), will pursue a buy-and-build strategy to scale manufacturing, expand distribution (including major home-improvement channels) and fund further add-on acquisitions.

Emko Capital Recapitalizes Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools to Form SMX Industrial Solutions

October 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital recapitalized Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools and created the new holding company SMX Industrial Solutions to combine the two metal-fabrication equipment brands. Tecum Capital provided supporting debt and equity and Woodforest National Bank participated in financing; the new platform will broaden the companies' product portfolio and support future acquisitions across manufacturing, construction and energy end markets.

Boyne Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Double Wood Supplements

January 25, 2021

Consumer Products

An affiliate of Boyne Capital acquired a majority interest in Double Wood, LLC, a Philadelphia-based direct-to-consumer nutritional supplements company. Boyne partnered with SALT Venture Partners on the transaction; SALT principal Eric Wenke joins Double Wood as CEO as the company pursues growth of its product portfolio and e-commerce distribution.

Spartaco (Platte River Equity Portfolio) Acquires Ronin Revolution Corp.

August 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Spartaco Companies, a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Ronin Revolution Corp., a Placentia, California manufacturer of battery-powered ascenders and climbing accessories. The acquisition adds Ronin's powered ascenders to Spartaco's portfolio of professional-grade tools to expand capabilities and accelerate Ronin's growth across telecommunications, utility, arborist and military end markets.

Specialty Products and Insulation Acquires Thermaxx, LLC

July 22, 2021

Industrial Services

Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital (DPC), has acquired Thermaxx, LLC, a West Haven, Connecticut-based designer, manufacturer and installer of removable insulation covers. Thermaxx's patented energy-savings sensors and mechanical insulation asset management system will expand SPI's insulation product and service capabilities across commercial and industrial facilities in the United States.

Dick's Lumber (RONA inc.) Acquires ZyTech Building Systems from TriWest Capital Partners

October 11, 2023

Manufacturing

Dick's Lumber, a banner of RONA inc., has acquired ZyTech Building Systems LP from TriWest Capital Partners. The acquisition expands Dick's Lumber/RONA's design and manufacturing footprint in Western Canada — strengthening capabilities to serve builders and developers across Alberta and Saskatchewan.