Massey Capital Acquires SMS Machine Tools Limited
April 22, 2022
Toronto-based private equity firm Massey Capital, in partnership with industry executive Craig Collison, has acquired SMS Machine Tools Limited, a long-established distributor and servicer of CNC machines serving Ontario and Quebec. Existing management will remain in place—Brian Smith as President and Craig Collison as General Manager—while Massey partner Scott Newhouse will join as CEO as the firm looks to grow the business over the long term.
- Buyers
- Massey Capital, Craig Collison
- Targets
- SMS Machine Tools Limited
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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