Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Acquires Wabash Castings

Monomoy Capital Partners Acquires Waupaca Foundry from Proterial

December 21, 2023

Manufacturing

Monomoy Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waupaca Foundry, Inc., North America's leading supplier of cast and machined iron castings, from Proterial, Ltd.; the transaction closed in early 2024. Headquartered in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,000 people and serves automotive, industrial machinery, agriculture and construction end markets; Monomoy says it will partner with existing management to drive growth and operational improvements.

Fulton Asset Management Acquires AFCO Industries

August 25, 2025

Building Products

Fulton Asset Management, a family-backed investment platform based in Chicago, has acquired AFCO Industries, Inc., a vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and composite building products and a provider of CNC metal fabrication and contract manufacturing services headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana. AFCO's existing leadership will remain in place; Fulton said the deal expands its industrial portfolio and reflects a long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

Altus Capital-backed Winsert Acquires Alloy Cast Products, Inc.

October 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Winsert, a portfolio company of Altus Capital Partners, has acquired Alloy Cast Products, Inc. (ACP), an investment casting and machining manufacturer of exotic cobalt alloys based in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The transaction is Altus' first add-on for Winsert since acquiring the platform earlier in 2022 and expands Winsert's casting and machining capabilities for aerospace, power generation, emissions control, and OEM customers.

Astec Industries Acquires CWMF, LLC for $67.5M

January 2, 2026

Manufacturing

Astec Industries, Inc. completed the acquisition of CWMF, LLC for $67.5 million in cash, adding roughly $50 million of annual revenue to Astec's Infrastructure Solutions segment. The purchase is expected to be EPS-accretive, improve gross profit and adjusted EBITDA margins, deliver synergies by the end of year one, and expand Astec's capacity and regional customer relationships in the Midwest, South-Central and Great Lakes regions.

Altus Capital Partners Acquires Winsert, LLC

March 2, 2022

Manufacturing

Altus Capital Partners completed a platform acquisition of Winsert, LLC, a Marinette, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of specialty alloys and precision metal engine components. The private equity firm will partner with Winsert's existing management to drive growth across trucking, transportation, power generation and aerospace end markets through organic expansion and bolt-on acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Auxo Investment Partners Acquires Bay Cast Incorporated and Bay Cast Technologies

May 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Auxo Investment Partners has acquired Bay Cast Incorporated and Bay Cast Technologies, a Bay City, Michigan-based integrated steel casting and precision machining business, in a transaction that brings the family-owned business into Auxo’s manufacturing platform. The Holman family and existing leadership retained significant ownership and will continue to run the business as Auxo provides capital and operational support to drive growth and innovation.