The Edgewater Funds acquires Parker Manufacturing Group

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners acquires Parker Manufacturing Group

August 27, 2026

Industrial Services

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners acquired Parker Manufacturing Group to build a leading platform of highly engineered fastening solutions. Parker’s co-founder Robert Parker and COO Geoff Tumang are expected to continue with the business, and Edgewater plans to support expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

The Edgewater Funds invests in Parker Manufacturing Group (fastener platform) backed by Barings

August 26, 2026

Industrial Services

The Edgewater Funds invested in Parker Manufacturing Group as part of its fastener platform strategy focused on aerospace and defense, leveraging Parker’s highly engineered manufacturing capabilities. Barings led senior secured credit facilities financing the investment, which Edgewater framed as its second investment in the fastener platform following AFT Industries.

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners Invests in AFT Industries, Inc.

April 14, 2026

Industrial Services

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P. (“Edgewater”) announced an investment in AFT Industries, Inc. (“AFT”), a Mansfield, Texas-based supplier of fasteners and industrial hardware with integrated metal finishing and electroplating/painting, plus kitting and distribution capabilities. The investment launches a new Edgewater platform aimed at scaling in the fragmented engineered fastener and value-added services sector through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners Invests in Boulden Company, Inc.

August 8, 2025

Manufacturing

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P. (The Edgewater Funds) has made an investment in Boulden Company, Inc., a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based supplier of wear components and services for high-value reciprocating and rotating equipment. The investment launches a new Edgewater platform focused on aftermarket wear components, materials solutions, and services; Edgewater plans to scale the platform through organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions while partnering with founder Brian Boulden and the existing management team.

Edgewater Funds and Partners Invest in Turbine Engine Specialists (TES)

October 17, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P. led an investment in Turbine Engine Specialists (TES), a Fort Worth, Texas–based aftermarket provider of turbine engine MRO, rental and parts distribution for the global private aviation market. The transaction includes co-investors Banbury Private Capital, HF Capital and existing investor Killick Capital; TES will retain its full leadership team as the investors provide capital to support the company’s growth initiatives.

Investindustrial Acquires Parker Food Group from The Riverside Company

August 11, 2022

Food & Beverage

An investment vehicle held by Investindustrial VII L.P. has acquired Parker Food Group (PFG), a Fort Worth–based developer and manufacturer of specialty inclusions, toppings and bakery/confectionery components, from The Riverside Company. Investindustrial plans to integrate PFG into its broader food ingredients group to accelerate growth and expand capabilities and market reach.