TJM Capital Partners Acquires Midwest Automation LLC
November 22, 2021
TJM Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Midwest Automation LLC, a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of industrial machinery for metal deburring, edge rounding and surface finishing. Kenny Holley, the past president and owner, exited the business and Micah Coleman (CEO of Timesavers LLC and Dubois Equipment Co.) will serve as incoming CEO as TJM looks to expand Midwest Automation's capabilities and grow the business.
- Buyers
- TJM Capital Partners
- Targets
- Midwest Automation LLC
- Sellers
- Kenny Holley (past president and owner)
- Platforms
- InCompass (platform company of TJM Capital Partners)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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