Sherrill, Inc. (Platte River Equity Portfolio Company) Acquires Bishop Company and Sterling Rope Co.
July 16, 2019
Sherrill, Inc., a Platte River Equity portfolio company based in Greensboro, North Carolina, has completed two add-on acquisitions: California-based arborist distributor Bishop Company and Maine-based life-safety rope manufacturer Sterling Rope Company, Inc. Both businesses will continue to operate from their existing locations as Sherrill expands its product offering and distribution capabilities to better serve professional arborists.
- Buyers
- Sherrill, Inc., Platte River Equity
- Targets
- Bishop Company, Sterling Rope Company, Inc.
- Platforms
- Sherrill, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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