Premier Needle Arts (Blue Point) Acquires Berroco, Inc.

Blue Point-Backed Local Crafts Group Acquires Jimmy Beans Wool

April 16, 2025

Retail

Blue Point Capital Partners, together with its portfolio company Local Crafts Group, has acquired Jimmy Beans Wool, a Reno-based retailer and distributor of yarn, knitting patterns, tools and accessories. The deal brings Jimmy Beans' boutique yarn lines and acquired brands into Local Crafts' platform, strengthening distribution, manufacturing capabilities and support for independent yarn stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Blue Point Capital Partners Acquires Weaver Leather from River Associates

March 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Weaver Leather, a Mt. Hope, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of branded and non-branded leather, nylon/synthetic, hardware and accessory products, from River Associates Investments. Blue Point partnered with Weaver management (including CEO Jason Weaver) to support organic growth, expand digital and supply-chain capabilities, and pursue add-on acquisitions as it builds Weaver as a local platform.

Blue Point Capital Partners Acquires Mattco Forge, Inc.

December 9, 2019

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Mattco Forge, Inc., a Paramount, California-based designer and manufacturer of engineered forged metal products serving the aerospace & defense industry. Blue Point said it will partner with management to expand Mattco's production capabilities, improve supply chain management and enhance business infrastructure as a Blue Point IV platform investment.

Blue Point-backed Transtar Holding Company Acquires PPi Automotive

June 18, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company Transtar Holding Company have acquired PPi Automotive, a family-owned automotive parts wholesale distributor with three warehouses serving the greater Pittsburgh area. The add-on expands Transtar/NexaMotion Group's general repair distribution footprint in the Northeast and strengthens its aftermarket distribution capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Branford Castle Acquires Handi Quilter from Premier Needle Arts

June 23, 2022

Manufacturing

Branford Castle Partners II has acquired Handi Quilter, a North Salt Lake, Utah-based manufacturer and designer of longarm quilting machines, from Premier Needle Arts (a Blue Point Capital platform). Handi Quilter's CEO Mark Hyland and President & COO Darren Denning are investing alongside Branford; senior debt was provided by Apogem Capital and mezzanine financing by Siguler Guff. Terms were not disclosed.

Blue Point Capital Partners Acquires Brimar Industries

December 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Brimar Industries, a Garfield, New Jersey–based manufacturer and e-commerce seller of safety signs, pipe markers, valve tags and related products. Blue Point will support Brimar's digital-first e-commerce strategy and pursue growth through data & digital capabilities, supply-chain optimization, human capital initiatives and potential add-on acquisitions.