MPE Partners Invests in Ideal Aluminum, LLC

MPE Partners Invests in 80/20 Inc.

March 3, 2021

Manufacturing

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in 80/20 Inc., a Columbia City, Indiana-based manufacturer of aluminum T-slotted building systems, to support accelerated growth and product/capability expansion. Financing was provided by Antares, Churchill Asset Management, and Manulife Investment Management; terms were not disclosed.

Soil Nail Holdings (KKR Affiliate) Acquires Ideal Fencing Corp. from U.S. Fence Solutions

November 22, 2023

Construction

Soil Nail Holdings, an investment platform affiliated with KKR, has acquired Ideal Fencing Corp. from U.S. Fence Solutions, a portfolio company of Building Industry Partners. Ideal, based in Erie, Colorado, is a fabricator and installer of highway and bridge guardrail, chain-link, and iron fencing and employs a team of just over 50 people.

MSouth Equity Partners Invests in American Metals Supply

November 18, 2021

Industrial Services

MSouth Equity Partners has completed an investment in American Metals Supply, a Tampa-based distributor of specialty aluminum products. The partnership with the company's founder and management will support AMS's growth and expansion into new and existing markets.

MPE Partners Invests in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.

October 19, 2023

Industrial Services

MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co., a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products. The transaction partners MPE with the Somers family to support Mid-States' next phase of growth, including improved product availability and organic and inorganic geographic expansion.

Founders East Capital Partners Invests in Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal

November 8, 2023

Building Products

Founders East Capital Partners has completed an investment in Alumitech Architectural Glass and Metal, a Halifax-based provider of engineered curtain walls, architectural windows, skylights, storefronts, doors, metal cladding and custom fabricated architectural glass. Founder Norsat Eblaghi will remain an owner and director and will work with Founders East to select and mentor the company’s next president as part of a succession-focused recapitalization to support the company’s next phase of growth.

UFP Industries Subsidiary Deckorators Acquires Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing

December 27, 2021

Building Products

UFP Industries’ subsidiary Deckorators, Inc. acquired Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing Inc., a Howell, Michigan manufacturer of ornamental aluminum fencing, gates and railing, for $25.0 million with an additional $2.0 million contingent on performance. The acquisition adds aluminum fencing and railing to Deckorators’ product lineup and preserves existing Ultra leadership while expanding UFP’s building-products offerings.