Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Northern Wholesale Supply
March 4, 2021
Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Northern Wholesale Supply (NWS), a Hugo, Minnesota–based distributor of RV and marine parts and accessories founded in 1984 that sells over 30,000 SKUs and markets proprietary products such as the Extreme Max line. Wynnchurch said it will partner with NWS management to grow the business as a platform investment from its Fund V.
- Buyers
- Wynnchurch Capital
- Targets
- Northern Wholesale Supply, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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