LFM Capital Invests in ShopSabre

ShopSabre Acquires Langmuir Systems

January 20, 2023

Manufacturing

LFM Capital-backed ShopSabre has acquired Langmuir Systems, a Conroe, Texas-based designer and assembler of affordable CNC plasma, CNC milling, and welding technology. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is intended to expand product development and broaden ShopSabre's addressable market across hobbyist, prosumer and light-commercial metalworking customers.

LFM Capital Invests in J&E Precision Tool

January 9, 2020

Manufacturing

LFM Capital has made a control investment in J&E Precision Tool, adding the precision machining company to its portfolio to support growth and capability investments. J&E, based in Southampton, Massachusetts, supplies precision components to aerospace, defense, and other high-precision end markets and has appointed Sean Holly as CEO as part of the partnership.

LFM Capital Adds APQS to Its Portfolio

January 25, 2023

Manufacturing

LFM Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm, has invested in APQS, a Carroll, Iowa-based designer and manufacturer of longarm quilting machines. LFM said it will partner with APQS management to leverage operational expertise and drive future growth for the premium quilting equipment brand.

LFM Capital Invests in Accelevation LLC

August 30, 2022

Manufacturing

LFM Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services, has invested in Accelevation LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturing group serving data center, electric vehicle, and robotics markets. Financial terms were not disclosed; the investment will be the third portfolio company in LFM's third fund and is intended to support Accelevation's growth in the high-growth data center market.

LFM Capital Invests in Current Tools

January 10, 2024

Manufacturing

LFM Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm, has invested in Current Tools, LLC, a manufacturer of specialized cable-pulling and conduit-bending tools headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina. The investment makes Current Tools the seventh platform company in LFM's third fund and will support the company's U.S.-based manufacturing growth and expansion of product offerings for electrical and mechanical contractors.

LFM Capital Acquires Heartland Steel Products

April 2, 2024

Manufacturing

LFM Capital has acquired Heartland Steel Products, a U.S.-based manufacturer of structural steel platforms, pallet racking systems and material-handling products sold under the SpaceRAK and Heartland Engineered Products brands. LFM said it will invest in Heartland’s manufacturing capabilities, optimize facility workflows and add engineering and leadership talent to support growing demand from distribution, warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment.