Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Barco Products

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Burco, Inc.

April 26, 2023

Manufacturing

Argosy Private Equity acquired Burco, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of replacement side-view mirror glass and related products. Argosy partnered with Guy Boitos of Stone River Capital Partners on the deal and said it will implement its Value Acceleration Methodology to expand product lines, leverage Burco's e-commerce platform, and pursue geographic growth.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Richwood Industries

April 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Argosy Private Equity acquired Richwood Industries, a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer and distributor of composite panels, plywood, PolyBak backers, and related millwork products. Argosy partnered with Guy Boitos of Stone River Capital Partners to support Richwood’s growth plan, focusing on expanding product offerings, distribution services, and strategic marketing and pricing initiatives.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Wize Solutions

December 14, 2023

Industrial Services

Argosy Private Equity has acquired a controlling interest in Wize Solutions, a Salt Lake City–based full-service warehouse racking, automation, and dock & door installation company. Argosy will deploy its Value Acceleration Methodology to expand sales and marketing, improve processes and technology, pursue strategic hiring, and evaluate add-on acquisitions to drive growth.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Preco, Inc.

March 11, 2022

Manufacturing

Argosy Private Equity acquired Preco, Inc. (which will become Preco, LLC) in a platform buyout that closed on March 11, 2022. Preco is a designer and manufacturer of laser processing and specialty die cutting systems and a major contract manufacturing services provider headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas; Argosy intends to grow the business through development of the company's product and service offerings.

Argosy Investment Partners Acquires Walpole Outdoors

February 26, 2019

Manufacturing

On February 26, 2019, Argosy Investment Partners V, L.P. (together with its parallel fund) acquired Walpole Outdoors, a U.S.-based manufacturer and D2C marketer of high-end outdoor products. Argosy said it will work with Walpole’s management to implement growth strategies and operational improvements including manufacturing rationalization, marketing optimization, geographic expansion and e-commerce growth.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Mr. Splash Car Wash

January 9, 2025

Consumer Products

Argosy Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in Mr. Splash Car Wash, a 6-site express car wash chain in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin area, with two additional development sites planned by the end of 2025. Argosy will partner with co-owners Jeff Joos and Tony Ruiz (who will remain significant owners) to professionalize operations, pursue acquisitions and new site development, and grow membership-driven revenues.