LFM Capital Acquires Novex, Inc.

Apollo Funds to Acquire Majority Stake in Novolex

February 14, 2022

Packaging

Funds managed by Apollo affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Novolex from funds managed by Carlyle, with Carlyle retaining a minority interest. Novolex, a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina with more than 10,000 employees and 57 manufacturing facilities, will look to leverage Apollo's resources to expand customer relationships, sustainability initiatives and product innovation.

Novolex Acquires Flexo Converters USA, Inc.

July 1, 2021

Packaging

Novolex, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, has acquired Flexo Converters USA, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of stock, custom and recycled paper bags and sacks headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut, with an additional plant in Monroe, Georgia. Flexo's products will be sold under the Novolex Duro Bag brand and the acquisition adds production capacity to support rising demand from foodservice and grocery customers; eligible full‑time Flexo employees will join Novolex.

Vertu Capital and BDC Capital Acquire Firmex from Novacap

February 5, 2019

Software

Vertu Capital partnered with BDC Capital and Firmex management to acquire Toronto-based virtual data room provider Firmex from private equity firm Novacap. Financial terms were not disclosed; Bank of Montreal provided debt financing and Firmex management retains a minority stake while Novacap exits.

LFM Capital and Tecum Capital Invest in Marcy Laboratories

April 22, 2025

Manufacturing

LFM Capital led a control investment in Marcy Laboratories, a Glendale Heights, Illinois-based contract manufacturer serving fragrance and beauty brands, with Tecum Capital supporting the transaction. Management (Kevin Morton and Mike Buehler) will continue to lead the company and the investors plan to expand Marcy's operations, automation, and manufacturing capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

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.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Fumex Air Filtration Systems

December 17, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Fumex Air Filtration Systems, a Kennesaw, Georgia-based designer and manufacturer of industrial fume extraction and air filtration solutions. Fumex CEO Kevin East is reinvesting and will remain in place; Vance Street plans to support product development, organic growth and pursue strategic M&A opportunities to expand the business.