Manufacturing Acquisitions in 2024
Acquisition Volume in Manufacturing in 2024 by Year
Last 5 years
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December 31, 2024
- Buyer
- POET Technologies Inc.
- Target
- Super Photonics Integrated Circuit Xiamen Co., Ltd. (SPX)
- Seller
- Quanzhou San'an Optical Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (Sanan)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Fujian, China
- Type
- Buyout
POET Technologies completed the acquisition of the remaining 24.8% equity in Super Photonics Xiamen (SPX) from Quanzhou San'an (Sanan) for US$6.5 million (payable over five years) and purchased SPX's production equipment for US$3.8 million. The deal gives POET 100% ownership of SPX, strengthens its ‘China Plus One’ manufacturing footprint and expands production capacity for 800G+ optical engines serving AI and hyperscale data center markets.
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December 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Star8 Corp.
- Target
- TOMAHAWK SRL
- Seller
- Pino Impagliazzo
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Abruzzo, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Star8 Corp. announced it will merge with Italian EV motorcycle company TOMAHAWK SRL. The merger is intended to provide TOMAHAWK with access to capital markets and new distribution channels across the Americas and beyond, while expanding production and marketing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Gamber-Johnson
- Target
- American Aluminum Accessories, Inc.
- Seller
- Thomas Swain, Linda Lawson
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Gamber-Johnson, a Main Street Capital portfolio company based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, has acquired American Aluminum Accessories, Inc., a Perry, Florida-based specialty aluminum manufacturer serving law enforcement, public safety and fleet markets. Skyway Capital Markets advised the sellers (siblings Thomas Swain and Linda Lawson); Jennifer Arnold will continue to lead the Perry facility as General Manager while the business operates as part of the Team GJ family.
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Osceola Capital, Texas Republic Signs (TRS)
- Target
- Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing
- Seller
- Baker family (owners of Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Osceola Capital acquired Bakers' Signs & Manufacturing (closed December 27, 2024) and is combining the business with its platform investment, Texas Republic Signs (TRS). The deal will expand manufacturing capacity, installation resources, and service offerings across Texas while Bakers' president Matt Baker remains with the business.
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Meridian Adhesives Group
- Target
- PAS Bangkok Co., Ltd.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Type
- Addon
Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired PAS Bangkok Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based adhesive specialist and distributor, to expand Meridian’s presence across Southeast Asia. PAS Bangkok — which distributes adhesives, sealants, tapes, cleaning chemicals, greases and dispensing/curing equipment to advanced electronics and manufacturing customers — will be integrated into Meridian’s APAC operations to provide localized support and broaden product offerings.
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December 24, 2024
- Buyer
- LindFast Solutions Group, Nautic Partners
- Target
- Big Bolt
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has completed the acquisition of Big Bolt, a Bloomingdale, Illinois-based manufacturer of specialty fasteners. The add-on acquisition expands LSG's manufacturing capabilities and product offering to better serve distributor customers across North America; Lincoln International acted as exclusive financial advisor to Big Bolt.
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December 23, 2024
- Buyer
- PML Sound International, Paradigm, MartinLogan
- Target
- GoldenEar Studio Inc.
- Seller
- AudioQuest
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PML Sound International—parent of Paradigm, Anthem and MartinLogan—has acquired loudspeaker maker GoldenEar from AudioQuest. GoldenEar will operate as GoldenEar Studio Inc. beginning January 1, 2025 and will be integrated into PML's engineering and manufacturing operations, with a temporary pause in operations during January 2025 to enable integration.
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December 23, 2024
- Buyer
- CROWD (Creators of the Outside World B.V.)
- Target
- Armada Mobility B.V.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Type
- Addon
Creators of the Outside World (CROWD) has acquired Armada Mobility B.V., a Dutch provider of street furniture, traveler information systems, bicycle storage and station wayfinding solutions. The deal expands CROWD's product and smart-city service offerings and reinforces its strategy to grow via buy-and-build while enhancing circularity and long-term maintenance capabilities.
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Saothair Capital Partners, LLC
- Target
- T BAILEY, LLC
- Seller
- Gene Tanaka
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in T BAILEY, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of above-ground industrial tanks, pressure vessels, marine pontoons and other large custom steel solutions based in Anacortes, Washington. Founder and CEO Gene Tanaka will remain in a meaningful ownership position and continue to lead the business; financing was provided by Polen Capital and legal/financial advisors included McGuireWoods, Holland & Hart and TM Capital.
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Chroma Color Corporation
- Target
- Spectra Color, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chroma Color Corporation acquired Spectra Color, Inc., a Corona, California-based custom manufacturer of colorants, masterbatch and pre-colored resin compounds. The deal expands Chroma Color's West Coast manufacturing footprint and enhances its colorant and resin capabilities to better serve medical, healthcare, agriculture and consumer end-markets.
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Balmoral Funds LLC (affiliate)
- Target
- R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
- Seller
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Knorr-Bremse
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (a North American subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse). The transaction establishes Sheppard as an independent, PE-backed platform focused on steering technologies for Class 5-8 trucks, with management and operational investment planned to drive growth and innovation.
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- ASSA ABLOY
- Target
- Norshield Security Products
- Seller
- Spell Family Office, Spell Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Norshield Security Products, a U.S.-based manufacturer of certified ballistic, attack- and blast-resistant openings and enclosures, based in Montgomery, Alabama. The acquisition, from the Spell Family Office/Spell Capital Partners, expands ASSA ABLOY's high-security product portfolio and is expected to be accretive to earnings immediately.
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- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Essential Compositions
- Seller
- Catalá family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Valencian Community, Spain
- Type
- Buyout
The Riverside Company, via an affiliated European fund, has acquired a controlling stake in Essential Compositions, a Gandía, Spain-based developer and manufacturer of fragrances. Riverside will support the company's commercial and R&D expansion, pursue a buy-and-build strategy in the specialty ingredients/fragrance space, and the Catalá family will reinvest alongside Riverside.
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- Buyer
- Peak Rock Capital (affiliate)
- Target
- Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO)
- Seller
- TAPCO co-owners (including Andy Bergholz)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has completed the acquisition of Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO), a Brown Deer, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of intelligent transportation systems and traffic safety products. Peak Rock said it will invest in product, service and operational capabilities to accelerate growth and pursue accretive acquisitions while supporting TAPCO's leadership and employees.
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December 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Gladstone Investment Corporation
- Target
- Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc.
- Seller
- Nielsen-Kellerman executive leadership team
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) acquired Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc. on December 19, 2024, providing both equity capital and senior secured debt to complete the transaction. Nielsen-Kellerman, a Boothwyn, Pennsylvania-based designer and manufacturer of rugged environmental measurement and sports performance instruments, will leverage Gladstone's resources to expand market reach and enhance product offerings.
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- Buyer
- L Squared Capital Partners, Select L Squared limited partners (co-investors), Kano executive leadership team (co-investors)
- Target
- Kano Laboratories
- Seller
- Gryphon Investors
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
L Squared Capital Partners has acquired Kano Laboratories, the 85-year-old maker of Kroil penetrating oils and Super Lube synthetic lubricants, from Gryphon Investors. The transaction — led by L Squared's Fund IV with co-investment from select limited partners and participation from Kano's executive leadership team — positions Kano as a platform for add-on acquisitions targeted at specialty chemical and industrial MRO businesses.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- ICAPE Group
- Target
- ALR Services Ltd.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
The ICAPE Group has acquired 100% of ALR Services Ltd., a UK-based printed circuit board (PCB) distributor. The acquisition gives ICAPE a direct footprint in the United Kingdom, adds a portfolio of ~300 EMS and OEM customers and expected 2024 revenue of ~£2.5m; the deal was financed in cash and will be consolidated from January 1, 2025.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- MultiTech Industries, Argonaut Private Equity
- Target
- Sandin Manufacturing
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
MultiTech Industries, a portfolio company of Argonaut Private Equity, has acquired Sandin Manufacturing in a strategic add-on transaction. Dresner Partners served as sell-side advisor; the acquisition expands MultiTech’s manufacturing footprint and capabilities in wire rope, cable and coated metal products.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- The Vomela Companies
- Target
- Color Reflections (Las Vegas)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Vomela Companies has acquired the business of Color Reflections of Las Vegas to operate as part of Vomela’s Fusion Imaging Group. The add-on expands Vomela’s geographic presence and production/support capabilities in the events, tradeshow and retail graphics markets.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Power Grid Components
- Target
- Elliott Industries
- Seller
- Elliott family / Elliott Industries shareholders
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Power Grid Components (PGC), a Blackstone portfolio company, has acquired Elliott Industries, a custom manufacturer of electrical equipment based in Bossier City, Louisiana. The acquisition is an add-on to PGC's power distribution portfolio and will preserve the Elliott brand while leveraging PGC's resources to drive growth and product innovation.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- ASSA ABLOY
- Target
- Roger Sp. z o.o. sp.k.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Poland
- Type
- Buyout
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Roger Sp. z o.o. sp.k., a Polish manufacturer of on‑premise electronic access control systems and related hardware. Roger, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Gościszewo, Poland, has about 100 employees and reported 2023 sales of ~MPLN 42 (approx. MSEK 110); ASSA ABLOY says the deal is accretive to EPS and expands its product portfolio.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Vance Street Capital
- Target
- Fumex Air Filtration Systems
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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December 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Laser Photonics Corporation
- Target
- Control Micro Systems, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) acquired Control Micro Systems, Inc. (CMS) for approximately $1.05 million ($950,000 cash and $100,000 in common stock). The acquisition expands Laser Photonics' engineering capabilities and entry into the pharmaceutical market, with CMS bringing precision laser drilling systems and a revenue backlog of over $3.7 million.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- CPM Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Jacobs Global
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CPM Holdings, Inc. (CPM) has acquired Jacobs Global, a supplier of aftermarket parts for hammermills and pellet mills. The deal expands CPM's product portfolio and capacity to better serve customers across the animal feed, oilseed and biomass/pellet markets.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Nordifa AB
- Target
- Sporda Nonwoven
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Jönköping County, Sweden
- Type
- Buyout
Nordifa AB, a Swedish manufacturer of technical textiles, has acquired Sporda Nonwoven after the latter declared bankruptcy on November 18. Nordifa will keep Sporda operating as an independent company under current executives Jonas Rylander and Anna Hallberg, aiming to preserve jobs and pursue long-term synergies in material supply and technical development across markets such as filtration, acoustics and insulation.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- 3Z Brands
- Target
- Southerland
- Seller
- Argosy Private Equity
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
3Z Brands, a vertically integrated mattress manufacturer and DTC brand portfolio, has acquired Southerland, a 120+-year-old mattress manufacturer with four U.S. production facilities. The deal expands 3Z's nationwide manufacturing footprint (adding East Coast capacity in Nashville), brings Southerland's in-house transportation business into 3Z, and positions the combined company to better serve retail and e-commerce customers across 43 states.
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- Buyer
- Carey International Group (CIG)
- Target
- CSM (solar panel manufacturing business)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carey International Group (CIG) acquired CSM, a solar panel manufacturing business, after raising new equity in May 2024 that funded the purchase. The acquisition is part of CIG's broader strategy to build a US-based solar manufacturing capability to support its utility-scale and renewables pipeline.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- MBK Partners, Young Poong, Korea Corporate Investment Holdings Co.
- Target
- Korea Zinc
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Korea
- Type
- Buyout
MBK Partners, in concert with Young Poong, is pursuing a hostile takeover of Korea Zinc. Korea Zinc has publicly demanded greater transparency around the shareholder/call-option arrangement, while other reporting raises concerns that MBK overpaid for additional shares and used borrowed funds to finance the bid.
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December 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Solix Group AB
- Target
- Automation, Navigation and Control System (ANCS) business
- Seller
- Wärtsilä Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Finland
- Type
- Divestiture
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Automation, Navigation and Control System (ANCS) business to Swedish investment company Solix Group AB. ANCS— a global provider of marine navigation, automation, sensors and dynamic positioning systems with ~€200m revenue in 2023—will transfer to Solix subject to approvals expected in Q2 2025.
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December 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Triton (funds advised by Triton)
- Target
- Bosch Security and Communications Technology product business (BSCT)
- Seller
- Bosch Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Funds advised by Triton have signed an agreement to acquire the Bosch Security and Communications Technology product business (BSCT) from the Bosch Group. BSCT—maker of video surveillance, access and intrusion control, and professional communication products (brands include Dynacord, Electro-Voice, RTS, Telex)—has ~4,300 employees, generated more than €1 billion in revenues in FY2023, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of H1 2025 subject to regulatory approvals.
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December 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC
- Target
- Island Plastics, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC has acquired Island Plastics, LLC, a Flint, Michigan-based producer of 100% post-consumer recycled LLDPE/LDPE film-grade resin. The purchase expands Revolution’s mechanical recycling and PCR production capabilities — including plans to leverage its recent FDA Letter of No Objection to offer clear food-grade PCR for flexible food packaging and other end markets.
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December 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Moss, EagleTree Capital
- Target
- Stretch Shapes
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Moss, a global producer of branded-experience graphics and structures, has acquired Stretch Shapes, a Eugene, Oregon-based supplier of tension fabric products used in live events and experiential environments. The deal — executed by Moss (a portfolio company of EagleTree Capital) — strengthens Moss’s production capabilities and west-coast footprint while keeping the Stretch Shapes leadership and team in place.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- United Safety & Survivability Corporation
- Target
- Dafo Vehicle
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Stockholm County, Sweden
- Type
- Buyout
United Safety & Survivability Corporation has acquired Sweden-based Dafo Vehicle, a developer and manufacturer of environmentally focused fire suppression systems for rolling stock and commercial vehicles. The deal expands United Safety's product capabilities in mobile and special-hazard fire suppression and strengthens its geographic presence in Europe and the global aftermarket.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Virtium
- Target
- Embedded Artists AB
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Skåne County, Sweden
- Type
- Addon
Virtium, a PE-backed industrial memory and storage solutions provider, has acquired Embedded Artists AB, a Sweden-based developer of system-on-module (SOM), AI accelerator and connectivity modules for Edge AI and industrial applications. The deal expands Virtium's compute, edge AI, connectivity and software capabilities and supports global manufacturing scale via Virtium's U.S. and Vietnam facilities.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Patriot Capital
- Target
- Libra Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Patriot Capital announced a new growth investment in Libra Industries, an existing portfolio company of CW Industrial Partners, to support the company's next stage of growth. Libra is a U.S.-based systems integrator and outsourced manufacturing partner providing PCBA/EMS, precision machining and metal fabrication to semiconductor, medical, aerospace and industrial OEM markets.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- DexKo Global Inc., AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group
- Target
- Cerma Srl
- Seller
- Cerma family shareholders (Ruozi family)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
DexKo Global Inc., through its AL-KO Vehicle Technology unit, has acquired Cerma Srl, a family-owned Italian manufacturer of high-precision hydraulic valves, manifolds and turned components based in Vezzano sul Crostolo, Emilia-Romagna. The purchase strengthens DexKo/AL‑KO’s hydraulics value chain and expands its product range for off‑highway and industrial end markets; financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Eagle Materials Inc.
- Target
- Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC, a pure-play aggregates business serving the Pittsburgh and broader Western Pennsylvania markets. The deal is valued at $152.5 million, subject to post-closing adjustments, and is expected to close within the next 60 days subject to customary conditions.
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December 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Vance Street Capital
- Target
- System Seals
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.
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- Buyer
- Jennmar, Jennchem
- Target
- Pyro‑Chem (Pyro‑Chem division of Wright‑Mix Material Solutions, LLC)
- Seller
- Wright‑Mix Material Solutions, LLC, Wright Concrete and Construction, Shannon Wright, Kendall Wright
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Jennmar, a FalconPoint Partners portfolio company, through its Jennchem subsidiary acquired the Pyro‑Chem line of pre‑mixed fire‑retardant ventilation sealant products from Wright‑Mix Material Solutions, LLC’s Pyro‑Chem division. The asset purchase adds Pyro‑Chem’s product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to Jennchem, expanding Jennmar’s offering for the underground mining and construction markets.
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- Buyer
- Precision Roll Solutions, LLC, Guardian Capital Partners
- Target
- ARC International
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Precision Roll Solutions, a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners, acquired Charlotte-based ARC International on December 9, 2024. The add-on purchase expands PRS's engraving and manufacturing capabilities for the corrugated packaging market, increasing capacity and product offering; terms were not disclosed.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Seatex
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Riverside Company has acquired Seatex, a specialty chemical formulator and manufacturer headquartered in Rosenberg, Texas. Comvest Credit Partners acted as administrative agent and sole lender on an $85 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Hydraulic Technologies, Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.
- Target
- Hydra-Slide
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Hydraulic Technologies, a Rockford, Illinois-based manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has made a growth investment in Hydra-Slide, a Guelph, Ontario-based maker of skidding and hydraulic heavy-lift systems. The transaction is intended to expand Hydraulic Technologies' engineered heavy-lift and skidding product offerings and support Hydra-Slide's next phase of growth.
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- Buyer
- Aurora Material Solutions, Nautic Partners
- Target
- Lastique International Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aurora Material Solutions, backed by private equity sponsor Nautic Partners, has acquired Lastique International Corporation and will integrate the business into its Sustainable Product Solutions platform. Lastique, a leading recycler and supplier of rigid PVC and other thermoplastic resins, will operate as a standalone segment under Aurora with existing management retained and will expand Aurora's recycled-content and closed-loop capabilities.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Altus Capital Partners
- Target
- Air Innovations, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Altus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market manufacturing, has acquired Air Innovations, LLC, a North Syracuse, New York-based designer and manufacturer of custom environmental control units (ECUs) serving wine, aerospace, semiconductor, homeland security, and healthcare markets. Financial terms were not disclosed; Air Innovations' management will remain in place and Altus said it will support the company’s growth and end-market diversification.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Dakota Holdings, LLC
- Target
- Ozark Steel Fabricators, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Addon
Dakota Holdings, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired Ozark Steel Fabricators, a Farmington, Missouri structural steel fabricator. The deal is an add-on to Dakota Holdings' platform of structural steel fabricators led by Staley Steel and is intended to expand capabilities and geographic reach across the Central and Midwestern United States, serving data center, industrial, and healthcare construction projects.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Salt Creek Capital
- Target
- Sinclair Designs & Engineering, LLC
- Seller
- Kevin Sinclair
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salt Creek Capital acquired Sinclair Designs & Engineering, LLC (SDE), a Michigan-based manufacturer of solar panel racking systems, in a transaction completed in February 2024. Founder Kevin Sinclair is transitioning into retirement while CEO Kyle Sinclair remains to lead the business as Salt Creek provides capital and strategic support to drive growth in commercial and residential solar markets.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- CenterGate Capital
- Target
- Zyloware Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CenterGate Capital's affiliate has made an investment in Zyloware Corporation, a Port Chester, New York-based provider of eyewear frames founded in 1923. Co-CEOs Jamie and Chris Shyer will remain in leadership as CenterGate partners with management to support growth and enable ownership liquidity.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Main Street Capital Corporation, Unidentified co-investor
- Target
- Gamber-Johnson Holdings, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Addon
Main Street Capital completed a $30.8 million first-lien, senior secured term debt follow-on investment in portfolio company Gamber-Johnson Holdings to support Gamber-Johnson's strategic acquisition of a manufacturer of law enforcement and aftermarket truck accessories. The follow-on represents Main Street's sixth additional investment in Gamber-Johnson since initially partnering with the company's management team in June 2016.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Blanchon Group, IK Partners, Abenex
- Target
- Dr Schutz
- Seller
- Dr Karl-Michael Schutz and family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Blanchon Group has acquired Dr Schutz, the German family-owned specialist in floor renovation, protection and maintenance products, in a deal supported by private equity partners IK Partners and Abenex. The acquisition adds Dr Schutz’s product lines, five main sites and ~90 employees to Blanchon’s network and is intended to accelerate Blanchon’s international expansion and strengthen its flooring capabilities across Europe, particularly in Germany and the DACH region.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Fortress Investment Group
- Target
- Infra Pipe Solutions
- Seller
- Wynnchurch Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority stake in Infra Pipe Solutions (IPS), a North American manufacturer of HDPE pipes and structures. Wynnchurch Capital exited the company; IPS management retained a minority stake and Fortress plans to invest to expand capacity and capture strong infrastructure demand across water, telecom and mining markets.
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