Tracked deals
140
140 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Manufacturing Buyers & Acquisitions in Florida
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
106 strategic · 73 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
25 tracked deals announced in 2023.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- JBC Technologies acquired NADCO Tapes & Labels to expand specialty converting and manufacturing capabilities, with the Sarasota, Florida site remaining open.
- New Water Capital Partners acquired LidWorks, a Plant City, Florida manufacturer of custom foodservice lids for quick-serve and convenience store brands.
- Platform expansions recur: Praxis Packaging Solutions added capacity via ACI (Lakeland) and Lion Equity Partners folded CTP (Edgewater) into its existing industrial platform.
- Deal themes include specialized production (precision machining, electronics manufacturing, specialty chemistries), plus vertical integration such as resin processing/reprocessing into reusable pellets.
- Florida coverage is concentrated across multiple subsectors—from advanced materials and electronics to packaging, labels, and industrial charging products.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align Capital Partners | 3 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on lower-midd... | PE |
| Arsenal Capital Partners | 3 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on specialty in... | PE |
| CORE Industrial Partners | 2 | Industrials-focused private equity firm investing in Nort... | PE |
| HC Private Investments | 2 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle‑market manufa... | PE |
| Kamps, Inc. | 2 | Full‑service national pallet company providing wooden pal... | Strategic |
| MITER Brands | 2 | Owner-operated residential window and door manufacturer w... | Strategic |
| Marco Rubber & Plastics | 2 | Tech-enabled specialty sealing distributor and solutions ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Patrick Industries, Inc. | 2 | Public component solutions provider serving RV, marine, m... | Strategic |
| Polytek Development Corp. | 2 | Manufacturer of specialty polymers and casting/molding ma... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| PrecisionX Group | 2 | Precision metal components manufacturer and platform form... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Manufacturing in Florida by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Investment group led by Mark Izzo (CEO of EMT Metals), EMT Metals
- Target
- Karob Instrument, Inc.
- Seller
- Karl Windischmann, Robert Windischmann, Andrea Wright
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Karob Instrument, a family-owned precision machining manufacturer based in Ocala, Florida, has been acquired by an investment group led by Mark Izzo, CEO of EMT Metals. The transaction brings Karob under common ownership with EMT, expanding their integrated metal manufacturing platform to better support aerospace and technology OEM customers.
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- JBC Technologies
- Target
- NADCO Tapes & Labels
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
JBC Technologies has acquired NADCO Tapes & Labels to expand its specialty converting and manufacturing capabilities across medical, aerospace, battery energy storage, industrial, and consumer end markets. NADCO’s Sarasota, Florida operation will remain open and bolster JBC’s Southeast manufacturing footprint, with expanded printing and tape converting/label capabilities.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Target
- AmeriTerpenes LLC
- Seller
- Symrise AG
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Mutares acquired AmeriTerpenes, Symrise’s U.S. terpene ingredients business, through a corporate carve-out. The business produces renewable pine-based terpene ingredients, employs about 170 people, and operates production facilities in Florida and Georgia; the transaction adds a new platform to Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and expands its U.S. presence, while enabling Symrise to focus on core growth platforms.
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- Buyer
- Blue Sea Capital
- Target
- CompletePet
- Seller
- Align Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Blue Sea Capital acquired a majority stake in CompletePet from Align Capital Partners, with CompletePet’s management reinvesting alongside Blue Sea and continuing to lead the business. Miami-based CompletePet develops and manufactures pet wellness products for brand partners and had more than 500 employees across facilities in Florida and Vermont.
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July 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Solstice Advanced Materials
- Target
- Element Solutions
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solstice Advanced Materials will acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion (including the assumption of net debt). The deal is expected to expand Solstice’s advanced materials platform with complementary electronics, formulation, technical service, and technology capabilities aligned to AI infrastructure, thermal management, and other high-growth end markets.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Nickolas Asset Management
- Target
- Material Difference Technologies (resin processing and materials facility)
- Seller
- Material Difference Technologies
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nickolas Asset Management (NAM) acquired a 120,000-square-foot resin processing and materials facility from Material Difference Technologies (MDT). The facility focuses on recycling and reprocessing post-consumer and post-industrial plastic scrap into reusable resin pellets, supporting NAM’s vertically integrated manufacturing platform.
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- Buyer
- Recochem Inc
- Target
- Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings Inc.
- Seller
- OneWater Marine Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
OneWater Marine Inc. completed the sale of Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings Inc. to Recochem Inc. for approximately $50 million in cash. OneWater plans to use proceeds to reduce debt and improve financial flexibility, with guidance updated to reflect the divestiture.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Novopor Advanced Science, Bain Capital
- Target
- FAR Chemical
- Seller
- CPS Performance Materials Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Novopor Advanced Science, a Bain Capital–backed performance chemicals and materials CDMO, has acquired FAR Chemical from CPS Performance Materials Group to expand its U.S. footprint and add capabilities in complex specialty chemistries. The deal integrates FAR Chemical's expertise in custom and hazardous specialty chemical manufacturing—serving electronics, aerospace & defense, and coatings/adhesives end markets—into the Novopor platform.
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December 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Andra Tech Group, Castik Capital
- Target
- F.K. Instrument Co., LLC
- Seller
- The Anderson Group, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Anderson Group sold portfolio company F.K. Instrument Co., LLC, a Clearwater, Florida-based precision machining business, to Andra Tech Group, an affiliate of private equity firm Castik Capital. F.K. Instrument will continue operating from its Clearwater location under existing leadership and is expected to support Andra Tech Group's expansion of precision manufacturing capabilities.
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November 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Courizon Partners LLC
- Target
- Air Burners, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Courizon Partners LLC has acquired Air Burners, Inc., a manufacturer of air curtain burner systems for on-site disposal of wood and vegetative waste. Courizon named Darin Clause CEO of Air Burners while founder Brian O'Connor transitions to CTO; the firm plans to scale the business to meet growing demand across forestry, agriculture, land‑clearing and municipal waste markets.
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October 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Front Nine Capital (doing business as Star Print & Embroidery)
- Target
- Rollins Apparel
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Front Nine Capital, doing business as Star Print & Embroidery, has acquired Rollins Apparel, a Gainesville, Florida-based custom apparel and promotional products provider. Rollins will retain its brand and customer service in Gainesville while production is migrated to Star Print & Embroidery's West Nyack, New York facility as part of Front Nine's ongoing roll-up strategy to expand customer verticals (education, nonprofit, sports, religious) and scale operations.
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September 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Praxis Packaging Solutions, BPOC (BPOC Capital Partners)
- Target
- Advanced Concept Innovations, LLC (ACI)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Praxis Packaging Solutions, a BPOC-backed contract packaging platform, has acquired Advanced Concept Innovations, LLC (ACI), a Lakeland, Florida-based contract packager and domestic manufacturer of surgical N95 respirators. The add-on expands Praxis' manufacturing and warehouse footprint by more than 160,000 sq. ft., broadening its capabilities and geographic presence in the Southeastern United States.
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September 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Lion Equity Partners
- Target
- Custom Tube Products, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Lion Equity Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has acquired Custom Tube Products (CTP), an Edgewater, Florida manufacturer of precision metal tubing assemblies. The deal will fold CTP into Lion Equity's existing platform Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial (ETI) as an add-on to expand ETI's production footprint and add CNC tube bending, end forming, and brazing capabilities for aerospace, medical, and industrial OEM customers.
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September 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Ampure Charging Systems, Transom Capital
- Target
- Power Designers Sibex
- Seller
- Mike McCarthy (owner and founder of Power Designers Sibex)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ampure Charging Systems, backed by Transom Capital, has acquired Power Designers Sibex, an electronics manufacturing and industrial charging products company based in Crystal River, Florida. The acquisition expands Ampure's PosiCharge industrial charging capabilities by adding manufacturing capacity, OEM relationships, and software-enabled energy management capabilities.
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August 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Appian Way Capital Partners, LLC
- Target
- SBS Precision Sheet Metal, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Appian Way Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has acquired SBS Precision Sheet Metal, LLC, a Florida-based sheet metal fabrication and precision machining company founded in 1984. Madison Street Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to SBS Precision; terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SBS Precision supplies custom parts to military, aerospace and commercial customers.
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August 7, 2025
- Buyer
- Sani-Matic, Inc., Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners (HRCP)
- Target
- Douglas Machines Corp.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sani-Matic, a Sun Prairie, Wisconsin-based hygienic cleaning systems manufacturer and portfolio company of Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners (HRCP), has acquired Douglas Machines Corp., a Clearwater, Florida-based maker of commercial and industrial washers. The deal combines complementary product portfolios to expand Sani-Matic's market share and capabilities across the food & beverage, bakery/foodservice, and pharmaceutical end markets.
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July 16, 2025
- Buyer
- PrecisionX Group, CORE Industrial Partners
- Target
- Hudson Technologies
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
PrecisionX Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired Hudson Technologies, a Florida-based deep and shallow drawn metal stamping manufacturer. The add-on expands PrecisionX's stamping capabilities and capacity, deepening its presence in medical device and aerospace & defense end markets; Monroe Capital provided senior credit financing to support the transaction.
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May 21, 2025
- Buyer
- Ark MFG
- Target
- Tarpon Stainless Fabricators, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ark MFG, a newly established U.S. holding company led by Gian Carlo Alonso, has completed the acquisition of Tarpon Stainless Fabricators, Inc., a Florida-based custom stainless steel fabricator. The deal expands Ark MFG's capabilities and presence in the food service equipment industry as part of its strategy to revitalize U.S.-based manufacturing companies.
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May 8, 2025
- Buyer
- GroupeSTAHL
- Target
- TKO Sales
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GroupeSTAHL has acquired TKO Sales, a Pompano Beach, Florida-based heat transfer manufacturer, to expand manufacturing capacity, geographic coverage, and print technology capabilities. TKO founder Christian Zarate will remain as president; financial terms were not disclosed.
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May 1, 2025
- Buyer
- RANDYS Worldwide
- Target
- BulletProof Hitches
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RANDYS Worldwide has acquired BulletProof Hitches, a Bradenton, Florida-based manufacturer of heavy-duty trailer hitches and towing accessories. The acquisition expands RANDYS’ product portfolio into towing solutions and will allow BulletProof Hitches to continue operating from its Bradenton headquarters while leveraging RANDYS’ supply chain, distribution and engineering capabilities.
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April 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Tradebe
- Target
- Florachem Corporation
- Seller
- SK Capital Partners (affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tradebe has acquired Florachem Corporation from an affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners. The acquisition brings Florachem into Tradebe's Life Sciences business, expanding Tradebe's ingredients manufacturing capabilities and international footprint while enabling Florachem to scale its manufacturing and sustainability initiatives.
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- Buyer
- Gentex Corporation
- Target
- VOXX International Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gentex Corporation agreed to acquire VOXX International Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $196 million, at $7.50 per share. The deal closed on April 1, 2025 after stockholder approval and satisfaction of closing conditions.
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February 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Federal Signal Corporation
- Target
- Hog Technologies (Waterblasting, LLC)
- Seller
- Waterblasting, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Federal Signal Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all assets and operations of Waterblasting, LLC, owner of Hog Technologies, for an initial purchase price of $78.1 million plus a contingent earn-out opportunity of up to $15 million. The company also agreed to acquire Hog’s primary manufacturing facility in Stuart, Florida for $14.5 million; Hog reported ~ $65 million of 2024 revenue and about 150 employees. The deal expands Federal Signal’s specialty vehicle platform and aftermarket service capabilities across municipal, infrastructure and airport end markets.
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January 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Roebling Capital Partners, NewSpring Capital, Providence Investment Partners
- Target
- Spray Equipment and Coatings, Inc. (SprayEZ)
- Seller
- Fred Akel, Kibbee Akel
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Roebling Capital Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Spray Equipment and Coatings, Inc. ("SprayEZ"), with NewSpring Capital and Providence Investment Partners joining the transaction; founders Fred and Kibbee Akel remain key owners. The capital will fund nationwide expansion, a third location, an expanded aftermarket product line, and broader distribution of the proprietary ExpandoThane coating; Heritage Capital Group advised the sellers.
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- Buyer
- National Safety Apparel (NSA), Blue Point Capital Partners
- Target
- Warren Heim Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Warren Heim Corporation, a Fort Pierce, Florida-based manufacturer of insulated bags for the electrical utility market. The add-on expands NSA's electrical safety product portfolio and U.S. manufacturing footprint, enhancing cross-selling opportunities through existing distributor networks.
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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 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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November 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Central Garden & Pet
- Target
- Leading Edge Associates, Inc., Leading Edge Aero Technologies, Inc.
- Seller
- Founders of Leading Edge Associates (two brothers)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Central Garden & Pet completed the acquisition of Leading Edge Associates, Inc. and Leading Edge Aero Technologies, Inc., two Daytona Beach–based developers and manufacturers of large commercial drones and supporting software; the deal closed on November 6, 2024. The purchase brings drone hardware and precision-application software capabilities into Central’s pet and garden portfolio to support mosquito/vector control, weed control and precision farming solutions.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Product Recovery Management, Inc.
- Target
- LMS Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication (LMS Manufacturing, LLC)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Product Recovery Management, Inc. (PRM) has acquired LMS Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication (LMS Manufacturing, LLC), a Marianna, Florida-based metal fabrication and machining shop that also provides environmental remediation system services. The deal expands PRM's presence in the Southeast United States and adds fabrication, engineering and field capabilities to support its remediation and landfill gas equipment business.
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October 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Merak Group
- Target
- Woodcraft Design and Furnishings
- Seller
- Founder / Woodcraft shareholders
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Miami-based private equity firm Merak Group has acquired Woodcraft Design and Furnishings, a Central Florida designer and manufacturer of custom furniture for the hospitality industry. Ascension Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor to Woodcraft; Merak says it will provide operational expertise and capital to support growth while preserving the company's founder-led culture.
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October 11, 2024
- Buyer
- The Middleby Corporation
- Target
- Emery Thompson
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Emery Thompson, a Brooksville, Florida-based maker of frozen dessert equipment known for its batch freezers, with approximately $10 million in annual revenue. Middleby said the acquisition will broaden its frozen dessert product portfolio and create cross-selling opportunities with its Taylor brand to drive sales growth.
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- Buyer
- Haier
- Target
- Carrier Commercial Refrigeration business
- Seller
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Carrier Global Corporation completed the sale of its commercial refrigeration business to Haier for an enterprise value of $775 million (including ~ $200 million of net pension liabilities). The transaction is part of Carrier's portfolio transformation to focus on core businesses (excluding Carrier Transicold, Sensitech and the Lynx digital ecosystem) and the net proceeds will be used to pay down debt.
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September 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Bay Street Manufacturing (HealthGuard)
- Target
- CKI Solutions (Cadence Keen Innovations)
- Seller
- Cadence Keen Innovations (dba CKI Solutions), Sam Montross, Steven Gordon
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bay Street Manufacturing (HealthGuard) has acquired Florida-based CKI Solutions (a dba of Cadence Keen Innovations), the maker of Bed MadeEZ and other bedding accessories sold into hotels, cruise lines, RV and healthcare markets. The deal brings CKI's product portfolio, customer relationships and patented hospitality-focused bedding solutions into Bay Street's HealthGuard manufacturing platform to expand capabilities and service offerings for hospitality and retail customers.
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September 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Tampa Promotions, LLC
- Target
- T-Shirt Express
- Seller
- T-Shirt Express
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tampa Promotions, LLC, a Tampa-based custom apparel and promotional products provider, acquired T-Shirt Express of Naples, Florida. The transaction closed on September 4, 2024, and was advised by Generational Group.
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August 27, 2024
- Buyer
- PrecisionX Group, CORE Industrial Partners
- Target
- MSK Precision Products, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
PrecisionX Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired MSK Precision Products, Inc., a Tamarac, Florida-based precision machining and assembly provider specializing in Swiss-style CNC turning. The add-on expands PrecisionX's specialty precision metal manufacturing capabilities, deepens its presence in medical and aerospace & defense end markets and adds East Coast capacity; Monroe Capital provided debt financing support and FOCUS Investment Banking represented CORE.
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August 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Spencer Evans
- Target
- Extreme Graphics
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Generational Group advised Extreme Graphics, a Lake Hamilton, Florida-based signage and printing provider, on its sale to independent buyer Spencer Evans. The transaction closed on August 22, 2024; financial terms and selling parties were not disclosed.
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April 22, 2024
- Buyer
- LSI Industries Inc.
- Target
- EMI Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS) acquired Florida-based EMI Industries, a metal and millwork manufacturer of store fixtures, displays, and food service equipment, for $50 million in cash. The acquisition broadens LSI's retail fixture and food equipment capabilities, adds more than 300 employees and five U.S. production facilities, and is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EPS while creating cross-selling and operational synergy opportunities across grocery, convenience store and restaurant end markets.
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March 28, 2024
- Buyer
- MITER Brands
- Target
- PGT Innovations, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MITER Brands agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of PGT Innovations for $42.00 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $3.1 billion. The transaction was financed in part by equity from an affiliate of Koch Equity Development and was completed after PGTI stockholder approval in March 2024.
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March 17, 2024
- Buyer
- American Event Services
- Target
- Canariis Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Event Services (AES) has acquired Riverview, Florida-based Canariis Corporation, a privately owned manufacturer of custom UL-listed packaged HVAC, plumbing and fire-protection systems. Canariis will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under President Steven St. John (who retains a significant ownership stake); Tony Tauer has been named CEO of AES. The combined companies now operate four manufacturing locations totaling over 150,000 sq. ft. and about 165 employees, expanding AES's manufacturing capacity and distribution reach.
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March 4, 2024
- Buyer
- The Heico Companies, Shred‑Tech Corp.
- Target
- CM Shredders, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Heico Companies, via its shredding platform Shred‑Tech Corp., has acquired CM Shredders, LLC, a Sarasota, Florida‑based manufacturer of tire‑recycling and industrial shredding equipment. The deal brings CM’s tire‑recycling product line and global distribution footprint into the Shred‑Tech portfolio to expand product capabilities, manufacturing scale, and geographic reach.
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February 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Kinzie Capital Partners LP
- Target
- Arctic Industries, Store It Cold
- Seller
- Stoic Holdings
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kinzie Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Arctic Industries, a national manufacturer and distributor of walk-in coolers, freezers and the CoolBot refrigeration controller. The transaction (completed in partnership with Arctic management) will support Arctic's nationwide expansion by leveraging its bi-coastal manufacturing footprint and product portfolio across foodservice, healthcare and industrial end markets. Brown Gibbons Lang served as financial advisor to selling owner Stoic Holdings; terms were not disclosed.
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February 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Marco Rubber & Plastics, Align Capital Partners
- Target
- Allied Metrics O-Rings & Seals
- Seller
- Bill Westerman / Westerman family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Allied Metrics O-Rings & Seals, a family-owned distributor of specialty O-rings, seals and gaskets. The add-on expands Marco's product depth and customer base (Allied serves over 400 customers across the U.S.) while Allied's president and second-generation owner, Bill Westerman, will remain involved to support the transition.
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January 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Masonite International Corp., Miter Brands
- Target
- PGT Innovations, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Masonite International has entered a definitive agreement to acquire PGT Innovations for an approximately $3 billion combination of cash and Masonite shares, valuing PGT at $41.00 per share. After the deal was announced, Miter Brands made an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of PGT for $41.50 per share, which PGT’s board said could reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal if improved on price and closing certainty.
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December 19, 2023
- Buyer
- Sentinel Capital Partners
- Target
- Online Labels Group
- Seller
- Tenex Capital Management
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Sentinel Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Online Labels Group, acquiring the label converter and flexible packaging business from Tenex Capital Management. Online Labels Group — which operates five U.S. manufacturing facilities and is headquartered in Sanford, Florida — provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging to a wide range of SMB and enterprise customers; the transaction supports a sponsor-to-sponsor transition and continued growth initiatives.
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December 15, 2023
- Buyer
- Aion Therapeutic Inc.
- Target
- Toppen Health Inc.
- Seller
- Toppen shareholders
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Aion Therapeutic Inc. completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Toppen Health Inc., a Sanford, Florida-based manufacturer of water filtration systems, pursuant to share purchase agreements dated October 2023. The transaction was satisfied by the issuance of CAD $10,000,000 in common shares and includes a potential US $2,000,000 earn-out tied to revenue targets; Toppen operates a 7,500 sq-ft manufacturing facility and has eight employees.
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December 7, 2023
- Buyer
- Ecopol S.p.A.
- Target
- JRF Technology LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Italian film producer Ecopol S.p.A. completed a strategic investment in Tampa-based JRF Technology LLC to strengthen its R&D capabilities in water‑soluble polymer and edible film technologies. JRF will continue to be led by its founders and serve as Ecopol's U.S. R&D Center of Excellence, supporting commercialization across end markets including personal care, healthcare and home care.
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- Buyer
- Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
- Target
- Teckrez, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners made a strategic investment in Teckrez, LLC, a Jacksonville-based supplier of tackifier resins and acrylic monomer solutions, with the transaction closing on November 30, 2023. Founder Tom Eckhardt will remain an investor and serve on the board; Capital Dynamics provided financing and advisors on both sides supported the deal. Terms were not disclosed.
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November 21, 2023
- Buyer
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Target
- Chauvet & Sons, LLC
- Seller
- Cortec Group Fund VI, L.P. (affiliate of Cortec Group)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Court Square Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in Chauvet & Sons, LLC from an affiliate of Cortec Group (Cortec Group Fund VI, L.P.), with Cortec and management remaining minority shareholders. Chauvet, headquartered in Davie, Florida and led by founder and CEO Albert Chauvet, is a global designer and manufacturer of entertainment, theatrical and broadcast lighting products; terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Madison Dearborn Partners
- Target
- Shaw Development
- Seller
- Monomoy Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Madison Dearborn Partners has acquired Shaw Development from Monomoy Capital Partners. Shaw Development, headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida, is a designer and manufacturer of sensors and fluid management systems (primarily for diesel exhaust fluid applications) with approximately 250 employees; Monomoy said its ownership helped expand Shaw’s leadership, tech integration, aftermarket strategy and international footprint.
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September 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Chancey Metal Products, Indigo South Capital
- Target
- Exact, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Chancey Metal Products, a Jacksonville-based fabricator and installer of metal stair and railing systems and a portfolio company of Indigo South Capital, has acquired Exact, Inc., a Jacksonville precision sheet metal manufacturer founded in 1964. The acquisition is Chancey’s fifth in roughly four years and adds CNC machining, laser cutting, plating and mechanical assembly capabilities to the platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
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What kinds of manufacturing subsectors show up in Florida acquisitions here?
Common subsectors in the highlighted deals include specialty converting and labels, custom packaging/lids, resin processing and recycling, precision machining, contract packaging and CDMO-style manufacturing, electronics manufacturing and industrial charging, and specialty chemicals/advanced materials.
Are these acquisitions mostly about adding manufacturing capacity in Florida?
Many of the deals are described as expanding manufacturing capabilities and footprint. Examples include adding printing/tape converting/label capabilities, expanding warehouse/manufacturing footprint, or integrating a Florida facility into a broader platform.
Which buyers appear more than once across these Florida manufacturing deals?
The page lists recurring buyer names such as PrecisionX Group, CORE Industrial Partners, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Chumash Capital Investments, LLC, Pritzker Private Capital, NAI Group, AqueoUS Vets, and Main Street Capital Holdings, LLC.
Do any deals explicitly mention the Florida location staying open after acquisition?
Yes. For example, JBC Technologies states that NADCO’s Sarasota, Florida operation will remain open to bolster its Southeast manufacturing footprint.
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