Manufacturing Buyout Acquisitions in 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.

  • 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.

  • Buyer
    PML Sound International, Paradigm, MartinLogan
    Target
    GoldenEar Studio Inc.
    Seller
    AudioQuest
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Saothair Capital Partners, LLC
    Target
    T BAILEY, LLC
    Seller
    Gene Tanaka
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Chroma Color Corporation
    Target
    Spectra Color, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Balmoral Funds LLC (affiliate)
    Target
    R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
    Seller
    Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Knorr-Bremse
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    ASSA ABLOY
    Target
    Norshield Security Products
    Seller
    Spell Family Office, Spell Capital Partners
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Gladstone Investment Corporation
    Target
    Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc.
    Seller
    Nielsen-Kellerman executive leadership team
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Peak Rock Capital (affiliate)
    Target
    Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO)
    Seller
    TAPCO co-owners (including Andy Bergholz)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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
    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.

  • Buyer
    Laser Photonics Corporation
    Target
    Control Micro Systems, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • 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.

  • Buyer
    Vance Street Capital
    Target
    Fumex Air Filtration Systems
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    CPM Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    Jacobs Global
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • December 16, 2024
    Buyer
    3Z Brands
    Target
    Southerland
    Seller
    Argosy Private Equity
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Buyer
    Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC
    Target
    Island Plastics, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Eagle Materials Inc.
    Target
    Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Buyer
    Vance Street Capital
    Target
    System Seals
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    The Riverside Company
    Target
    Seatex
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Salt Creek Capital
    Target
    Sinclair Designs & Engineering, LLC
    Seller
    Kevin Sinclair
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Altus Capital Partners
    Target
    Air Innovations, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    KPS Capital Partners, LP
    Target
    INEOS Composites
    Seller
    INEOS Enterprises Holdings II Ltd
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, signed a definitive agreement to acquire INEOS Composites from INEOS Enterprises Holdings II Ltd for an estimated ~€1.7 billion. The deal was expected to close in the first half of 2025, and later sources confirm the acquisition closed and the company was renamed Alta Performance Materials.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Buyer
    CenterGate Capital
    Target
    Zyloware Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    H&K AG (Heckler & Koch)
    Target
    Chrom-Müller Metallveredelung GmbH
    Seller
    Chrom-Müller Besitz GbR, Stark family, Müller-Stark family
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    Type
    Buyout

    H&K AG (Heckler & Koch) has acquired all shares in Chrom-Müller Metallveredelung GmbH of Oberndorf am Neckar from the Chrom-Müller Besitz GbR and the Stark and Müller-Stark families for a high single-digit million euro purchase price. The acquisition secures in-house chrome-plating expertise for weapon barrels and allows H&K to diversify those capabilities into civil markets such as automotive, mechanical engineering and aerospace. Further transaction details were agreed to be kept confidential.

  • Buyer
    The Middleby Corporation
    Target
    Gorreri Food Processing Technology
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Emilia-Romagna, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    The Middleby Corporation has acquired Gorreri Food Processing Technology, a bakery equipment manufacturer based outside Parma, Italy. Gorreri operates a 50,000-sq.-ft. facility with approximately $20 million in annual revenue; Middleby said the acquisition expands its food processing and bakery product line—adding mixers, dosing, decorating, enrobing and ultrasonic portioning solutions—to strengthen its position in the cake and dessert categories.

  • Buyer
    Summa Defence Ltd
    Target
    IntLog Oy
    Seller
    Emilia Koivisto, Jukka Pietilä
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Finland
    Type
    Buyout

    Finnish defense group Summa Defence Ltd has agreed to acquire all shares of IntLog Oy through a share exchange. IntLog founders Emilia Koivisto and Jukka Pietilä acted as sellers, will remain in leadership roles and become shareholders of Summa Defence; IntLog reported ~€3.5M revenue and 9 employees in 2023 and the purchase price was not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Fluidra
    Target
    BAC Pool Systems
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Germany
    Type
    Buyout

    Fluidra agreed to acquire 100% of BAC Pool Systems ("BAC"), a manufacturer and distributor of pool covers based in Germany and Switzerland. The acquisition is expected to expand Fluidra’s pool-cover offerings in Central Europe with a sustainable product that reduces water evaporation.

  • Buyer
    Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing Co.
    Target
    Gardner Spring, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing Co. has acquired Gardner Spring, Inc., a Tulsa-based manufacturer of stock springs and wire forms founded in 1907. The deal expands Vulcan’s product offerings and strengthens its position in both stock and custom spring markets while Gardner Spring will continue to operate as a Vulcan subsidiary in Tulsa.

  • November 22, 2024
    Buyer
    IK Partners (IK X Fund)
    Target
    DRIESCHER GmbH
    Seller
    Family shareholders of DRIESCHER, Co-founders and co-shareholders of DRIBO, spol. s r.o.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Bavaria, Germany
    Type
    Buyout

    IK Partners' IK X Fund has signed an agreement to acquire DRIESCHER GmbH from the founding family shareholders, with the family reinvesting and co-founders of Czech subsidiary DRIBO selling and reinvesting into the Group. DRIESCHER, a German manufacturer of medium- and low-voltage switches and switchgear with ~500 employees across Germany and the Czech Republic, will partner with IK to pursue product innovation, expand aftersales services, grow in Germany and internationally, and consider bolt-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC)
    Target
    KI USA Corporation
    Seller
    Keiaisha Co., Ltd.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) has acquired KI USA Corporation from Keiaisha Co., Ltd. The deal includes KI USA’s Berea, Kentucky manufacturing facility and its subsidiary in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico; AIAC intends to maintain technical support from Keiaisha during transition and pursue additional long‑term automotive contracts.

  • Buyer
    Fortress Investment Group
    Target
    TH Holdings, Texas Hydraulics, Hydromotion, Oilgear
    Seller
    Wynnchurch Capital
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have acquired a majority equity stake in TH Holdings, the parent of Texas Hydraulics, Hydromotion, and Oilgear; TH Holdings' management retains a minority stake. Wynnchurch Capital exited the investment; Fortress said it will deploy additional capital to invest in operations, product innovation and expand the group's presence across mobile, industrial and energy end markets.

  • Buyer
    Flex
    Target
    Crown Technical Systems
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) completed its $325 million all-cash acquisition of Crown Technical Systems, a designer and manufacturer of power distribution and protection systems. The deal expands Flex’s critical power portfolio into utility power and modular data center markets and adds an expected ~$120 million revenue business to its Industrial Business unit.

  • Buyer
    Webco Group Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC
    Seller
    Owners of BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Webco Group Holdings, a 100% employee-owned precision metal fabricator headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, acquired BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC of Winfield, Missouri, with the transaction closing on November 1, 2024. The deal brings BMF's precision laser cutting, forming, welding and finishing capabilities into Webco's family of companies to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate growth while providing long-term opportunity for BMF employees.

  • Buyer
    Sentinel Capital Partners
    Target
    NSI Industries
    Seller
    Odyssey Investment Partners
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired NSI Industries, a Huntersville, North Carolina-based manufacturer and supplier of branded electrical and HVAC components, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Sentinel says the transaction creates a new platform that builds on the firm's experience in branded electrical products and aims to support NSI's continued growth across distribution and manufacturing capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Summa Defence Ltd
    Target
    Lännen MCE Oy
    Seller
    Lännen MCE Oy
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Finland
    Type
    Buyout

    Finnish defence and security group Summa Defence Ltd has acquired Lännen MCE Oy (including its subsidiaries Lännen Tractors Oy, Aquamec Oy and Lännen MCE AB) through a share exchange agreement. The deal brings Lännen's multipurpose machinery and Watermaster capabilities into Summa Defence's portfolio to strengthen mobility and dual-use solutions for defence and civilian infrastructure; Lännen reported ~€50m revenue and ~150 employees for the year ending June 2023.

  • Buyer
    TE Connectivity
    Target
    Harger
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    TE Connectivity has acquired Harger, a U.S. manufacturer of lightning protection, grounding solutions and exothermic welding products. The acquisition expands TE's energy business unit capabilities and broadens its product portfolio for grid reliability across renewable power, utilities and industrial applications.

  • Buyer
    Hickey Metal Fabrication
    Target
    Ohio Laser
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Hickey Metal Fabrication, a family-owned metal fabrication business based in Salem, Ohio, has acquired Ohio Laser of Plain City, Ohio. Hickey will retain Ohio Laser's management and operations while integrating its laser cutting and fabrication capabilities to support future growth and expanded service offerings.

  • Buyer
    River Associates Investments, L.P.
    Target
    ID Label, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    River Associates Investments completed the acquisition of ID Label, Inc., a Lake Villa, Illinois-based manufacturer of variable-information barcode labels and warehouse signage. The transaction closed on November 15, 2024; River funded the buyout from its eighth fund (River VIII) and will operate ID Label as a platform with plans to pursue complementary add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Tiderock Companies, Inc.
    Target
    GRP Alliance Limited (to be renamed Tiderock Composites Limited)
    Seller
    MTAG Composites Limited
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Tiderock Companies (OTC PINK: TDRK) completed the acquisition of GRP Alliance Limited — a UK company formed to acquire the assets of MTAG Composites — and will rebrand it as Tiderock Composites Limited. The Coningsby, Lincolnshire facility will be retained and continue producing ISO 9001–accredited phenolic, epoxy and polyester glass- and carbon-fiber reinforced plastic moldings for aerospace, marine, rail and entertainment markets.

  • Buyer
    May River Capital
    Target
    Cashco
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Cashco, a designer and manufacturer of pressure management and flow control products headquartered in Ellsworth, Kansas. Cashco will serve as May River's inaugural investment in a new Flow Control Solutions platform, with May River planning significant investments to grow the business organically and through add-on M&A while retaining Cashco's existing leadership.

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