Manufacturing Recapitalizations in 2014

  • Buyer
    Pillsman Partners, LLC, Banyan Investment Partners, Pine Street Capital Partners
    Target
    SST Conveyor
    Seller
    SST Bearings, Inc. and its shareholders
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Pillsman Partners, Banyan Investment Partners and Pine Street Capital Partners have completed a recapitalization investment in SST Conveyor, the conveyor components division of SST Bearings (Loveland, Ohio). SST Bearings and its shareholders retain a significant ownership stake and will continue operational oversight; the investment is intended to fund growth initiatives and improve service to the company’s material-handling and distribution customers.

  • Buyer
    Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC
    Target
    The Universal Group Corporation
    Seller
    Annik Smith, Nick Smith
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Dobbs Equity Partners completed a recapitalization of The Universal Group Corporation, providing partial liquidity to founders Annik and Nick Smith while the Smiths retain management roles and a meaningful ownership stake. The Universal Group, a distributor of leaf springs and suspension components to truck and trailer OEMs and aftermarket customers, will operate as The Universal Group LLC with capital to support growth and geographic/product expansion.

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