Manufacturing Acquisitions in Nevada
Nevada Manufacturing Buyouts and Adds
Manufacturing acquisitions in Nevada span everything from precision motion control and passive electronics to custom adhesives, fluid-dispensing equipment, and contract manufacturing. Recent transactions show both industrial strategics and sponsor-backed operators looking to deepen technical capabilities and broaden their end-market reach.
A recurring theme is “add-on” growth—buyers acquire Nevada-based manufacturers or business units to expand product portfolios, engineering know-how, and production/support capacity. Examples include The Timken Company adding precision drive systems via CGI, Inc., and Vishay Intertechnology expanding its passive-component offerings through Ametherm, Inc.
Buy-and-build strategies also show up in the mix. Deals such as Sound Growth Partners’ acquisition of Sports Attack, LLC and Flokk’s acquisition of Via Seating highlight how acquirers pursue platform expansion and strengthen North American presence while keeping operational momentum with the acquired teams and capabilities.
What Stands Out
- Nevada targets frequently support manufacturing process capability expansion (e.g., advanced dispensing, precision motion control, thermistors, and specialty equipment).
- Several deals are framed as portfolio and capability additions rather than stand-alone bets—bolting new products or customers onto existing manufacturing platforms.
- Sponsor-backed activity appears through names such as Bertram Capital, Sound Growth Partners, Vopne Capital, Koch Strategic Platforms, Bertram Capital, and GEF Capital Partners.
- Geographic clustering is clear: the transactions highlighted are located in Nevada, United States, with multiple targets based in areas such as Carson City and Reno.
| Buyer | What stands out in Nevada deal framing |
|---|---|
| APPLIED Adhesives | Expands parts/consumables and advanced fluid-dispensing equipment |
| The Timken Company | Adds precision motion-control and drive-systems capability |
| Vishay Intertechnology | Bolt-on expansion of resistor/passive-component portfolio |
| Flokk | US buy-and-build to strengthen North American office seating presence |
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December 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Sound Growth Partners
- Target
- Sports Attack, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sound Growth Partners (SGP) acquired Sports Attack, LLC, a Verdi, Nevada-based manufacturer of high-velocity sports training equipment, on December 15, 2025. SGP and unnamed co-investors provided all capital via SGP's One-Stop Buyout structure and plan to partner with Sports Attack to build on its reputation for quality and innovation in the baseball, softball, volleyball and football training markets.
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- Buyer
- APPLIED Adhesives, Bertram Capital
- Target
- BTmix, HG Adhesive Dispensing
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
APPLIED Adhesives has completed the acquisitions of BTmix and HG Adhesive Dispensing, both based in Carson City, Nevada, to expand its parts, consumables and fluid-dispensing equipment capabilities. The deals strengthen APPLIED's manufacturing and advanced dispensing offerings across end markets including automotive, aerospace and construction; the transactions are supported by APPLIED's sponsor, Bertram Capital.
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July 1, 2025
- Buyer
- APPLIED Adhesives
- Target
- HG Adhesive Dispensing
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
APPLIED Adhesives, a Minnetonka-based custom adhesive solutions provider, has completed its acquisition of HG Adhesive Dispensing, a Carson City, Nevada manufacturer of meter, mix, dispensing, and cartridge filling equipment. The acquisition expands APPLIED's advanced fluid dispensing product and engineering capabilities to serve markets including structural glazing, curtainwalls, insulating glass, automotive, and electrical industries.
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February 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Flokk, Triton
- Target
- Via Seating
- Seller
- Groupe Lacasse
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Flokk, a Triton portfolio company and leading European office-seating manufacturer, has acquired US-based Via Seating from Groupe Lacasse. The deal adds Via Seating (headquartered in Reno, Nevada, ~150 employees) to Flokk's brand portfolio as part of its ongoing US buy-and-build strategy to strengthen its North American presence.
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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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June 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
- Target
- Ametherm, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vishay Intertechnology has acquired Ametherm, Inc. for approximately $31.5 million in cash in a bolt-on purchase to expand its resistor and passive-component product portfolio. Ametherm, headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, manufactures precision NTC and PTC thermistors and inrush current limiters serving automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense and medical end markets.
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November 2, 2023
- Buyer
- GEF Capital Partners
- Target
- Polargy, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
GEF Capital Partners has completed a growth capital investment in Polargy, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of data center airflow and energy-efficiency infrastructure solutions. The existing executive team will remain in place and the investment will support capacity expansion, product development and entry into new geographic markets; FMI Capital Advisors served as Polargy's exclusive financial advisor.
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October 3, 2023
- Buyer
- XFS Global, LLC, Lake Country Capital
- Target
- Creative Tent International, LLC
- Seller
- Creative Tent International, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
XFS Global, LLC — a newly formed SDVOSB backed by Lake Country Capital — has acquired the assets of Creative Tent International, LLC and relocated the manufacturing operation from Las Vegas, Nevada to Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. The deal expands XFS Global's manufacturing footprint and capabilities (including RF welding, sewing/cutting, metal fabrication and kitting) and places Creative Tent's leadership team in charge of the new company.
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February 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Hoffmaster Group, Inc., Gamut Capital Management, L.P., Wellspring Capital Management, L.P.
- Target
- Paterson Pacific Parchment Company
- Seller
- Buckley family, Outside shareholders
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Hoffmaster Group, Inc. has acquired Paterson Pacific Parchment Company, a Sparks, Nevada-based producer of foodservice paper and parchment products. The transaction is an add-on to Hoffmaster's foodservice platform and was supported by a new equity investment led by Gamut Capital Management alongside existing shareholder Wellspring Capital Management to refinance Hoffmaster's capital structure and support growth.
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November 30, 2022
- Buyer
- Zetwerk Manufacturing
- Target
- Unimacts
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zetwerk Manufacturing has acquired U.S.-based Unimacts, a contract manufacturing and supply-chain services provider focused on renewable energy and industrial products. The deal strengthens Zetwerk's presence in North America and provides immediate access to Unimacts' solar and wind customers, expanded logistics and near-customer warehousing capabilities.
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December 6, 2021
- Buyer
- Calibre Scientific
- Target
- Benson Polymeric
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Calibre Scientific has acquired Benson Polymeric, a Reno-based manufacturer of polymer-based HPLC columns and resins. The acquisition expands Calibre Scientific’s chromatography product suite and enables cross-selling of Benson’s columns across Calibre’s global distribution network.
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September 14, 2021
- Buyer
- Hemp, Inc.
- Target
- Ferris Holding Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) completed an all-stock acquisition of Ferris Holding Inc., a Las Vegas-based manufacturer and co-packer of hemp/CBD products. The deal gives Hemp, Inc. in-house manufacturing and co-packing capability for its King of Hemp product line, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate new product launches.
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- Buyer
- Koch Strategic Platforms
- Target
- Lithion Battery Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP) provided growth capital to Lithion Battery Inc., taking a minority strategic investment while TriWest Capital Partners remains the majority equity holder. Lithion, a vertically integrated manufacturer of lithium-ion cells, modules and packs serving industrial, medical, robotics, defense and energy markets, will use the investment to accelerate growth initiatives and expand product and facility build-out.
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February 24, 2021
- Buyer
- International Paper Company
- Target
- Berkley MF LLC
- Seller
- Berkley International
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
The International Paper Company has acquired Berkley International's Molded Fiber manufacturing division, Berkley MF LLC, from Berkley International. The deal transfers an 80,400 sq. ft. molded fiber plant (located outside Reno, Nevada) and capabilities for sustainable molded-pulp packaging to International Paper; the purchase price was not disclosed.
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December 1, 2020
- Buyer
- Monroe Engineering Group, LLC, ShoreView
- Target
- Titan Wire & Cable
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Monroe Engineering Group, a ShoreView-backed platform company, has acquired Titan Wire & Cable, a Sparks, Nevada-based supplier of cable, connectors and component solutions. The add-on expands Monroe’s product offering and end-market coverage (including solar, geothermal, wind, telecommunications and industrial markets) and is ShoreView’s sixth add-on to the Monroe platform since its 2017 investment.
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December 23, 2019
- Buyer
- Abracon, LLC, The Riverside Company
- Target
- ILSI America LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Abracon, LLC has acquired ILSI America LLC and its brands ILSI, MMD, Ecliptek and Oscilent, expanding Abracon's timing and frequency control product portfolio. The deal was executed as an add-on to the Riverside Company’s Abracon platform to broaden product categories, sales channels and customer reach in timing, synchronization and RF end markets.
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December 12, 2019
- Buyer
- CVF Capital Partners
- Target
- Gary Platt Manufacturing
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CVF Capital Partners has acquired Gary Platt Manufacturing alongside the company's management team. Gary Platt, a Reno/Sparks, Nevada-based manufacturer of casino seating since 1996, will partner with CVF to pursue growth opportunities driven by expansion in the commercial gaming and sports betting markets.
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November 1, 2018
- Buyer
- Vopne Capital
- Target
- Dolphin Machine Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Mill Valley-based private equity firm Vopne Capital provided an undisclosed capital investment in Dolphin Machine Inc., a precision-machining manufacturer based in North Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the transaction, Scott Kelley will become CEO and Vopne managing partner Jim Bloom will join Dolphin Machine’s board while founder Dan DiCello remains president.
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January 30, 2017
- Buyer
- BITZER US, Inc.
- Target
- ElectraTherm, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BITZER US, Inc., a subsidiary of the BITZER Group, has acquired ElectraTherm, a Reno, Nevada-based manufacturer of waste heat-to-power systems. The purchase adds ElectraTherm's Organic Rankine Cycle technology and Power+ Generator product line to BITZER's commercial refrigeration and heat-exchange portfolio to expand product capabilities and accelerate clean, fuel-free power offerings.
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April 28, 2016
- Buyer
- Kawakin Holdings Company
- Target
- Dynamic Isolation Systems
- Seller
- Tom Foley (majority shareholder)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kawakin Holdings Company (TSE: 5614), a Japanese manufacturer of materials and construction products, has acquired 100% of Dynamic Isolation Systems (DIS), a US-based maker of engineered seismic isolation components. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to DIS; the majority shareholder Tom Foley sold the business in the transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of manufacturing acquisitions are most common in Nevada?
Many deals are structured as add-ons or capability expansions—buyers acquire Nevada-based manufacturers to add products, engineering know-how, or manufacturing/production support capacity.
Which buyers show up repeatedly in Nevada manufacturing deals?
Recurring names in this page include APPLIED Adhesives, Sound Growth Partners, Vopne Capital, Calibre Scientific, Koch Strategic Platforms, Bertram Capital, The Timken Company, and International Paper Company.
Are the transactions concentrated in particular Nevada cities?
Yes. Several highlighted targets are based in Carson City and Reno, along with other Nevada locations (e.g., Las Vegas for events/graphics-related manufacturing).
What end markets appear across Nevada manufacturing acquisitions?
End markets vary by deal, including automotive, aerospace/defense, construction, electrical, medical robotics, and data-center infrastructure—depending on the buyer and target’s product focus.