Wadsworth, OH based Kleen Polymers, Inc. (“Kleen Polymers” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Preferred Compounding (“Preferred”). EdgePoint Capital (“EdgePoint”) initiated the transaction, led the negotiations of the sale, and served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1991, Kleen Polymers is a custom rubber compounder specializing in non-black elastomers. The acquisition of Kleen Polymers is expected to greatly expand Preferred’s mixing capability in ultra-clean high performance compounds.
Preferred Compounding is the second largest rubber compounder in North America with headquarters located in Copley, OH. Preferred Compounding is capable of mixing practically every polymer and has five facilities in the U.S. and one in Mexico. The Kleen compounding business will continue to operate at its existing facility as part of Preferred’s North American operations.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
PVS Steel Services Inc., a division of PVS Chemicals Inc. (‘PVS”), acquired International Steel Services, Inc (“ISSI”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
EdgePoint served as exclusive sell-side advisor to ISSI.
Founded in 1989, with over 400 employees worldwide, ISSI, a ferrous chloride management business, offers design, build and operation services of hydrochloric acid regeneration facilities and acid blending services to the oil and gas markets.
PVS, which offers a broad multitude of chemicals and services in North America, has been in business since 1945, and has 900 employees worldwide. In addition to its businesses in the United States, PVS also has facilities in Europe, Canada and Asia.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
Wincove Private Holdings recapitalized Flounders Communications, Inc. (D.B.A. Comstar Technologies), a Pennsylvania-based diversified technology service provider. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Comstar. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1989, Comstar Technologies (https://www.comstar-usa.com) is a leader in diversified technology services. The company is a “one-stop-shop” for telephony, IT services, network infrastructure cabling, audio/visual (A/V) systems, security systems, CCTV, access control, and other technology services.
With offices in New York and Boston, Wincove Private Holdings creates long-term capital appreciation for its shareholders by partnering with business owners, entrepreneurs, and management teams to build market-leading companies.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
EdgePoint Capital announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to EBO Group in its sale of subsidiaries PT Tech, Inc. and AeroTorque Corp (collectively, “PT Tech” or the “Company”) to The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Sharon Center, OH, PT Tech is the premier designer of industrial clutches, brakes, and power take offs used in specialty equipment for the mining, wood waste recycling, aggregate processing, metal processing, and wind power industries. With a value proposition based upon customized engineering and product design for specific applications, the Company has been a trusted manufacturing partner to its customers for decades. The AeroTorque product focuses on damping of damaging loads in wind turbine drivetrains.
The acquisition of PT Tech complements the Power Transmission business of Timken and further establishes Timken as a complete supplier of motion control products.
The Timken Company engineers, manufactures and markets bearings, gear drives, belts, chain, couplings, and related products, and offers a spectrum of powertrain rebuild and repair services. Known for its quality products and collaborative technical sales model, Timken posted$2.7 billionin sales in 2016 and has more than 14,000 employees operating in 28 countries.
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, EdgePoint is an investment banking firm that provides transaction advisory services to middle market private companies.
TEK Holdings, LLC (“TEK Holdings”) has acquired DRAS Cases, Inc. (“DRAS Cases”), a Lake Mills, IA based manufacturer of commercial-grade architectural millwork and retail fixtures. EdgePoint Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to DRAS Cases. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1994, DRAS Cases (www.drascases.com) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial-grade retail fixtures, commercial casework and custom architectural millwork on a repeat basis for large chains with multiple foodservice or retail locations. DRAS Cases’ primary products include indoor and patio bars, hostess and Point of Sale (POS) stations and beverage stands.
TEK Holdings is an Iowa based family office focused on acquiring manufacturing businesses.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
EdgePoint is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Aero Transportation Products, Inc. (“ATP”) in its sale to Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB).
Founded in 1983, ATP is the leading designer and manufacturer of innovative and high value specialty components for the freight car industry. Operating out of facilities in Independence, Missouri and McPherson, Kansas, ATP supplies the world’s largest freight car builders with a full spectrum of high quality hatch covers and outlet gates that provide protection for valuable commodities in freight cars.ATP is also the premier OEM-alternative for aftermarket aluminum coal car replacement parts.
The combination with Wabtec will further facilitate the robust growth trajectory of ATP and enable deeper international reach through Wabtec’s global distribution channels.
Headquartered in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems and value-added services for transit and freight rail industries. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a full range of products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. The acquisition of ATP will enable Wabtec to further its product offering to freight car builders and utilize its international reach to expand market access for ATP product.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
Quilvest Private Equity acquired Creative Extruded Products, Inc., a Tipp City, Ohio-based manufacturer of highly-engineered plastic and rubber moldings for the automotive-glass market. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Creative. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1979, Creative Extruded Products, Inc. (http://www.creativeextruded.com) is a leading provider of plastic and rubber extrusions for the North American and International automotive glass market. The Company maintains its market leadership position and competitive advantage by leveraging proprietary manufacturing equipment and processes, lean manufacturing, superior customer responsiveness, and first-to-market capabilities.
Quilvest Private Equity is the private equity arm of the Quilvest Group, a leading global independent wealth manager with a presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. It invests in private small and medium sized companies, and assists in their strategic long-term development.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
RailPros Field Services, Inc. and RailPros, Inc. (collectively “RailPros” or the “Company”) recapitalized with Bow River Capital Partners. EdgePoint Capital (“EdgePoint”) initiated the transaction, led the negotiations of the sale, and served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to RailPros. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Irvine, CA and Grapevine, Texas, RailPros is the premier provider of professional services to the freight and passenger rail markets. RailPros offers a spectrum of value-added flagging, engineering, inspection, and utility coordination services to the country’s leading Class I railroad operators and transit agencies.
Bow River Capital Partners is a private equity firm located in Denver, Colorado. With significant expertise with professional services organizations, including engineering firms, Bow River represented a qualified partner to provide capital and oversight to support RailPros through the next phase of its growth trajectory.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
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Capital Alignment Partners (“Capital Alignment”) and members of management have completed a recapitalization of Live Technologies LLC (“Live Technologies”). EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Live Technologies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1979 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Live Technologies (www.reallivepros.com) is a premium provider of live event production services and audio/visual equipment distribution and installation services. The Company serves a diverse mix of corporate, educational, government, entertainment, and specialty niche clients.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Capital Alignment provides debt and equity investment to support a broad range of transaction types. The firm was founded with the sole purpose of providing consultative capital solutions for lower middle market companies.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
Dynamic Surface Applications, Ltd. (“DSA”) has sold to members of management. Financing for the transaction was provided by Banc of California. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to DSA. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Serving North American road and bridge contractors for more than 30 years, DSA (www.dsa-ltd.com) is a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and installer of unique asphalt-based bridge products and joint systems. The Company’s proprietary Thorma-Joint product is the original and leading asphaltic plug joint for low movement bridges.
Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Irving, California, Banc of California offers a variety of consumer and business banking products including line of credit and asset-based loans for small and medium-sized businesses across the country.
EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.
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