GTA Containers, Inc. has been acquired by Hemingway Capital,…

Hemingway Capital, LLC acquired GTA Containers, Inc. (“GTA”), a South Bend, Indiana-based tactical fuel and water systems manufacturer. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to GTA. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1998, GTA (https://www.gtacontainers.com) is a leader in flexible containers and secondary containment systems for commercial and military applications. By offering unparalleled technical expertise, consistent quality, and reliable delivery, GTA consistently services large-scale fuel and waters systems for the United States Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force, as well as foreign militaries.

Headquartered in New York City, Hemingway Capital is a national private investment firm that provides capital to lower middle-market companies with competitive advantages, recurring demand for products or services, and favorable macro trends.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company has been acquired by…

The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company (“Carlyle Johnson”) has been acquired by Ringfeder Power Transmission, a division of publicly-traded VBG Group AB (XSTO: VBG B). EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Carlyle Johnson.

Founded in 1903, Carlyle Johnson is a leader in the design and manufacture of  clutches, braking systems, and electronic controllers for use in a spectrum of mission-critical medical, military, aerospace, and general industrial applications.   The combination with Ringfeder will afford added capital support and global distribution capabilities to Carlyle Johnson, and provide Ringfeder with a logical product line extension and a talented engineering function for continued product support and commercialization.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Diamond Tool & Fastener, Inc. has been acquired by…

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC (“White Cap”) acquired Diamond Tool & Fastener, Inc.  (“Diamond Tool”), a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – based distributor of contractor supplies and rental equipment. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Diamond Tool. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1974, Diamond Tool services the Philadelphia Tri-State area supplying professional contractors with the tools and knowledge needed to get the job done. Offering sales, rentals, service, and safety, equipment training and more, Diamond Tool has the products and services for every type of job. Diamond Tool is based in Philadelphia, PA with another location in Edgewater Park, NJ and a distribution center in Bristol, PA. For more information visit www.diamondtool.net .

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC (“White Cap”) serves as a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, residential and infrastructure end markets. White Cap is comprised of multiple brands in the U.S., including Ram Tool, and the Brafasco, Brock White and NCA brands in Canada. White Cap operates approximately 450 branches across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees and offers nearly 450,000 SKUs to approximately 150,000 customers. For more information, visit newsroom.whitecap.com.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services

Precision Fluorocarbon, Inc. has been acquired by Altamira Material…

Altamira Material Solutions, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, acquired Precision Fluorocarbon, Inc. (“PFI”), a Tomball, Texas-based manufacturer of highly engineered, mission-critical PTFE components to the semiconductor and industrial markets. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to PFI. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

Founded in 1989, PFI manufactures custom diaphragms, machined components, and PTFE shapes for high-performance applications. For more information on PFI, visit www.pfi-plastics.com.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Edgewater Capital Partners is a sector-focused private equity firm that invests in lower, middle-market performance materials businesses. Edgewater has extensive experience and expertise in niche manufacturing sectors, including specialty chemicals, life sciences, advanced materials, and engineered components.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Stanisci Design has been recapitalized by Provariant Equity Partners

Provariant Equity Partners (“Provariant”) recapitalized Stanisci Design (“Stanisci” or the “Company”) in partnership with the Company’s founders, Bill and Teresa Stanisci in 2021. Stanisci is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, American-made custom range hoods and arched valances for kitchen professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Stanisci.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Stanisci Design, headquartered in Oxford, MI, was founded in 2001 and specializes in the manufacture and distribution of range hoods, offering its customers the highest quality and widest array of options in the industry. Stanisci serves cabinet manufacturers and dealers throughout North America offering custom hoods utilizing the best traditional and new designs that are engineered for quality and ease of installation.

Located outside of Cleveland, Ohio, Provariant focuses on recapitalizations partnering with founder and family-owned businesses, leveraging their diverse professional backgrounds and experience across 20 platform investments and 34 acquisitions while partners at Provariant Equity Partners and previously at Linsalata Capital Partners.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Edko has been acquired by Incline Equity Partners

Edko, LLC (Edko) has been acquired by private equity firm Incline Equity Partners (Incline). EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Edko on the transaction. Financial details were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Bossier City, LA, Edko is a utility-focused vegetation management services company which assists its customers in planning and implementing comprehensive and effective herbicide-based treatment programs. The Company currently operates 14 branch locations serving 25 states.

Incline is a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm investing in manufacturing, distribution and business services companies. Incline generally seeks to invest in growing companies with enterprise values of $25 – $450 million and typically invests in ownership transitions for privately held businesses, buyouts and corporate divestitures within the U.S. and Canada.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market businesses with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Reliant Roofing, Inc. has been acquired by Kelly Roofing,…

Kelly Roofing acquired Reliant Roofing , Inc. (“Reliant”), a  Jacksonville, Florida based contractor specialized in residential and commercial roofing in addition to hurricane shutters and solar roofing systems.  EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Reliant.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2015, Reliant Roofing, Inc. (http://www.reliantroofing.com) is a leading provider of residential and commercial roofing services as well as hurricane shutter and solar solutions. Reliant has quickly become the trusted name for roofing in the fast-growing Jacksonville market. Reliant’s key differentiators are its exceptional quality and customer service.

About Kelly Roofing Holdings, LLC

Founded in 1972, Kelly Roofing installs replacement residential and commercial roofing systems and repairs existing roofs throughout Florida. The Company’s core services include roof replacement, roof repair, accessories (gutters, skylights, roof cleaning, etc.), inspection and insurance claims, emergency repair work, and solar system installation.

About Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC

Monument is an Indianapolis-based private equity firm focused on investments in North American businesses with EBITDA of $2-8 million.  Monument seeks to partner with honest, hard-working and talented management teams across a wide variety of industries, including business services and industries positioned to capitalize on demographic trends and the growing need for infrastructure investment.

About EdgePoint

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Advanced Biological Marketing, Inc. has been acquired by Lesaffre

Lesaffre has acquired Advanced Biological Marketing, Inc. (ABM), a Van Wert, Ohio based developer, manufacturer, and distributor of agricultural biological products that increase yields and improve farm productivity. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Biological Marketing, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ABM will join Agrauxine, a business unit of Lesaffre dedicated to providing bio-solutions for vegetal production, including the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of bio-solutions based on microorganisms and derivatives, including yeast, bacteria, and fungi that provide bio-control for crop protection, bio-stimulation for plant stimulation, and bio-nutrition for crop nutrition.

Agrauxine by Lesaffre has been developing biosourced solutions for plant nutrition and health for more than 15 years. Agrauxine will pursue ABM’s highly proprietary biological projects, including two new strategic biocontrol technologies that will be commercialized in the US market in the next few years.

Agrauxine’s acquisition of ABM brings together two companies that develop innovative products with unique formulations, creating a partnership that brings expertise in biological seed treatment, biostimulants and foliar biopesticides for a complete range of biological products. With a combined R&D, manufacturing, sales and marketing functions, the combination will help deliver innovative solutions to customers in North America and around the world. As part of Agrauxine’s strategy to develop new solutions derived from micro-organisms, such as yeasts, bacteria and fungi, the acquisition provides the company with an enhanced presence in North America.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

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Dan Custis 

Founder & Chairman

Advanced Biological Marketing, Inc.

“A few years ago I was interviewing a number of companies to represent ABM in the M&A arena. When EdgePoint was introduced I knew we were a match. I knew I was dealing with a company of character and integrity that mirrored my own. Those values came through in all my dealings with the firm. I cannot say enough how pleased I am with the results in finding the right partner for ABM.”

Cable Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc. has been acquired by…

Torque Capital Group has acquired Cable Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc. (“CMA”), a Bolivar, Ohio based leader in the design and manufacturing of mechanical cables, controls, and actuation assemblies. CMA has a reputation for providing engineered application solutions to market leaders in the automotive, marine, and power sports industries. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Cable Manufacturing & Assembly. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Torque Capital Group is a lower-middle market private equity firm that takes an operational approach to investing in businesses at a critical inflection point. Torque deploys patient capital behind North American based manufacturing, niche / enthusiast branded products, and supply chain service companies, with a particular expertise in transportation markets. Torque acts as a resource to portfolio company management teams, offering strategic, operational, and financial resources to accelerate the building of long-term value for all stakeholders.

Safely connecting the world through excellence in cable assembly solutions since 1974, Cable Manufacturing & Assembly has become an industry leader in mechanical cables, controls, and actuation assemblies. Its products include push-pull and pull-pull cables, safety/restraint cables, and more. Known for providing application solutions through engineering support to its customers, CMA has continued to expand its product line and customer base in the automotive, marine and power sports industries, selling its products to the leading OEMs within their respective industries.

CMA’s recognized brand, reputation, and legacy is an excellent fit with Torque Capital Group’s focus on investing in manufacturing companies with strong management teams, market positions, and significant growth potential. Torque’s operational focus, extensive experience and relationships is expected to provide CMA with enhanced resources and strategic guidance through its next stage of growth and development.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Custom Poly Bag, Inc. has been acquired by PPC…

PPC Flexible Packing LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging, announced the acquisition of Alliance, Ohio-based Custom Poly Bag, Inc. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to Custom Poly Bag. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

PPC, headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL, is a premier, high-quality flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in flexographic printing and converting of films, bags and pouches. It is a recognized pioneer in cleanroom packaging for healthcare and medical applications, and trusted leader in packaging solutions for consumer categories such as snack and organic brands, specialty produce, pet, nutraceutical, bakery and horticulture.

Founded in 1969, Custom Poly Bag is a fully integrated AIB certified flexible packaging converter specializing in small-to-medium run jobs with immediate turnarounds. Custom Poly Bag’s film extrusion, printing and bag capabilities service the bakery, protein, medical and specialty consumer markets nationwide.

Custom Poly significantly enhances PPC’s position of servicing mid-size consumer product SKUs and its speed to market across key flexible packaging growth segments, particularly the specialty bakery market.

EdgePoint is a leading investment banking firm focused on providing middle market business owners with merger and acquisition advisory services.

Headquartered in Alliance, OH, Custom Poly Bag is a provider of flexible packaging and film products with more than a half century of experience.