E-Technologies Group, a portfolio company of Falfurrias Capital Partners, has acquired Superior Controls from DFW Capital Partners. Superior Controls is a provider of automation, integration and engineering support services to the life sciences industry. Customers of the company include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Biogen, GE Healthcare, Genentech, and Gilead Sciences. Many of the […]
The Anderson Group has acquired Fosbel, a provider of industrial furnace maintenance services, from Ares Capital. Fosbel was acquired by American Capital Strategies (ACS) in July 2005 and ACS was acquired by Ares Capital in December 2016. Fosbel is a global service provider specializing in refractory furnace inspection, maintenance, repair and reconstruction with a focus […]
North Castle Partners has made an investment in Maya Kaimal Foods, a developer and marketer of Indian-inspired ethnic foods. Maya Kaimal Foods’ products include shelf-stable and refrigerated sauces and condiments, and ready-to-eat dals (lentils) and rices. The company’s products are sold online at Amazon and Costco and at over 7,000 retail locations including Whole Foods […]
New Mountain Capital has agreed to acquire the chemicals business of publicly-traded Aceto Corporation (OTC: ACETQ) for $338 million. In February 2019, Aceto filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code as it began a process to sell its chemicals unit and pharmaceuticals unit in separate transactions. Aceto’s chemical unit is […]
Marquee Brands has agreed to acquire the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands from publicly-traded Sequential Brands Group. Marquee Brands was formed by Neuberger Berman in 2014 to acquire, license and manage a portfolio of consumer brands. The company and Neuberger Berman closed a dedicated investment fund, Marquee Brands Partners LP, in February 2016 with […]
Variant Equity has closed its acquisition of Coach USA and Coach Canada (together Coach USA) from Stagecoach Group plc for $271 million. Coach USA is a provider of transportation services including scheduled intercity bus service, local and commuter bus transit, city sightseeing, tour, yellow school bus, and charter bus service. The company operates through several […]
Arbor Investments has sold ice cream maker Fieldbrook Foods to Wells Enterprises. Arbor acquired Fieldbrook in September 2010 through the firm’s second fund. Fieldbrook Foods is a private label and co-manufacturer of ice cream and frozen novelty products including ice cream sandwiches, cups, cones and stick novelties. The company’s products are distributed to all 50 […]
Pretium Packaging, a manufacturer of plastic containers and closures and a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, has acquired Olcott Plastics. Olcott Plastics’ manufacturing capabilities include the plastic injection molding, mold building, printing and plastic cap lining. The company produces more than a million plastic jars and closure combinations a day and specializes in packaging for […]
Hastings Equity Partners has sold Cactus Fuel to Pilot Thomas Logistics. Hastings purchased a majority interest in Cactus in March 2016. Cactus is a value-added distributor of fuel (diesel and gasoline), lubricants, and chemicals to upstream and midstream companies operating in the Permian Basin particularly in Midland and Odessa, TX. The company was co-founded by […]
PS Logistics, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has acquired Celadon Logistics, from publicly-traded Celadon Group. The buy of the company was completed through PS Logistics’ subsidiary TA Services. Celadon Logistics is a third-party logistics provider of managed transportation, supply chain and warehousing services. The company currently operates 4 logistics offices and 11 warehouses […]
