Eureka Equity Partners has acquired Perfect Creation (DBA iPEC Coaching), a provider of training and certification services to the professional coaching industry. iPEC provides continuing education and certifications to its students through both virtual and live training formats in 20 training locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. iPEC’s areas of specialization include training for […]
Turnspire Capital Partners has formed Infinity Engineered Products (IEP) to acquire the Goodyear Air Springs business from publicly traded EnPro Industries. Goodyear air springs are used by original equipment manufacturers and fleet operators for trucks, trailers, buses, and specialty vehicles. The company’s products are sold under an exclusive license from Akron-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber which […]
O2 Investment Partners has sold wastewater equipment distributor Vessco to Gryphon Investors. Vessco is a distributor of parts and equipment used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, and it also provides related systems integration services. The company’s water treatment services include initial consultation and design, installation assistance, field service and parts delivery. […]
Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to acquire Wellness Pet Food from Berwind Corporation. WellPet is a supplier of premium pet food and treats under several brand names including Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, WHIMZEES, Eagle Pack, Holistic Select, and Sojos. According to WellPet, it is the largest independent North America-based pet food manufacturer, producing proprietary formulations […]
Gridiron Capital has acquired Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (GSM), a provider of accessories used in the hunting, sport shooting, and outdoor enthusiast markets, from Sentinel Capital. GSM is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of a portfolio of branded hunting and sport shooting products including Stealth Cam (game scouting cameras); Cyclops (specialty outdoor lighting); Walker’s […]
Champlain Financial Corporation and a group of co-investors have acquired Bad Monkey, a maker and marketer of popcorn and other confectionery products. Bad Monkey’s ready-to-eat and microwavable popcorns are sold through major grocery retail chains, convenience stores, and drugstores. The company was founded by brothers Joseph and Fabio Zeppilli (in their youth, their mother nicknamed […]
Westhook Capital has made an investment in RainShadow Labs, a provider of private label manufacturing services to natural and organic personal care brands. RainShadow’s services include product development and design; packaging and label procurement; contract filling; packaging warehousing; shipping, and logistics support. Customers of RainShadow include independent brands, entrepreneurs, and skincare professionals. The company was […]
The Carlyle Group has acquired a majority stake in Manna Pro Products from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Manna Pro is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty pet care products including food, treats, and other health and wellness products for dogs, cats, horses, chickens, goats, and other companion pets. Manna Pro is led by CEO John […]
Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire Sweeping Corp of America from Soundcore Capital Partners. Cleveland-headquartered Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) provides street, parking lot and construction site sweeping, catch basin cleaning, pavement maintenance and snow management to state, municipal, commercial, industrial and construction customers. The company, led by CEO Christopher Valerian, has more than 900 […]
Milton Street Capital has closed two acquisitions with the buys of the life sciences business of publicly traded Worthington Industries, and International Cryogenics. The life sciences business (LSB) of Worthington is a manufacturer of cryogenic stainless steel and aluminum storage freezers, dewars (vacuum flasks), and shippers that are used to store biological specimens. LSB’s products […]
