Wind Point Partners

Monroe Capital Supports Wind Point Partners’ Acquisition of MOREgroup, Inc.

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화요일, 4월 30, 2024
Professional Services, Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Finance, Construction & Property, Asset Management, Education, Acquisition, MEP, Government, Capital, Health, Wind Point Partners

Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of MOREgroup, Inc. (“MOREgroup”) by private equity sponsor Wind Point Partners.

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  • Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as joint lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the acquisition of MOREgroup, Inc. (“MOREgroup”) by private equity sponsor Wind Point Partners.
  • Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, MOREgroup is a family of leading architecture and engineering brands focused on education, healthcare and government end markets.
  • The company offers a turnkey suite of architecture, design and adjacent engineering services including master planning, design execution, MEP engineering, structural engineering and program management.

Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Handgards

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화요일, 4월 16, 2024
Other Retail, Banking, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Food, Beverage, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Packaging, Restaurant, Bar, Finance, Chemicals, Plastics, Investment, Capital, Partnership, Foley & Lardner, FCA, Wind Point Partners, MRO, Ship, Growth

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), announced today that it has acquired Handgards, LLC (“Handgards” or the ​“Company”) from Wind Point Partners in partnership with management.

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  • Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), announced today that it has acquired Handgards, LLC (“Handgards” or the ​“Company”) from Wind Point Partners in partnership with management.
  • “From our first meeting with Wynnchurch, I knew we had found a fantastic partner for our next chapter of growth,” said Joe Kubicek, CEO of Handgards.
  • “Wynnchurch brings significant commercial and operational expertise in distribution and has substantial resources to support Handgards’ growth plans.
  • The Company's value proposition, diversified service offering, and long-standing relationships make Handgards a great fit with our investment philosophy.”
    Carl Howe, Principal at Wynnchurch, added, “Handgards has built a reputation as a leading provider of critical safety and disposable products to the foodservice market.

Wind Point Partners Closes Fund X at $2.3 Billion Hard Cap

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수요일, 3월 13, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Asset Management, Partnership, Wind, Trust, Kirkland & Ellis, Investment, Wind Point, Wisconsin, LLP, Wind Point Partners

Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Wind Point Partners X (“Fund X” or the “Fund”).

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  • Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the successful closing of its latest fund, Wind Point Partners X (“Fund X” or the “Fund”).
  • Fund X closed at its hard cap with total commitments of $2.3 billion, exceeding the Fund’s $1.7 billion target.
  • The closing of Fund X coincides with Wind Point’s 40th anniversary and represents the firm’s largest fund to date, including a more than 50% increase to the 2019 predecessor fund.
  • With Fund X, Wind Point will seek to continue its long history of partnering with top caliber management teams to acquire well-positioned middle market businesses with a clear path to value creation.

Warehouse On Wheels Continues Expansion With Canadian Acquisition

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화요일, 3월 5, 2024
Acquisition, Wind Point, Wisconsin, Warehouse, Growth, Greater Toronto Area, WOW, Haulage, Wind Point Partners

Warehouse On Wheels ("WOW"), formerly known as American Trailer Rental Group continues growth in Canada.

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  • Warehouse On Wheels ("WOW"), formerly known as American Trailer Rental Group continues growth in Canada.
  • The move plays into WOW's aggressive growth strategy and capabilities to service customers across the greater Toronto area.
  • The addition of BenLea represents WOW's twenty-first acquisition, alongside two greenfield expansion locations since partnering with Wind Point.
  • WOW is seeking strategic acquisition opportunities, with a focus on leading storage and cartage trailer providers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

HASA Acquires Salt-to-Bleach Manufacturer Chem Eleven from FSTI, Inc.

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월요일, 2월 19, 2024
Acquisition, Growth, Safety, Trussell, Wind Point Partners, Water, Partnership

Scott Trussell, CEO of FSTI, Inc., will join HASA in an executive advisory role and be actively involved in all aspects of HASA integration and enterprise strategy efforts.

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  • Scott Trussell, CEO of FSTI, Inc., will join HASA in an executive advisory role and be actively involved in all aspects of HASA integration and enterprise strategy efforts.
  • Trussell added, "The HASA leadership team has a clear vision and strategy to enhance reliability and safety for its employees, customers and stakeholders.
  • HASA Acquires Chem Eleven from FSTI, Inc.
    Peter Leemputte, Principal at Wind Point Partners, corporate parent entity for HASA, Inc., also had the following comments regarding this pivotal acquisition: "Bolstering our production and service capabilities in Texas is a key component of the HASA value creation plan.
  • The acquisition of Chem Eleven accelerates our Texas growth strategy, and we look forward to supporting our customers' growth in the region."

Smart Care Announces Q4 Acquisitions

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024
Interior Design, Retail, HVAC, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Multimedia, Advantage, Growth, Restaurant, Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Wind Point Partners, Refrigeration, Wind Point, Wisconsin, Acquisition

Smart Care, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), is pleased to announce three acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • Smart Care, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), is pleased to announce three acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • The addition of these three companies represents Smart Care’s tenth, eleventh and twelfth acquisitions overall since partnering with Wind Point.
  • Headquartered in Chicago, Ill., Smart Care is a market leader in stand-alone refrigeration, rack refrigeration, HVAC, hot-side commercial cooking and specialty coffee and beverage equipment.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome great businesses like Watson, A Advantage and Metroplex into the Smart Care organization,” stated Henry Lees-Buckley, CEO of Smart Care Solutions.

Godspeed Capital Sells MOREgroup

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024
Professional Services, Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Finance, Construction & Property, Wind Point Partners, Partnership, Federal, Government, Sale, Education, Investment, Latham & Watkins, Federation, Lead, Growth

Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, announced today the successful sale of MOREgroup (the “Company”) to Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”).

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  • Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, announced today the successful sale of MOREgroup (the “Company”) to Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”).
  • Christopher M. Huckabee, Chief Executive Officer of MOREgroup, said, “We are grateful to Godspeed Capital for a successful partnership that inspired us to grow, innovate, and be more.
  • Godspeed Capital invested in MOREgroup through Godspeed Capital Investment Program I in 2022.
  • AEC Advisors, LLC served as the lead financial advisor to MOREgroup and Godspeed Capital, and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel in connection with the sale.

Pavion Acquires Integrated Security and Communications

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024
Transport, Wind Point Partners, ISC, Wind Point, Wisconsin, CTSI, Security, Integration, Investment, Logistics, Acquisition, Safety, Fortune 500, Engineering, Communication, Growth

CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavion Corp. (formerly Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. "CTSI"), a leading provider of integrated solutions for fire, safety, security, and critical communications, has acquired Integrated Security and Communications ("ISC"). The acquisition significantly enhances Pavion's engineering, integration, and Fortune 500 national account capabilities across the US. ISC is the 20th acquisition for Pavion since partnering with Wind Point Partners ("Wind Point") in June 2020.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavion Corp. (formerly Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. "CTSI"), a leading provider of integrated solutions for fire, safety, security, and critical communications, has acquired Integrated Security and Communications ("ISC").
  • Integrated Security and Communications was established in 2007 by Michael Thomas and is headquartered in Millstone, New Jersey.
  • "I am truly excited to join forces with Pavion," exclaimed Integrated Security and Communications Founder and CEO Michael Thomas.
  • "We are pleased to welcome the employees and customers of ISC to Pavion, "noted Jim Muncey, Pavion Security Business Unit President.

Monroe Capital Supports Wind Point Partners’ Acquisition of Central Moloney

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화요일, 11월 7, 2023
Professional Services, Other Energy, Energy, Finance, Asset Management, Consulting, Weather, Acquisition, Wind Point Partners, CMI, Capital, Financial services, Public utility

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Central Moloney (“CMI”) by private equity sponsor, Wind Point Partners.

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  • Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Central Moloney (“CMI”) by private equity sponsor, Wind Point Partners.
  • Founded in 1949 and based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, CMI is a leading manufacturer of critical infrastructure products for the U.S. electrical grid, including distribution transformers and associated components.
  • CMI recently opened an additional facility in Panama City Beach, Florida, to support growing demand for electrification and the modernization and improved weather resiliency of electrical infrastructure.

Crescent European Specialty Lending Announces Financing for the Acquisition of Assisi Pet Care by Wind Point Partners

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월요일, 10월 16, 2023
Professional Services, Consumer, Manufacturing, Pets, Finance, Other Manufacturing, Banking, Partnership, Acquisition, Hi-Life, Crescent, Wind Point Partners, Growth, Head, Capital Group Companies, Financial services, Bottled water, Mace (spray)

Assisi Pet Care offers a broad range of branded and private label natural pet foods and treats to pet-specialist retailers, distributors, wholesalers, e-commerce and traditional retailers across the U.K. and continental Europe.

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  • Assisi Pet Care offers a broad range of branded and private label natural pet foods and treats to pet-specialist retailers, distributors, wholesalers, e-commerce and traditional retailers across the U.K. and continental Europe.
  • Crescent has been involved with Assisi Pet Care since February 2022, when it provided financing for the company’s refinancing and acquisition of Maced Sp.
  • Assisi Pet Care was established in 2020 by its CEO Peter Mangion together with Harwood as a pet food buy-and-build platform.
  • “We appreciate being able to continue our financing partnership as Assisi Pet Care enters its next phase of growth with Wind Point Partners, and we believe the company is strongly positioned in the attractive, fast-growing natural treats and natural pet food segment.”