Branford

Branford Rides the Tide! Fund II Invests in Leading Marina Services Business

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Pacific Northwest, Branford, Partnership, Engineering, Fresh water, Shipbuilding, Insurance

Marine Floats is the fifth portfolio company for Branford's second fund, which had its final close in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Marine Floats is the fifth portfolio company for Branford's second fund, which had its final close in 2021.
  • Branford has teamed up with existing Owner and President Logan Brown to help the Company grow.
  • Mr. Brown noted, "In partnership with Branford Castle, we are excited to expand our offerings and our reach, to provide even more high-quality services to our customers."
  • "The Branford team looks forward to partnering with Logan to continue to expand the breadth and reach of Marine Floats' services.

John S. Castle to Receive 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Online, Branford, Riverdale Country School, Idealab, Dillon, Read & Co., Business, Intelligence, Castle, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, Harvard College, Aruba Networks, Triple accreditation, Harvard University, Growth, Catholic Charities USA, Trustee, Catholic Church, Latin honors, Harvard Business School, Business development, Management

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&A Advisor, an industry-leading leadership organization covering insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, has announced that John S. Castle, President and CEO of private equity firm Branford Castle Partners, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award.
  • Castle will be honored for his significant contributions to the M&A industry during the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala, a feature of the 2023 Future of Dealmaking Summit , on November 14-15, 2023 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.
  • The M&A Advisor has given the leadership award annually for the past two decades and recipients include industry leaders, such as Corinne Ball, Randall S. Eisenberg, J. Scott Victor, Michelle H. Harner, Bob Profusek, John Reiss, Judge Kevin J. Carey, John Bolduc, Rodger Krouse, Marc Leder and Lorie Beers.
  • The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions through the industry's leading leadership organization.

Branford Muscles Up! Acquires Life Sciences Bolt-on

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Aurora, LLP, Partnership, University, Stikeman Elliott, Branford, Research, Acquisition, Growth, Principal, Contract management, Software, Medical imaging, Industrial design, Neuroscience, Lafayette

Lafayette ( https://lafayetteneuroscience.com/ ) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation equipment for the neuroscience, polygraph and human evaluation markets.

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  • Lafayette ( https://lafayetteneuroscience.com/ ) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation equipment for the neuroscience, polygraph and human evaluation markets.
  • Aurora is the market leader in providing instrumentation equipment related to Skeletal Muscle Physiology research which is utilized by leading universities and research institutions globally.
  • "This acquisition provides Lafayette with the opportunity to increase its product offering to existing and overlapping customers while also extending its product line offering into Muscle Physiology," said Ceon Francis, Principal of Branford Castle.
  • "We are excited to work with the Lafayette management team to continue to support the future growth of the company."

Branford Makes a Blanket Statement! Fund II Invests in Market-Leading Quilting Machine Company

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Monday, June 6, 2022
Company, EBITDA, Preqin, Net, Growth, Technology, Acquisition, Handi, IRR, LP, Industry, History, OEM, Branford, Financial services, Management

Handi Quilter is the third platform acquisition for Branford's second fund which was closed in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Handi Quilter is the third platform acquisition for Branford's second fund which was closed in 2021.
  • As a result of the investment, roughly 30% of Fund II has been allocated.
  • Based in North Salt Lake, UT, Handi Quilter has been providing leading consumer-friendly technology and feature-rich machines and products to the quilting market for 25 years.
  • Branford is particularly keen on the strong relationships it develops with its portfolio company managers.

Branford Castle Partners Electrifies with Test and Measurement Platform Bolt-on

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Castle Partners announced today the acquisition of MTI Instruments, Inc. of Albany, New York, by Branford's portfolio company, Vitrek, LLC.

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  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Castle Partners announced today the acquisition of MTI Instruments, Inc. of Albany, New York, by Branford's portfolio company, Vitrek, LLC.
  • The acquisition of MTI expands Vitrek's line of electronic test and measurement products with the addition of MTI's market-leading jet engine balancing systems, signal generators and precision metrology devices.
  • We expect that our dedication to providing exceptional test and measurement equipment will deliver increasing value for our customers."
  • Vitrek is a portfolio company of Branford's 2016 Vintage Branford Castle Fund and is true to Branford's philosophy of buying businesses in defensible niche markets.

Senior Industry Veterans Join Growing Soundcore

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Boart Longyear, CEO, Senior management, Culligan, Oaktree Capital Management, Branford, Partner, Wellspring Capital Management, Penhall, McKinsey & Company, Centerbridge Partners, P. F. Chang's, Investment, Multimedia, Industry, Ranger, Tervita, Vestar Capital Partners, Financial services, Security (finance), Anker Innovations

"We are thrilled to have such an impressive team of accomplished private equity executives join us.

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  • "We are thrilled to have such an impressive team of accomplished private equity executives join us.
  • Collectively, the Soundcore senior team now has over 135 years of combined industry experience, including collaborative roles working together at predecessor companies," said Jarrett Turner, Founder and Managing Partner of Soundcore.
  • "After over a decade in private equity, I am very excited to officially announce that I have joined a growing, world-class team at Soundcore Capital Partners," said Eric Korsten, Partner at Soundcore.
  • "I am delighted to be joining Soundcore Capital Partners, a best-in-class private equity firm known for its thorough and thoughtful approach to investing," said Alex Bues, Partner at Soundcore.

Multi-Million Dollar Equipment Auction Event: Surplus Assets Formerly Used in Honeywell's N95 Mask Production

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Monday, January 10, 2022
System V printing system, Acquisition, Honeywell, FANUC, EST, Sale, Partnership, HGP, Senior, Plastic, PST, Somatosensory system, Branford, Robot, N95, GLOBE, Intellectual property, Completeness, Auction, 3D printing, Rail transport, Financial services, COVID

Honeywell operated two certified N95 mask manufacturing facilities in Smithfield, Rhode Island and Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • Honeywell operated two certified N95 mask manufacturing facilities in Smithfield, Rhode Island and Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The offering contains pristine equipment, all of which was purchased new in 2020.
  • Scott Lonkart, Vice President and Partner at Branford stated, "To say this is a unique buying opportunity is an understatement.
  • https://www.thebranfordgroup.com
    The Branford Group is a recognized leader in surplus industrial auction, disposition, and valuation services throughout the world.

Sachem Capital CEO to Participate in the Benzinga All Access Event on December 16th

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
NYSE, Rehabilitation, REIT, GLOBE, Interview, Acquisition, Real estate

BRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) today announced that Bill Haydon, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Sachem Capital Corp., will be participating in the Benzinga All Access event taking place on December 16, 2021.

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  • BRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) today announced that Bill Haydon, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Sachem Capital Corp., will be participating in the Benzinga All Access event taking place on December 16, 2021.
  • Mr. Haydon is scheduled to appear on December 16, 2021 at 9:40 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • The event will consist of an interview hosted by Spencer Israel, Executive Producer of Benzinga TV.
  • Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans.

The Branford Group to Conduct Multi-Day Online Auction of N2 Imaging Systems in Irvine, California

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Monday, November 15, 2021
Business, Maynards, ISO9001, Sale, Partnership, GLOBE, ITAR, Business development, CNC, Mining, Creditor, Intellectual property, Auction

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, The Branford Group ("Branford"), in partnership with Maynards Industries , has been chosen to conduct a piecemeal auction sale of the assets from N2 Imaging Systems, a fully integrated electro-optic manufacturer.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, The Branford Group ("Branford"), in partnership with Maynards Industries , has been chosen to conduct a piecemeal auction sale of the assets from N2 Imaging Systems, a fully integrated electro-optic manufacturer.
  • N2 operated three ITAR and ISO9001 certified facilities in Irvine and Tustin, California.
  • All interested parties can review the asset specifications, schedule visits, and discuss pre-auction offers with Branford (contact info listed below).
  • About The Branford Group: The Branford Group is a recognized leader in surplus industrial auction, disposition, and valuation services throughout the world.

Sachem Capital Adjourns Meeting of Shareholders Until November 24, 2021

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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BRANFORD, Conn., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) today announced that its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Annual Meeting”), with respect to Proposal 2, was reconvened on November 3, 2021 and adjourned and rescheduled for Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time.

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  • The Company adjourned the Annual Meeting, held on October 13, 2021, to November 3, 2021, with respect to Proposal 2 to give itself additional time to solicit proxies with respect to that proposal.
  • The Company has determined that a further adjournment is necessary to allow shareholders who have not yet voted additional time to vote.
  • The Annual Meeting will resume virtually via the internet at https://meetnow.global/MUUP4LY on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time.
  • Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans.