Sector

Manufacturing

376 confirmed transactions read in this sector, 59 of them in the last twelve months, from 193 named buyers. 90 capital providers are named on those deals. The company universe behind it is 27,035 privately held employers.

Latest deal Sep 9, 2026
38 verified independent sponsors · 116 deals with the capital named
Who is consolidating this sector
  1. 14Validor Capitalverified independent sponsor2012 to 2026 · 1 in 12 months
  2. 12LDR Partners LPfund or capital provider2019 to 2025 · 1 in 12 months
  3. 6LFM Capitalfund or capital provider2025 to 2026 · 3 in 12 months
  4. 6North Park Groupverified independent sponsor2022 to 2025
  5. 4Blue Ridge Construction Capitalverified independent sponsor2022 to 2026 · 1 in 12 months
  6. 4Borgman Capitalverified independent sponsor2019 to 2025
  7. 3Salt Creek Capitalverified independent sponsor2018 to 2026 · 2 in 12 months
  8. 3Glen Oaks Capitalverified independent sponsor2026 to 2026 · 3 in 12 months
  9. 3National Safety Appareloperating company or platform2025 to 2025 · 2 in 12 months
  10. 3Solve Industrial Motion Groupoperating company or platform2025 to 2025 · 3 in 12 months
What closed here, and who paid for it
  1. Sep 9, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Glen Oaks Capital acquired Dux Coatings (Lodi, NJ)
    Houlihan Lokey · AdvisorTecum Capital · Capital providerStevens & Lee · CounselIce Miller · CounselTecum Capital · LenderFirst Commonwealth Bank · Lender
    Glen Oaks Capital ('Glen Oaks') and Tecum Capital ('Tecum') today announced the acquisition of StanChem Resins and Dux Coatings, creating a new specialty chemicals platform ('StanChem' or the 'Company') producing water-based emulsion polymers and solvent-based protective coatings.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) tecum.com
  2. Sep 9, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Glen Oaks Capital acquired StanChem Resins and Dux Coatings (East Berlin, CT)
    Tecum Capital · Equity providerTecum Capital · LenderFirst Commonwealth Bank · Lender
    Glen Oaks acted as lead sponsor, with Tecum providing growth capital in the form of both subordinated debt and equity to support the partnership and to fund the Company's expansion plans.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) tecum.com
  3. Sep 9, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 95%
    Salt Creek Capital acquired Craig Wire Products LLC (Douglasville, GA)
    Cyprium Partners · Equity providerCyprium Partners · Lender
    Cyprium provided subordinated debt, preferred equity and common equity to support the acquisition of Craig Wire by Salt Creek Capital, a California-based independent sponsor.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) cyprium.com
  4. Sep 9, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Glen Oaks Capital acquired StanChem Resins (East Berlin, CT)
    Houlihan Lokey · AdvisorTecum Capital · Capital providerStevens & Lee · CounselIce Miller · CounselTecum Capital · LenderFirst Commonwealth Bank · Lender
    Glen Oaks Capital ('Glen Oaks') and Tecum Capital ('Tecum') today announced the acquisition of StanChem Resins and Dux Coatings, creating a new specialty chemicals platform ('StanChem' or the 'Company') producing water-based emulsion polymers and solvent-based protective coatings.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) tecum.com
  5. Sep 2, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Voltaris Power LLC acquired Electronic Power Design Inc (Houston, TX)
    Voltaris Power, a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, acquired Electronic Power Design to expand its mission-critical power capabilities.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) millpoint.com
  6. Aug 31, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 70%
    River Associates Investments, L.P. acquired Horsepower Automotive Group (Chandler, AZ)
    Abacus Finance Group, LLC · Equity providerAbacus Finance Group, LLC · Lender
    Abacus Finance Group provided senior debt financing to support River Associates' leveraged buyout of Horsepower Automotive Group.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) abacusfinance.com
  7. Aug 4, 2026Add onconfidence 70%
    Reed Minerals LLC acquired U.S. Minerals, Inc. (Dyer, IN)
    Lincoln International LLC · AdvisorGodfrey & Kahn · Counsel
    Reed Minerals announced that it has completed the acquisition of U.S. Minerals, Inc., a bolt-on as part of Speyside's value creation strategy for Reed.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) speysideequity.com
  8. Aug 1, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Dominus Capital acquired Pelco Solutions (Edmond, OK)
    Northstar Capital · Capital providerNorthstar Capital · Equity provider
    Northstar provided debt and an equity co-investment to support Dominus's acquisition of the Company.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) northstarcapital.com
  9. Jul 30, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. acquired Garner Products, Inc. (Roseville, CA)
    SEM, a portfolio company of May River Capital, entered into a formal partnership with Garner Products; the partnership will create a unified company with a full suite of end-of-life solutions.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) mayrivercapital.com
  10. Jul 28, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Validor Capital acquired Diamond Metals Distribution, LLC (Cleveland, OH)
    BICO Steel ("BICO"), a portfolio company of Validor Capital, is pleased to announce it has acquired Diamond Metals Distribution ("Diamond Metals"), significantly expanding BICO's specialty metals offering and precision processing capabilities.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) validorcap.com
  11. Jul 16, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Diamond Chemical,co.,inc. acquired Wechem, Inc. (Harahan, LA)
    WeChem is a natural fit for Diamond; it broadens our product line, extends our manufacturing footprint and adds a talented team.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) graycliffpartners.com
  12. Jul 9, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Vytex Corporation acquired Vinyl Kraft (New Boston, OH)
    This acquisition marks a defining step in Vytex's growth; we're positioned to give customers a deeper product lineup.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) graycliffpartners.com
  13. Jul 2, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC acquired Mada (Shelbyville, KY)
    Monument MicroCap Partners announces Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC has acquired Stelised and MADA of Shelbyville, Kentucky.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) monumentmicrocap.com
  14. Jul 2, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC acquired Stelised (Shelbyville, KY)
    Monument MicroCap Partners announces Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC has acquired Stelised and MADA of Shelbyville, Kentucky.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) monumentmicrocap.com
  15. Jun 16, 2026Recapitalizationconfidence 90%
    Bochi Investments recapitalised Rottler Manufacturing, LLC (Kent, WA)
    two other SBIC funds · Capital providertwo other SBIC funds · Capital providerCyprium Partners · Equity providerCyprium Partners · Lender
    Partnering with two other SBIC funds, Cyprium provided debt and equity to support the recapitalization of Rottler Manufacturing by Oregon-based Bochi Investments.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) cyprium.com
  16. Jun 15, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 80%
    Buyer not named acquired Art Sign, LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
    Peninsula Capital Partners, L.L.C. · Equity providerPeninsula Capital Partners, L.L.C. · Lender
    Art Sign, LLC: June 2026; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) peninsulafunds.com
  17. Jun 11, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Rox Capital Partners acquired Interstate Threaded Products (Dallas, TX)
    Rox Capital Partners ("Rox"), a Texas-based private equity firm focused on building and scaling lower middle-market businesses, today announced the acquisition of Interstate Threaded Products ("ITP"), a leading manufacturer of specialty threaded fasteners serving critical industrial end markets across North America.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) roxcp.com
  18. Jun 4, 2026Majority investmentconfidence 70%
    SBJ Capital acquired 3B International, LLC
    Abacus Finance Group, LLC · Lender
    Abacus Finance Group, LLC...today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger to support SBJ Capital's strategic investment in 3B International, a global fragrance developer and brand creator.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) abacusfinance.com
  19. May 21, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Salt Creek Capital acquired MML Diagnostics Packaging, Inc. (Troutdale, OR)
    Salt Creek Capital has acquired MML Diagnostics Packaging, a provider of contract manufacturing and packaging services to original equipment medical device manufacturers.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) peprofessional.com
  20. May 19, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    Diamond Chemical,co.,inc. acquired Nyco Products Company (Countryside, IL)
    This combination is a transformative step for Diamond; together we can offer customers and distributors broader product availability and stronger national service.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) graycliffpartners.com
  21. May 12, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Graycliff Partners acquired Tramont Manufacturing LLC (Milwaukee, WI)
    Tramont is a high-quality, differentiated manufacturer operating in an attractive and growing end market.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) graycliffpartners.com
  22. Apr 22, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    LFM Capital acquired L & R Industries, Inc. (Cabool, MO)
    LFM Capital announced its investment in L&R Industries, the third platform company in LFM's fourth fund.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) lfmcapital.com
  23. Apr 21, 2026Platform acquisitionconfidence 90%
    Catchment Capital, L.P. acquired Isolatek International (Stanhope, NJ)
    RBC Capital Markets · AdvisorJ.P. Morgan · Capital providerLord Abbett Private Credit Advisor LLC · Capital providerGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP · Counsel
    Catchment Capital ("Catchment"), SK Capital Partners ("SK Capital"), and Isolatek International ("Isolatek") today announced a definitive agreement under which Catchment, a private equity firm focused on transforming middle market industrial businesses, will acquire Isolatek
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) catchmentcapital.com
  24. Apr 15, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    AeriTek Global Holdings LLC acquired Continental Refrigerator (Bensalem, PA)
    AeriTek, a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, acquired Continental Refrigerator and National Comfort Products from National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Products.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) millpoint.com
  25. Apr 15, 2026Add onconfidence 90%
    AeriTek Global Holdings LLC acquired National Comfort Products (Bensalem, PA)
    Adding Continental Refrigerator and National Comfort Products is a defining step for AeriTek's Value Creation Plan.
    DFX analyst research (General-assisted, every claim URL-cited) millpoint.com
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