Displaying items tagged: mergers and acquisitions

Amy Sparks’ acquisition of Nuvar Inc. in May required the company’s new top executive to adapt to her role as an “outsider” as she worked to integrate herself into the operations. 

Faced with an industry sea change and the loss of a major customer, Benton Harbor-based Midwest Timer Services Inc. needed to take action to remain a growing business.

Acquiring Sparta-based Old Orchard Brands LLC in April allowed a Canadian beverage company to add a modern plant in Michigan to better access the Midwestern market.

A recapitalization in late 2010 put Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. on the path to triple-digit annual growth.

Friends and family saw Stephen Waterbury heading toward a career in law before he ever did.

MiBiz, in conjunction with the Association for Corporate Growth Western Michigan, is pleased to present the sixth-annual M&A Deals and Dealmakers of the Year Awards.

Mergers and acquisition activity remained strong in West Michigan through the third quarter, as many sellers opted to go to market while they can still get a good price for their businesses.

Private equity firm Auxo Investment Partners has completed its fifth acquisition in 13 months with a deal for a Warren-based stamping manufacturer.

A Milwaukee-based private equity firm has acquired Structural Concepts Corp., a manufacturer of refrigerated display cases in Muskegon County.

A Grand Rapids-based energy distribution company has added the Novi-based Harris Oil Corp. to its portfolio of businesses.

A Northern Michigan investor group has acquired the assets of Air-Services Inc., a charter aviation provider serving the business market in Northern Michigan.

A West Michigan-based private equity-backed HVAC equipment manufacturer has been sold to privately-held Madison Industries of Chicago.

Stryker Corp. acquired Durham, N.C.-based HyperBranch Medical Technology Inc. for $220 million.

A Mid-Michigan metal heat treater has acquired Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Al-Fe Heat Treating Inc.

Lakeland Health today became a part of Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health as the two finalized a merger agreement.

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for Oct. 1, 2018.

An independent baseball team from Traverse City has sold to the ownership group of the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Detroit Tigers’ Class-A affiliate.

A Northern Michigan manufacturer of equipment for high-power laser systems has acquired a German supplier of laser crystals.

A Grand Rapids-based provider of furniture protection plans and other products has been acquired by the warranty and specialty risk firm Amynta Group.

Office furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc. is expanding its stable of alternative workplace furniture designs.

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for Sept. 17, 2018.

The founder of West Michigan kombucha brewer has sold the company to another area craft beverage manufacturer.

A Southeast Michigan publisher has acquired the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Grand Rapids Magazine and other titles from Gemini Corp.

Greatland Corp., a provider of W-2, 1099 and 1095 products to employers, acquired Aabet Business Systems of Marin County, Calif.

A West Michigan-based industrial testing equipment and assembly systems manufacturer has acquired WinterPark Engineering LLC of Auburn Hills.

A Mid-Michigan food and animal safety testing products company has purchased a Virgina genetic testing firm specializing in services for cattle breeding organizations.

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for Sept. 4, 2018.

Stryker Corp. signed a deal to pay $1.4 billion to acquire Leesburg, Va.-based K2M Group Holdings Inc., a maker of spinal devices.

Infinisource Inc., a provider of COBRA benefits and an administrator of consumer-directed health benefits, acquired Polestar Benefits, based in Lake Oswego, Ore.

Two senior living providers in Michigan plan to explore a merger to become one organization.