Displaying items tagged: mergers and acquisitions
PE-backed Kamps Inc. closes 3 deals in 30 days
WALKER — Pallet solutions firm Kamps Inc. has kicked its dealmaking into high gear over the last month, closing on acquisitions that expand the company’s footprint into Minnesota and deepen its presence in Florida.
Mutually Human acquires Grand Rapids-based analytics firm Mirrorlytics
GRAND RAPIDS — Mutually Human LLC, a Grand Rapids-based digital transformation and software consultant, acquired Mirrorlytics LLC, a respected data and business analytics firm also based in Grand Rapids.
Huizenga Group bolsters automation portfolio in deal for SE Michigan supplier
GRAND RAPIDS — The Huizenga Group has bolstered its capabilities in the automation sector in a deal for supplier Bulldog Factory Service LLC based in Madison Heights.
Consumer goods insurer Montage Inc. of Kentwood acquired by Boston firm
KENTWOOD — Montage Inc., a provider of protection plans for residential furniture, jewelry and watches, has sold to One80 Intermediaries Inc., a Boston-based specialty insurance broker.
SE Michigan dealer group scoops up Keller Ford store in Walker
WALKER — Keller Ford Inc. has sold to a southeast Michigan dealership group.
PE-backed FlavorSum acquires Mo. flavor maker
KALAMAZOO — Private equity-backed FlavorSum LLC, formerly known as National Flavors, has bolstered its platform with the addition of a fifth flavor manufacturer.
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Family owned food manufacturing giant Roskam Baking Co. sells to Chicago PE firm
GRAND RAPIDS — Roskam Baking Co., the quietly massive operation that helped put West Michigan on the map as a center for food manufacturing, has sold to new private equity owners after nearly a century as a family owned business.
Acrisure bolsters cyber services division with two acquisitions
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids-based fintech company and global insurance broker Acrisure LLC has added to its cyber services business with two acquisitions.
American Storage & Logistics acquires two firms, plans to change name
GRAND RAPIDS — American Storage & Logistics is expanding its capabilities with acquisitions of two equipment suppliers based in the northeastern United States.
Fox Motors buys 3 SE Michigan dealerships
GRAND RAPIDS — Fox Motor Group LLC has expanded its holdings in southeast Michigan with the acquisition of three dealerships from Ken Garff Automotive LLC.
Service Express acquires pair of firms as tech M&A market cools so far in 2022
GRAND RAPIDS — Third-party data center maintenance provider Service Express Inc. has acquired two companies: Middleville-based cloud hosting provider iInTheCloud LLC and Danbury, Conn.-based managed service provider iTech Solutions Group LLC.
Auxo Investment Partners makes strategic acquisition of Indiana manufacturer
Grand Rapids private equity firm Auxo Investment Partners has acquired an Indiana-based manufacturer of braided lacing tapes, twines, cords and sleeving for the electrical, defense and aerospace markets.
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Blackford Capital sells Hudsonville construction equipment dealer amid recent exits
GRAND RAPIDS – Private equity firm Blackford Capital has sold Grand Equipment Co. in Hudsonville to Chicago-based investment firm Cognitive Capital Partners LLC.
Gun Lake Investments taps former deal partner to run operations
After a seven-year career in tribal economic development at Waséyabek Development Co. LLC for his tribe, Jimmy TenBrink now finds himself heading up operations for a familiar tribal partner.
Blackford Capital water sports portfolio company makes second recent add-on acquisition
Aqua-Leisure Recreation LLC, a portfolio company of Grand Rapids private equity firm Blackford Capital, acquired Longwood, Fla.-based INYO Pool Products LLC, a brand of swimming pool supply, repair and maintenance products.
Koops to acquire Saginaw firm as automation demand remains strong
HOLLAND — A West Michigan automation company is expanding with a new acquisition as demand for services remains strong during severe workforce shortages.
Century Technology Group portfolio companies to merge, rebrand as MindSpring
Inno-Versity LLC and Th3rd Coast Digital Solutions, two portfolio companies of Ada-based family office Century Technology Group Inc., will merge and rebrand as MindSpring LLC, company officials announced.
GR medical liability coverage provider acquired by Minnesota firm
Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange, a Grand Rapids-based provider of professional medical liability coverage for health systems and care providers, has signed an agreement to sell to a Minnesota company.
PE-backed elevator services provider acquires City Elevator of Michigan owner
GRAND RAPIDS — Elevator services provider Elevator Service LLC continued its growth in the Midwest through a recent acquisition.
MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Highlights from the 2022 M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards
MillerKnoll Inc., Bell’s Brewery Inc. and Huntington Bank were among the top award-winning deals in this year’s MiBiz M&A Deals and Dealmaker Awards.
Charter Growth Capital acquires minority stake in Lambert & Co.
GRAND RAPIDS — Charter Growth Capital Fund has acquired a minority stake in Grand Rapids-based public relations and investor relations firm Lambert & Co.
Comfort Research acquires Toronto-based water toy, equipment manufacturer
GRAND RAPIDS — A maker of interior and exterior furniture has significantly expanded its line of pool floats and toys through a recent acquisition.
2021 deals: A year in review
A comprehensive list of mergers and acquisitions covered by MiBiz in 2021.
Charlotte ag business acquired by industry mainstay
CHARLOTTE — Grain handler and exporter Citizens LLC is being acquired by a fellow Michigan business with deep roots in the industry.
Gantry Business Solutions acquires turnaround firm Amicus Management
ADA TWP. — Grand Rapids business consulting firm Gantry Business Solutions LLC has acquired Amicus Management Inc.
2022 M&A activity expected to remain strong, according to new outlook
A hot M&A market should get even hotter in the coming year, according to the results of law firm Dykema Gossett PLLC’s latest annual M&A outlook survey.
Bonus interview: Q&A with UFP Industries CEO Matt Missad
GRAND RAPIDS TWP. — UFP Industries Inc. has maintained an active pipeline of acquisitions over the past several years as CEO Matt Missad maintains strong growth and a focus on diversification.
GR-based fuel distributor Crystal Flash makes first acquisition outside of Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Fuel distributor Crystal Flash Inc. is expanding its service territory in the Midwest following the acquisition of an Illinois-based fuel and propane provider.
Norton Shores distributor Nichols Paper & Supply acquired by expanding New Jersey firm
NORTON SHORES — Nichols Paper & Supply Co., a Norton Shores-based distributor of paper, industrial packaging and sanitary supplies, has been acquired by a New Jersey-based distributor with deep experience in food service packaging and janitorial supplies.
Jandernoa family office 42 North Partners exits Vine Line in sale to PE-backed FreshEdge
ALPINE TWP. — Fresh produce distributor Vine Line Group LLC has changed hands following a recent sale.