M&A Deal Summary

CW Industrial Partners and Ironwood Capital Acquire Paradigm Windows Solutions

On January 7, 2016, private equity firm CW Industrial Partners and growth capital firm Ironwood Capital acquired building materials company Paradigm Windows Solutions

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CW Industrial Partners’ 1st and Ironwood Capital’s 1st transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is CW Industrial Partners’ 16th and Ironwood Capital’s 48th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CW Industrial Partners’ 1st and Ironwood Capital’s 1st transaction in Maine.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-01-07
Target Paradigm Windows Solutions
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) CW Industrial Partners
Ironwood Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Paradigm Windows Solutions

Portland, Maine, United States
Paradigm Windows Solutions is a manufacturer of custom vinyl windows and patio doors. Paradigm Windows Solutions was founded in 1981 and is based in Portland, Maine.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

CW Industrial Partners

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

CW Industrial Partners is an industrial-focused private equity firm that is backed by knowledgeable investors who partner with it in finding, vetting, and owning companies. CW Industrial Partners acquires lower middle-market companies in manufacturing and industrial services industries and provides capital, support, and freedom to grow. CW Industrial Partners was founded in 1999 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 27
Sector (Building Materials) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 8 of 11
State (Maine) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 16 of 25
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-15 Magna-Tech Manufacturing

Muncie, Indiana, United States

Magna-Tech Manufacturing Corp. is an independent provider of vacuum impregnation sealing solutions in North America for cast metal and electronic components.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-26 Bluffton Motor Works

Bluffton, Indiana, United States

Bluffton Motor Works LLC specializes in manufacturing fractional electric motors up to 5 HP, offering a wide range of customized products to customers in the United States. Market segments served include food & beverage processing, industrial and commercial equipment manufacturers, pumps, and ventilation, among others. Bluffton Motor Works was founded in 2006 and is based in Bluffton, Indiana.

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Buyer

Ironwood Capital

Avon, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ironwood Capital is a private investment firm that makes equity and subordinated debt investments in lower middle-market companies. Investment proceeds are generally used to support leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Investments typically range from $5 to $20 million in companies generating $20 to $200 million in annual sales. Target sectors include healthcare products/services, value-added manufacturing, business services, consumer products, specialty distribution, and education. Ironwood prefers opportunities East of the Mississippi, but will selectively consider investments in the Western US. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Ironwood Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Avon, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 48 of 87
Sector (Building Materials) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 20 of 26
State (Maine) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 48 of 87
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-05 American GreenFuels

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

American GreenFuels is a producer of high-quality biodiesel in the Northeast US to meet the growing regional demand for biodiesel in home heating and transportation fuels, to provide energy, and promote environmental responsibility. American GreenFuels was founded in 2004 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-20 Katahdin Industries

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

Katahdin Industries is a provider of high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services through two business segments. Katahdin Industries was founded in 1969 and is based in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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