Add-on Acquisition • Machinery

Blackbird Group Exits Hydroflo Pumps USA

On October 18, 2012, Taco invested in machinery company Hydroflo Pumps USA from Blackbird Group

Investment Context
  • This is Taco’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Taco’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Taco’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

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Investment Summary

Date October 18, 2012
Target Hydroflo Pumps USA
Sector Machinery
Investor(s) Taco
Sellers(s) Blackbird Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Hydroflo Pumps USA

Fairview, Tennessee, United States
Hydroflo Pumps USA , Inc. is a manufacturer of custom vertical, centrifugal and submersible turbine pumps.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

Taco

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Category Company
Founded 1920
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

Taco, Inc. develops and manufactures hydronic-based components for use in heating and cooling applications across the building spectrum--residential, commercial, industrial and institutional.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Machinery 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: Tennessee 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2012 1 of 1

Seller Profile 1

DESCRIPTION

Blackbird Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturing and business services companies valued up to $200 million. The Firm prefers businesses with defensible market positions and steady earnings and will consider companies operating in fragmented industries. Blackbird Group was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Machinery 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: Tennessee 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2012 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-01 AMS Automotive

Fenton, Missouri, United States

AMS Automotive is involved in the light and heavy duty vehicle aftermarket with specific focus on OE quality manual transmission replacement parts and kits, brake friction, and lift assemblies for tail gates, hoods, trunks, etc. AMS Automotive is focused on organic growth, geographic expansion, and product category expansion through internal product development and strategic bolt on acquisition. AMS Automotive was founded in 1987 and is based in Fenton, Missouri.

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