Investment Summary

Blackford Capital Invests In Burgaflex

On August 4, 2014, private equity firm Blackford Capital invested in manufacturer Burgaflex

Investment Highlights
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackford Capital’s 4th transaction in Michigan.

Investment Summary
Date 2014-08-04
Target Burgaflex
Sector Manufacturing
Investor(s) Blackford Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (Financial)

Target

Burgaflex

Fenton, Michigan, United States
Burgaflex is a manufacturer of tube and hose assemblies for the heavy truck and agriculture markets. Burgaflex was founded in 2004 and is based in Fenton, Michigan.

Search 201,292 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try For Free 7-Day Free Trial

Investor(S) 1

Investor

Blackford Capital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackford Capital is a private investment firm that targets mature or growth-oriented manufacturing, distribution, and service companies located in North America. Specific areas of interest include paper; rubber and miscellaneous plastics; stone, clay, and glass products; primary metal industries; fabricated metal products; industrial machinery and equipment; and electronics and other electrical equipment. Blackford prefers situations where management is seeking to retire or exit. The Firm's target revenue range is between $20 and $100 million. Blackford Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 28
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 5
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 8
State (Michigan) 4 of 8
Country (United States) 12 of 27
Year (2014) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-17 Grand Power Systems

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Grand Power System is a custom designer and manufacturer of inductive components that include Power Transformers, Line/Load Reactors, and DC Chokes. GTI specializes in providing dry-type custom products that meet the unique requirements of OEM's in a variety of markets, some of which include: Adjustable Speed Drives, Elevators, Power Quality, Medical, Energy/Renewables, and HVAC. Grand Power Systems is founded in 1948 and is based in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-11 McClarin Plastics

Gurnee, Illinois, United States

McClarin Plastics is a contract manufacturer of large thermoformed plastic and fiberglass-reinforced plastic components including ABS, polycarbonate, PETG, Styrene, TPO and PC/ABS and polyethylene components for industrial equipment, construction, rail, transportation, agricultural and medical applications. McClarin Plastics was founded in 1973 and is based in Gurnee, Illinois.

Buy -
Mergr

Product

Company

Legal