M&A Deal Summary

CDTi Acquires Engine Control Systems

On January 1, 2008, CDTi acquired automotive company Engine Control Systems from CW Industrial Partners and Bratenahl Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CDTi’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is CDTi’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is CDTi’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-01-01
Target Engine Control Systems
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) CDTi
Sellers(s) CW Industrial Partners
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Engine Control Systems

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Engine Control Systems Limited is a environmental company specializing in the design and manufacturing of verified exhaust treatment solutions. Globally, we offer a full range of products for OEM, Aftermarket and retrofit markets for the reduction of exhaust emissions of on-road, off-road and stationary diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engines including propane and natural gas.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CDTi

Oxnard, California, United States

Category Company
Sector Automotive
Employees46
Revenue 28M USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

CDTi is a manufacturer and distributor of heavy duty diesel and light duty vehicle emissions control systems and products to major automakers and retrofitters. CDTi is based in Oxnard, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

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 1 of 18
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 10
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-11 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-30 Gallo Displays

Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, United States

Gallo is a marketing communications company providing design, production, engineering and service.

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DESCRIPTION

Bratenahl Capital Partners is a family-backed private investment group focused on fund as well as direct/co-investment opportunities. The Firm's direct investment practice seeks to commit $500K to $15 million in partnership with other funded or unfunded sponsors. Bratenahl does not have any sector preferences, but does prefer companies with diversified customers and experienced management in place. Bratenahl Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 27
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 13
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-30 Flight Options

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Flight Options is a private jet aviation company that operates a fleet of 130 luxury aircraft to provide a full suite of services to businesses and high net worth individuals. Flight Options was established in 1998 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-03 Ranpak

Concord Township, Ohio, United States

Ranpak manufactures paper-based systems for protective packaging needs including cushioning, void-fill and wrapping applications. Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to effectively protect products during shipment. The development and improvement of materials, systems and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in e-commerce and industrial supply chain solutions. Ranpak was founded in 1972 and is based in Concord Township, Ohio.

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