Investment Summary

GreyLion and Monroe Capital Exits Norwood Sawmills

On October 23, 2025, Wood Technologies International invested in machinery company Norwood Sawmills from GreyLion and Monroe Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is Wood Technologies International’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Wood Technologies International’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Wood Technologies International’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-10-23
Target Norwood Sawmills
Sector Machinery
Investor(s) Wood Technologies International
Sellers(s) GreyLion
Monroe Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) G2 Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target

Norwood Sawmills

Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Norwood Sawmills is a provider of portable consumer-sized sawmills, as well as related consumables, accessories, and equipment, and serves as a global outdoor equipment and lifestyle brand. Norwood Sawmills is based in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Wood Technologies International

Woodland, Washington, United States

Category Company
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Wood Technologies International is an engineered automation equipment and solutions platform, delivering sophisticated systems, consumable products, parts and services to wood processors worldwide. Wood Technologies International is based in Woodland, Washington.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Machinery 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: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-08 USNR

Woodland, Washington, United States

USNR is a manufacturer of products ranging from single machines to highly engineered and technologically sophisticated turnkey solutions for wood processors in the plywood and panel, solid wood, and engineered wood sectors. USNR is based in Woodland, Washington.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

GreyLion

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 1.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GreyLion is a private equity firm that primarily seeks lower middle-market investment opportunities throughout the US. Broad areas of interest include industrials, services, and consumer. The Firm looks to commit $25 to $100 million of equity in businesses valued up to $250 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, and growth capital financings. GreyLion was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector: Machinery M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-26 Torginol

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Torginol is a manufacturer and marketer of decorative flakes, quartz, and other products that enhance the aesthetic and ergonomic qualities of resinous flooring systems in both residential and commercial applications. Torginol is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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SELLER

Monroe Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Lender
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 14.1B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Monroe Capital is a provider of senior and junior debt and equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the US and Canada. Investment types include unitranche financings, cash flow and enterprise value based loans, asset based loans, acquisition facilities, mezzanine debt, second lien or last-out loans and equity co-investments. Monroe Capital is a generalist investor and will consider companies in the healthcare, technology, media, retail, consumer sectors. Monroe Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 55
Sector: Machinery M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 29 of 29
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-09 Superior USA Waste

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

Superior USA Waste provides solid waste management services, including waste collection, recycling, and disposal for residential, commercial, and municipal customers.. Superior USA Waste is based in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-10-30 Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co.

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co. is a metal stamping and fabrication company manufacturing precision components and assemblies for industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial equipment. The Company provides services such as short-run and high-volume stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, and powder coating, supported by in-house engineering and tooling capabilities. Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Woodbury, Minnesota.

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