M&A Deal Summary

Modine Manufacturing Co. Acquires L.B. White

On May 30, 2025, Modine Manufacturing Co. acquired electrical equipment company L.B. White from Mason Wells

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Modine Manufacturing Co.’s 4th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Modine Manufacturing Co.’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Modine Manufacturing Co.’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-05-30
Target L.B. White
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Modine Manufacturing Co.
Sellers(s) Mason Wells
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

L.B. White

Onalaska, Wisconsin, United States
L.B. White is a manufacturer of branded forced-air, radiant, and variable rate heating equipment and parts for the global swine, poultry, and construction markets. L.B. White was founded in 1952 and is based in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Modine Manufacturing Co.

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1916
Sector Electrical Equipment
Revenue 1.4B USD (2016)
DESCRIPTION

Modine Manufacturing Co. is specializes in thermal management systems and components. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, off-highway and industrial equipment and refrigeration systems.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 6
State: Wisconsin M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 4
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-11 AbsolutAire

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

AbsolutAire manufactures direct-fired heating, ventilation, and make-up air systems. AbsolutAire is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-01 CDI

Owatonna, Minnesota, United States

CDI manufacturer specializing in desiccant dehumidification technology and critical process air handlers. CDI was founded in 1991 and is based in Owatonna, Minnesota.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Mason Wells

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mason Wells is a private equity firm focused on middle-market buyout opportunities in the Midwest US. Mason Wells looks to invest in businesses operating in engineered products and services, outsourced business services, and specialty packaging. Target companies typically generate revenue of $25 to $300 million and EBITDA of at least $5 million. The Firm prefers businesses with high barriers to entry, limited customer concentration, and strong market positions. Mason Wells was originally formed 1982 as a subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and became an independent firm in 1998. Mason Wells is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 41 of 41
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 25 of 25
State: Wisconsin M&A 22 of 22
Country: United States M&A 40 of 40
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-04 Keystone

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

Keystone is a provider of forensic engineering and consulting services for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, law firms, and commercial clients. Keystone is based in Castle Rock, Colorado.

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