M&A Deal Summary

Wabtec Acquires Longwood Elastomers

On October 14, 2013, Wabtec acquired manufacturer Longwood Elastomers from NMP Capital and Norwest Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wabtec’s 5th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Wabtec’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wabtec’s 2nd transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-10-14
Target Longwood Elastomers
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Wabtec
Sellers(s) NMP Capital
Norwest Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) BDA Partners
William Blair (Financial)

Target

Longwood Elastomers

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Longwood Industries, uses specialized knowledge and technological expertise to design and manufacture a variety of rubber, plastic and specialty products used in the automotive, railroad, food processors and marine industry sectors. Longwood’s quality-driven approach provides unmatched value to its customers along with cost-competitive solutions and dependable delivery.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wabtec

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1869
Sector Machinery
Employees29,000
Revenue 9.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Wabtec is a provider of value-added, technology-based products and services for the rail industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a range of products for locomotives, freight cars, and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec builds new switcher and commuter locomotives and provides aftermarket services, including locomotive and freight car fleet maintenance. Wabtec was formed in 1869 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 45
Sector (Manufacturing) 5 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 19 of 37
State (North Carolina) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 23
Year (2013) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-07-30 Turbonetics

Simi Valley, California, United States

Turbonetics, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of turbochargers, heat exchangers, and pressure control components for the automotive aftermarket, mining, energy production, and marine industries.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-02-12 Fandstan Electric Group

London, United States

Fandstan Electric designs, manufactures and installs electrical current and data collection products for a variety of markets, including rail and tram transportation, industrial and energy. The company’s highly engineered products include pantographs, third rail shoe gears, electrical contacts and brush holders, and its brand names include Brecknell Willis, Stemmann Technik and TransTech.

Buy $220M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

NMP Capital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 4.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NMP Capital is an independent investment firm focused on providing junior capital to a variety of lower middle-market companies in partnership with financial sponsors. NMP looks to commit $20 to $75 million in profitable companies with at least $10 million of EBITDA. NMP will consider opportunities in a wide range of industries including distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer. NMP Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 54
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 27
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 25 of 52
Year (2013) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-16 Spyder Active Sports

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Spyder Active Sports designs and markets the most recognized and respected brand of high-performance, technically-oriented skiwear in the world.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-25 One Call

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

One Call is a provider of specialized services to the workers' compensation industry that lead to faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective claims resolution. From high-end diagnostics and physical therapy services to post-discharge and in-home and complex care management, to transportation and language services, to superior dental programs and other medical specialties, One Call provides reliable, consistent connections to care that enable maximum medical improvement and superior outcomes. One Call was formed in 2012 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sell -
SELLER

Norwest Equity Partners

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1961
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a private equity firm focused on investing in growing and profitable middle-market companies. NEP targets investments in businesses valued between $50 and $500 million, typically investing $50 to $250 million of capital per investment. Funds are typically used to fund management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financing. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology/business services, and consumer products/services. NEP is affiliated with Norwest Mezzanine Partners, an investment partnership focused on providing junior capital to middle-market companies. Norwest Equity Partners is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 54
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 20
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 25 of 52
Year (2013) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-05 Mitchell

San Diego, California, United States

Mitchell is a provider of information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the automotive insurance claims and collision repair industries. Mitchell was founded in 1946 and is based in San Diego, California.

Sell $1.1B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-01 Poet

Siox Falls, South Dakota, United States

Poet is an operator of renewable fuels company with a focus on corn and cellulosic ethanol with 26 plants in seven states the company produces over one billion gallons of ethanol annually. Poet was founded in 1983 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sell -