M&A Deal Summary

Wind River Holdings Acquires Samson Rope Technologies

On January 1, 2005, private equity firm Wind River Holdings acquired manufacturer Samson Rope Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wind River Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Wind River Holdings’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wind River Holdings’ 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-01-01
Target Samson Rope Technologies
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Wind River Holdings
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Samson Rope Technologies

Ferndale, Washington, United States
Samson Rope Technologies develops and manufactures high-performance synthetic ropes. It offers marine products, such as mooring, barge dredge, and tug lines that are used to tow and secure vessels; anchor and dock lines, which are used by recreational boaters; and running rigging for sailors. Samson Rope Technologies was formed in 1878 and is based in Ferndale, Washington.

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Buyer

Wind River Holdings

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wind River Holdings is a private holding group that acquires businesses in a range of industries. Wind River focuses on middle-markett company with sales up to $100 million, strong management teams, a recognized brand, and opportunities for growth. Wind River Holdings was formerly known as The AMC Group and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 4
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2005) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 Philadelphia Mixing Solutions

Palmyra, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions is a provider in the designing and manufacturing of agitation and aeration equipment. The company operates the most comprehensive technical laboratories dedicated to agitation and aeration process optimization. Its offerings include chemical processing, biological and industrial wastewater treatment, tank storage, mineral processing, food, water treatment, and other fluid mixing applications. Philadelphia Mixing Solutions was formed in 1957 and is based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-12-30 The Haven Group

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States

The Haven Group, Inc. was focused on constructing custom modular homes to clients from the Northern region of the United States.

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