AIP, LLC

American Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in investments in turnarounds; leveraged buyouts; management buyouts; corporate divestitures, PIPES, structured preferred equity investments; recapitalizations; equity bridging transactions; strategic add-on acquisitions; going-private transactions; debt with warrants; carve-outs; international expansion; re-financings; project management and finance; public equity and Canadian income trust offerings in middle-market and mature companies. The firm primarily invests in industrial services and manufacturing companies that are primarily engaged in selling to other businesses and have business-to-business selling relationships.

Jorge Amador

Partner

Paul Bamatter

Partner

Eric Baroyan

Partner

John Becker

Senior Managing Partner

Jeffrey Birenbaum

Partner

Nikhil Bodade

Partner and General Counsel

Zac Carson

Partner

Dino M. Cusumano

Senior Managing Partner

Danny Davis

Partner

Daniel Davis

Partner

Ben DeRosa

Partner

Rich Dennis

Partner

Rich Dennis

Partner

Stanley Edme

Partner and Chief Compliance Officer

Stan Edme

Partner and CCO

Abbas Elegba

Partner

Justin Fish

Partner and COO

Ryan T. Hodgson

Partner

Richard Hoffman

Partner

Derek Leck

Partner

Kim Marvin

Senior Managing Partner

Alex Menkhaus

Partner

Ben Miller

Investment Professional

Jason Perri

Partner

Toni Rinnevaara

Partner and CIO

Joel Rotroff

Partner

Joel Stanwood

Partner

Randall Swift

Partner

Lou Tedesco

Partner and CFO

Daryl Yap

Partner

26 past transactions

MBA Polymers

Series D in 2004
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC and Related Assets

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
As of June 29, 2018, L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC and Related Assets were acquired by American Industrial Partners. Vertex Aerospace Business, Crestview Aerospace and TCS Business Units of L3 Technologies, Inc. comprises the business of providing aviation logistics support, supply chain management, engineering services, and rotary aircraft component fabrication and assembly services. The asset is located in the United States.

Orizon Aerostructures

Private Placement in 2020
Orizon Aerostructures Inc. manufactures and supplies parts and subassemblies for commercial aerospace, military fixed wing, rotorcraft, missile/ground support, and general aviation manufacturers and suppliers. Orizon Aerostructures Inc. was formerly known as Tech Industries, LLC and changed its name to Orizon Aerostructures Inc. in 2016. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with operations in North Kansas City, Missouri; and Grove and Owasso, Oklahoma.

Armstrong Wood Products, Inc.

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Armstrong Wood Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes hardwood flooring products and kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Armstrong Wood Products, Inc. was formerly known as Triangle Pacific Corporation and changed its name to Armstrong Wood Products, Inc. in November 2001. The company was founded in 1943 and is based in Addison, Texas. As of December 31, 2018, Armstrong Wood Products, Inc. was a former subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

All Assets of Rand Logistics, Inc.

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
All Assets of Rand Logistics, Inc. comprises assets that provides bulk freight shipping services. The assets are located in the United States.

Current

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Current develops software solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, retail, university, healthcare, and municipal customers. The company’s solutions allow companies to make real-time energy optimization decisions, provide onsite power generations, connect lighting systems (to the industrial Internet), and more. It also offers related hardware solutions. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Current operates as a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

Armstrong Flooring

Acquisition in 2018
Armstrong Flooring, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, sources, and sells resilient flooring products used in the construction and renovation of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings in North America and the Pacific Rim. It sells its products to independent wholesale flooring distributors, retailers, builders, contractors, installers, property management firms, homeowners, and others. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC operates as an aluminum rolling mill. The company manufactures and markets aluminum sheet products and gauges. The company was formerly known as Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Lewisport, Kentucky. Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Novelis Inc.

SERVA

Acquisition in 2014
The SERVAgroup of companies (“SERVA”) was established in 1991 as a diversified global oilfield manufacturing group of companies with operations in the United States, Canada, and China. The Company manufactures and markets specialized well completion equipment used in the drilling, completion, and servicing of oil and gas wells. The Company's diversified product lines include equipment for well stimulation, cementing and coil tubing applications plus ancillary pumps, well servicing pumps, and fluid ends. In addition to its line of completion equipment, the Company offers replacement parts, equipment repair and refurbishment, technical support and training.

Rand Logistics

Acquisition in 2017
Rand Logistics, Inc is a provider of bulk freight shipping services throughout the Great Lakes region. Through its subsidiaries, the Company operates a fleet of ten self-unloading bulk carriers, including eight River Class vessels and one River Class integrated tug/barge unit, and three conventional bulk carriers, of which one is operated under a contract of affreightment.

The Brock Group, Inc

Acquisition in 2017
The Brock Group is a provider of industrial specialty services provider for capital projects, routine maintenance, and turnarounds.

Canam Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
The company initially manufactured metal beams, which are still its most famous product and one of the largest Its headquarters.

Vertex Aerospace

Acquisition in 2018
Vertex Aerospace, LLC provides aerospace and technical support services. Its services include logistics support, maintenance, repair and overhaul, supply chain management, and pilot training services. The company serves the U.S. Department of Defense, including the Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Customs Service, and Drug Enforcement Administration. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Madison, Mississippi with an operational site in Maryland; and a regional office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Goss International

Acquisition in 2015
The Goss® brand represents more than 170 years of innovation that has continuously enhanced the viability, value, impact and competitive position of print media. Brothers Fred and Sam Goss founded the original Goss Printing Press Company in Chicago, aligning their innovative ideas with customer requirements to create new opportunities. That vision was mirrored by subsequently acquired companies including Sheridan, Marinoni, Fosters, Harris, Cottrell and Creusot Loire. The common denominator has been a culture of innovation and customer collaboration that has always delivered the most important breakthroughs in web printing and print finishing technology.

Current, powered by GE

Acquisition in 2018
Current, powered by GE a digital power service built to transform the way we use energy.

Mark Andy

Acquisition in 2008
Mark Andy Inc. helps converters realize their potential by creating and delivering innovative technologies and comprehensive solutions that increase productivity and profitability.

Moly-Cop Adesur S.A.

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Moly-Cop Adesur S.A. manufactures grinding steel balls and rods used in mining industry. The company is based in Lima, Peru. Moly-Cop Adesur S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Arrium Limited.

Moly-Cop USA

Acquisition in 2016
Moly-Cop USA LLC manufactures and distributes grinding media products for the mining sector. The company is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Moly-Cop USA LLC operates as a subsidiary of Arrium Limited.

Presstek

Acquisition in 2012
Presstek manufactures and markets digital offset printing solutions. Their environmentally sustainable solutions make it easier for print service providers across all markets to meet demands for high quality, faster turnaround color printing with higher profit margins. It provides DI plates, DI presses, commercial CTP, commercial plates, conventional offset, and finishing equipment. Presstek is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 1987 by Lawrence Howard.

SEACOR Holdings

Acquisition in 2020
SEACOR and its subsidiaries are in the business of owning, operating, investing in and marketing equipment, primarily in the offshore oil and gas, shipping and logistics industries. SEACOR is a global provider of marine transportation equipment and logistics services primarily servicing the U.S. and international energy and agricultural markets. SEACOR offers customers a diversified suite of services and equipment, including offshore marine, inland river, storage and handling, distribution of petroleum, chemical and agricultural commodities, and shipping. SEACOR is dedicated to building innovative, modern, “next generation,” efficient marine equipment while providing highly responsive service with the highest safety standards, and dedicated professional employees.

Goss International

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
The Goss® brand represents more than 170 years of innovation that has continuously enhanced the viability, value, impact and competitive position of print media. Brothers Fred and Sam Goss founded the original Goss Printing Press Company in Chicago, aligning their innovative ideas with customer requirements to create new opportunities. That vision was mirrored by subsequently acquired companies including Sheridan, Marinoni, Fosters, Harris, Cottrell and Creusot Loire. The common denominator has been a culture of innovation and customer collaboration that has always delivered the most important breakthroughs in web printing and print finishing technology.

Orizon Aerostructures

Venture Round in 2020
Orizon Aerostructures Inc. manufactures and supplies parts and subassemblies for commercial aerospace, military fixed wing, rotorcraft, missile/ground support, and general aviation manufacturers and suppliers. Orizon Aerostructures Inc. was formerly known as Tech Industries, LLC and changed its name to Orizon Aerostructures Inc. in 2016. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with operations in North Kansas City, Missouri; and Grove and Owasso, Oklahoma.

MBA Polymers

Series C in 2002
MBA Polymers, Inc. (MBA) was founded in 1994 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, to expand the research capabilities in the area of plastics recycling, and to develop a commercial process for recovering plastics from complex streams of materials. After over six years of research and development, MBA is now considered a world leader at developing technology for the recovery of high value engineering plastics from complex durable goods streams such as computers, electronics, appliances, and automobiles. The company, located in Richmond, CA, operates a 90,000 foot state-of-the-art research and commercial recycling operation.

CQMS Razer

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
CQMS Razer designs, manufactures, and manages large surface mining and fixed plant products, equipment, and wear parts. The company offers dragline buckets, and rigging and ground engaging tools; cast and plate lip systems; breaker screens; conveyor accessories, including belt cleaning systems, conveyor skirting systems, conveyor pulley lagging, conveyor belt trackers, and guarding products; and stone dusting systems, such as development panel dusting, travel road dusting, belt road dusting, longwall continuous trickle dusting, and stone delivery bin systems.