American Industrial Partners

American Industrial Partners (AIP) is a mid-market private equity firm established in 1989, focusing on control investments in North American industrial businesses. The firm specializes in a variety of investment strategies, including turnarounds, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, and corporate divestitures. AIP primarily targets companies within the industrial services and manufacturing sectors, particularly those engaged in business-to-business sales. Its investment approach encompasses strategic add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and international expansion, aiming to enhance the value and operational efficiency of its portfolio companies. Through its diverse financial expertise, AIP seeks to support the growth and development of mature businesses in the industrial landscape.

Jorge Amador

Partner

Eric Baroyan

Partner

John Becker

General Partner

Jeffrey Birenbaum

Partner

Zac Carson

Partner

Dino M. Cusumano

General Partner

Danny Davis

Partner

Ben DeRosa

Partner

Rich Dennis

Partner

Stan Edme

Partner and CCO

Abbas Elegba

Partner

Murray Grainger

Partner

Richard Hoffman

Partner

Derek Leck

Partner

Kim Marvin

General Partner

Alex Menkhaus

Partner

Jason Perri

Partner

Toni Rinnevaara

Partner and CIO

Randall Swift

Partner

Lou Tedesco

Partner and CFO

Daryl Yap

Partner

15 past transactions

Orizon Aerostructures

Venture Round in 2020
Orizon Aerostructures Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of parts and subassemblies for the aerospace and defense sectors, including commercial aerospace, military fixed wing, rotorcraft, and general aviation. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the company operates facilities in North Kansas City, Missouri, and Grove and Owasso, Oklahoma. Orizon Aerostructures specializes in the production of complex aerostructure components, offering capabilities that encompass major aircraft subassembly manufacturing, processing, and advanced machining techniques such as milling, casting, and turning. This diverse skill set allows the company to meet a wide range of operational requirements for its clients from a single source. The company was previously known as Tech Industries, LLC before rebranding in 2016.

SEACOR Holdings

Acquisition in 2020
SEACOR Holdings Inc. operates in the transportation and logistics sector, providing a range of services both in the United States and internationally. The company is organized into several segments, including Ocean Transportation & Logistics Services, Inland Transportation & Logistics Services, Witt O’Brien’s, and Other. Its Ocean Transportation segment manages a diverse fleet for the transportation of crude oil, petroleum, and other products, offering services such as deep-sea vessel operations and project cargo logistics. The Inland Transportation segment focuses on river transport for agricultural and industrial goods, and provides management services for barge and towboat operations. Witt O’Brien’s specializes in crisis and emergency management, serving critical infrastructure sectors like government and healthcare. Additionally, SEACOR's Other segment is involved in alternative energy solutions and logistics for liquefied natural gas, alongside activities in aviation and commodity trading. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, SEACOR is dedicated to enhancing its service offerings while maintaining safety and efficiency across its operations.

Armstrong Flooring

Acquisition in 2018
Armstrong Flooring, Inc. is involved in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and sale of resilient and wood flooring products used in the construction and renovation of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Established in 1860 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company operates through two main segments: Resilient Flooring and Wood Flooring. The Resilient Flooring segment offers various floor coverings under the Armstrong brand, while the Wood Flooring segment provides hardwood products under the Armstrong and Bruce brand names. Armstrong Flooring markets its products to a diverse customer base, including independent wholesale distributors, retailers, builders, contractors, property management firms, and homeowners. The company primarily serves the North American market, with additional operations in the Pacific Rim, focusing on creating innovative and sustainable flooring solutions.

GE Current, a Daintree Company

Acquisition in 2018
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Vertex Aerospace

Acquisition in 2018
Vertex Aerospace, LLC is a provider of aerospace and technical support services, specializing in logistics support, maintenance, repair and overhaul, supply chain management, and pilot training. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Madison, Mississippi, the company serves various branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, including the Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, as well as agencies like the Customs Service and Drug Enforcement Administration. Vertex Aerospace also operates an operational site in Maryland and has a regional office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Rand Logistics

Acquisition in 2017
Rand Logistics, Inc. is a bulk shipping company that specializes in domestic port-to-port services throughout the Great Lakes region, serving both Canada and the United States. The company transports a variety of dry bulk commodities, including construction aggregates, salt, grain, coal, and iron ore, catering to clients in sectors such as construction, electric utilities, food production, and integrated steel. Rand Logistics operates a fleet of ten self-unloading bulk carriers, which includes River Class vessels and integrated tug/barge units, alongside three conventional bulk carriers. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Brock Group

Acquisition in 2017
The Brock Group, Inc. is an industrial specialty services provider, established in 1947 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company specializes in scaffolding and work access, industrial insulation, coatings and linings, fireproofing, general facility maintenance, painting, shoring, lead and asbestos abatement, fabrication, and electrical instrumentation and heat tracing services. It also offers offsite blast cleaning and painting for industrial equipment. The Brock Group serves a diverse range of industries, including petrochemical, refining, power generation, offshore, heavy manufacturing, pipelines and transmission, nuclear, and pulp and paper, with operations across multiple locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in Colombia and Aruba. Its services are designed to support capital projects, routine maintenance, and turnarounds, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of critical energy infrastructure and industrial processing facilities.

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.

Goss International

Acquisition in 2015
Goss International is a manufacturer specializing in web offset presses and print finishing systems, serving various sectors including newspapers, magazines, packaging, and commercial applications. Founded by brothers Fred and Sam Goss over 170 years ago, the company has a rich history of innovation driven by a commitment to meet customer needs. This legacy of creativity has expanded through the acquisition of several companies, such as Sheridan and Marinoni, each contributing to Goss's comprehensive portfolio. In addition to its core products, Goss International offers auxiliary printing equipment, including splicers, posters, and dryers, through its Contiweb division. The company's focus on collaboration with customers has consistently led to significant advancements in printing technology, reinforcing its position in the industry.

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.

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.

Mark Andy

Acquisition in 2008
Mark Andy Inc. is a manufacturer of flexographic and digital printing equipment and accessories tailored for the global packaging industry. The company specializes in developing narrow and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, along with related aftermarket and consumable products. By offering innovative technologies and comprehensive solutions, Mark Andy aims to enhance the productivity and profitability of its clients, enabling them to excel in their daily operations.

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.

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.
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