Branford Castle Partners

Branford Castle Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 1986. The firm specializes in lower-middle-market investments, focusing on companies with less than $15 million in EBITDA that hold a leadership position in niche industries. With over 30 years of experience, Branford Castle Partners emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with the managers of its portfolio companies. The firm has particular expertise in sectors such as industrial and specialty manufacturing, business services, logistics, consumer goods and services, value-added commercial distribution, and marine products and services, primarily targeting opportunities within North America.

Castle, John Sherman

CEO, President and Investment Committee Member

Ceon Francis

Managing Director

12 past transactions

Lafayette Instrument Europe

Acquisition in 2021
Lafayette Instrument Company, located in Leics, is a manufacturer of scientific instruments with a focus on polygraph systems and proprietary neuroscience equipment. Catering primarily to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as various government entities, the company aims to enhance assessment capabilities and improve safety and security for its clients. Through its innovative product offerings, Lafayette Instrument Company plays a crucial role in the fields of law enforcement and neuroscience.

Pulse Veterinary Technologies

Acquisition in 2019
Pulse Veterinary Technologies is a provider of shock wave therapy devices. Pulse Veterinary Technologies engages in regenerative veterinary medicine committed to only the highest standards in quality and innovation. PulseVet’s technology is the trusted source for veterinary partners across the globe.

ABC Industries

Acquisition in 2019
ABC Industries is a maker of ventilation solutions and technical fabrics.

Titan Production Equipment

Acquisition in 2018
Titan is a market leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of oil and gas production equipment used to separate, process and treat hydrocarbon streams at the wellhead, gathering and processing stages of production.

Drew Foam

Acquisition in 2018
Drew Foam specializes in the design and manufacturing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products for the construction and packaging industries. The company offers a wide range of building materials, including perimeter insulation, sub-slab insulation, exterior and interior foundation walls, and various insulation systems. Its packaging solutions encompass a variety of products such as end caps, corner pads, and flexible foams, aimed at providing effective and customized protection for various items during shipping and storage. Additionally, Drew Foam produces specialty packaging materials and geofoam products, which serve multiple applications, including unstable soil substitutes and construction components. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Vitrek

Acquisition in 2018
Vitrek LLC is a maker of electrical safety test and measurement equipment. Vitrek, founded in 1990, is known for its line of high potential (hipot) testers, high voltage meters and power analyzers. These products measure electrical safety, power consumption, and other characteristics of electricity in the context of the development, testing and manufacture of a wide variety of consumer and industrial products.
SPT is the nation’s most experienced, reliable rumble strips contractor for shoulder and centerline rumble strips. SPT has cut over 150,000 miles of shoulder rumble strips and centerline rumble strips in every state combating drift-off highway crashes.

Earthlite Massage Tables

Acquisition in 2016
Earthlite, LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of massage and spa treatment tables based in Vista, California. Founded in 1987, the company offers a diverse range of products, including portable and stationary massage tables, chiropractic tables, and massage chairs, alongside various accessories and supplies such as carry cases, headrests, cushions, and massage oils. Earthlite emphasizes environmental sustainability by using renewable wood sources, such as Canadian hard maple and Baltic birch plywood, and incorporates eco-friendly materials in its manufacturing processes. The company integrates recycling into its operations and ensures that its products are built to last, often offering a lifetime warranty on many items. Earthlite's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policy, which allows customers to return products for a full refund within 30 days if not completely satisfied. By prioritizing both product excellence and environmental stewardship, Earthlite aims to contribute positively to the wellness industry while preserving natural resources.

AdverCar

Seed Round in 2012
adverCar extends the reach of your out of home efforts and bursts the “media-free bubble” that has become the ‘drive time commute’ by delivering your message on an eye level medium that can’t be turned off, fast forwarded or ignored. We enable you to target neighbourhoods, commuter routes, and shopping centers within a specific zip code, region or DMA. You now have the ability to saturate entire markets in a way you couldn’t before by cost effectively renting space on the sides of GPS tracked adverCar fleets delivering you a more dynamic, accountable Out of Home media choice.

E-Mon

Acquisition in 2007
E-Mon is the industry leader in the manufacture of solid-state electronic kilowatt-hour submeters, automatic meter reading & billing software and other energy management products and services. Supported by more than 1,500 electrical distributors, E-Mon's products are installed worldwide for tenant billing, cost allocation, demand side management, energy conservation, load profiling and green building programs in skyscrapers, shopping centers, airports, factories, office buildings, apartment buildings, college campuses and government facilities.

Canada Metal (Pacific)

Private Equity Round in 1999
Canada Metal (Pacific) Limited is a global suppliers of advanced metal products, engineered and machined die castings and subassemblies, and the producer of die-cast marine anodes in the world. CMP is a manufacturer and distributor of branded products serving the recreational marine, commercial marine and industrial markets.

WaChain

Private Equity Round in 1987
Washington Chain & Supply, Inc. (WCS) has been serving the marine, industrial, and offshore industries for more than 35 years. WCS maintains one of the largest inventories of domestic and foreign, new and used anchors, anchor chains, and fittings in the United States.WCS ships throughout the United States and has seen rapid growth in our International sales. WCS can deliver anywhere in the world from our main location, from one of several stocking locations in the United States, or direct from our network of reliable overseas suppliers
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