Castle Harlan

Castle Harlan, established in 1987 and headquartered in New York, is a private equity firm specializing in middle-market investments. It primarily targets controlling interests in private enterprises, focusing on the energy services, industrial, and manufacturing sectors in Australia and the United States. The firm's investment strategy is to acquire companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $500 million, aiming to drive growth and operational improvements. Castle Harlan is registered as an Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Marcel Fournier

Senior Managing Director

Irem Metin

Associate

James Reddington

CFO

Eric Schwartz

Managing Director

Patrick Zyla

Managing Director

28 past transactions

Alumni Educational Solutions

Acquisition in 2024
Alumni is a manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture, serving the North American pre-school through grade twelve market.Alumni products are designed, engineered, and manufactured to strict standards for quality, that are inspected numerous times during the manufacturing process; including a final inspection prior to packaging for shipment.

Baja Aqua Farms

Venture Round in 2023
Baja Aqua Farms is a tuna farming company dedicated to the sustainable and environmentally responsible production of high-quality Pacific Bluefin tuna. Utilizing sustainable ranching practices, the company focuses on both tuna fishing and farming, alongside research and development activities. Baja Aqua Farms ensures that its clients, which include restaurants and supermarket chains worldwide, receive products that meet rigorous standards of quality and sustainability. Through its commitment to responsible fishing practices, the company plays a vital role in promoting environmental stewardship within the seafood industry.

Sunless

Acquisition in 2019
Sunless, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of UV-free tanning and beauty products, established in 1983 and headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio. The company specializes in sunless tanning solutions tailored for salons, spas, resorts, fitness studios, and gyms. Its product offerings include premium tanning systems, automatic spray booths, and various formulations such as sprays, lotions, and skin care products designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the skin. Sunless operates under several well-known brands, including Mystic Tan, Norvell, VersaSpa, and Dancing With The Stars, and distributes its products both domestically and internationally through professional beauty channels. Formerly known as MT Industries, Inc., the company rebranded as Sunless, Inc. in 2011.

Titan Production Equipment

Acquisition in 2018
Titan Production Equipment, LLC is a manufacturer based in Spring, Texas, specializing in the design and production of oil and gas production equipment. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating custom and made-to-order solutions such as two and three-phase separators and glycol regeneration dehydrators. These products are essential for separating, processing, and treating hydrocarbon streams at various stages of production, including the wellhead and gathering processes. Titan's deep engineering expertise and substantial manufacturing capacity enable it to provide high-quality equipment with shorter lead times, positioning the company as a market leader in the oil and gas industry.

Shelf Drilling

Post in 2017
Shelf Drilling, established in 2012 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializes in shallow water offshore drilling services for the oil and gas industry. The company operates a fleet of 32 independent cantilever jack-up rigs, serving a diverse client base including government-owned energy companies, integrated oil companies, and independent exploration and production firms across South East Asia, India, West Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. Shelf Drilling's services encompass drilling, completion, and well maintenance for shallow water offshore oil and natural gas wells.

Gold Star Foods

Private Equity Round in 2017
Gold Star Foods, established in 1966 and headquartered in Ontario, California, is a leading distributor of food products for schools. It offers a wide range of products, including frozen food, groceries, fresh and frozen breads, and paper and supplies, catering to approximately 300 school districts in the Southwest United States. The company, which began as a meat distributor for restaurants, shifted its focus to school districts in 1978 and changed its name to Gold Star Foods in 1983. It is recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality service, providing nutritional meals to students through federal and state programs. As of 2019, Gold Star Foods operates as a subsidiary of Good Source Solutions, Inc.

Tensar International

Acquisition in 2014
Tensar International is a privately owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in site development solutions and technologies. Established in 1983, it has evolved to provide customized, technology-based solutions for various site development applications. The company focuses on soil reinforcement technologies, offering proprietary products such as Tensar geogrids and geopier intermediate foundation solutions. These products are designed for structural load-bearing applications in demanding earthwork construction projects, including the stabilization of roadways and rail tracks, as well as other paved and unpaved areas subjected to heavy traffic and loading. Tensar International serves diverse markets, including commercial, residential, industrial, and transportation, delivering services that encompass conceptual site evaluation, engineering design, and construction assistance to enhance cost-effectiveness and reliability in pavement construction and soil stabilization.

Securus Technologies

Acquisition in 2011
Securus Technologies, Inc. is a prominent provider of communications solutions for detainees, parolee tracking services, and information management for government entities. The company serves approximately 2,600 correctional facilities across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico, catering to over 1,000,000 inmates nationwide. Securus is recognized for its innovative technological solutions and commitment to responsive customer service, focusing exclusively on the specialized needs of corrections and law enforcement communities. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Securus operates four regional offices in the Dallas metro area and an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pretium Packaging

Acquisition in 2010
Pretium Packaging, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, is a leading manufacturer of customized, high-performance rigid plastic bottles and containers. The company serves over 650 customers, including major global consumer packaged goods firms, as well as regional and local businesses. Pretium's product offerings cater to diverse markets, including food, personal care, household, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities—nine in the United States and one in Canada—employing more than 1,000 personnel. Specializing in injection-blow molded plastic containers and closures, Pretium provides tailored packaging solutions and stock containers that prioritize consistency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for its clients.

AmeriCast Technologies

Acquisition in 2006
AmeriCast Technologies Company offers designing, tooling, stainless steel castings, assembling, and testing services. AmeriCast Technologies serves mining and heavy construction, energy, rail, transport, and defense markets worldwide.

United Malt Group

Acquisition in 2006
United Malt Group Limited is a global company specializing in the processing, distribution, and sale of malt, hops, yeast, adjuncts, and related products for brewers, distillers, and food companies. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with operations dating back to 2009, the company serves customers across North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom through its Processing and Warehouse & Distribution segments. As the fourth-largest global malt processor, United Malt works with major breweries and distillers, as well as craft producers, processing approximately 1.25 million metric tons of malt annually across facilities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group

Acquisition in 2006
BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group strives to be the Best Italian Restaurant company in America. BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group develops loyal, lifelong guests by delivering the highest quality food and service.

Precision Castparts

Acquisition in 2006
Precision Castparts is a leading metal manufacturing company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oregon, United States. It specializes in producing complex metal components, including large structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged products, primarily serving the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. The company is recognized for its expertise in manufacturing critical fasteners and aerostructures for both commercial and military aircraft, as well as airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine sector. Precision Castparts also offers a range of products such as extruded seamless pipes, fittings, and clad products for power generation and oil and gas applications. By utilizing advanced materials like nickel, titanium, and cobalt-based alloys, the company is committed to delivering quality and cost-effective solutions to its diverse customer base.

Baker & Taylor

Acquisition in 2006
Baker & Taylor Corporation is a prominent distributor of books, digital content, and entertainment products, serving publishers, libraries, schools, and retailers globally. Established in 1828 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates additional offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Lewisville, Texas, as well as service centers across multiple states. Baker & Taylor maintains a vast inventory of approximately 385,000 titles and offers access to over 1.5 million titles through its Print on Demand program, ensuring timely availability for customers. The company also provides innovative digital solutions, including Axis 360, a digital media library system; Blio, an e-reading platform; and collectionHQ, a tool designed to enhance library collection management. With a commitment to delivering both physical and digital media, Baker & Taylor supports a diverse clientele and is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with its partners. Currently operating as a subsidiary of Follett Corporation, Baker & Taylor continues to evolve in response to the changing landscape of media distribution.

Polypipe

Acquisition in 2005
Polypipe is a manufacturer of plastic piping systems, for use in the residential, commercial, civil, and infrastructure sectors. With over 20,000 product lines, a fleet of over 400 vehicles, and a workforce of almost 3,000 people, we have developed a deep understanding of the Residential, Commercial and Civils, and Infrastructure market sectors. Founded in 1980 in Doncaster, Polypipe was producing a full range of plastic drainage products by 1988 and we have continued to grow and open up exciting new markets ever since. In 2014 Polypipe Group plc was admitted to the London Stock Exchange.

Horizon Lines

Acquisition in 2004
Horizon Lines, Inc. was an American domestic ocean shipping and logistics company that specialized in providing container shipping services to the regions of Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The company offered a range of services, including the transportation of general cargo, vehicles, household goods, hazardous materials, refrigerated items, and military and government cargo. Through its operations, Horizon Lines facilitated vital supply chain connections for these remote regions, ensuring the delivery of essential goods and services.

AMES

Acquisition in 2004
AMES is a manufacturer and distributor of hand-powered landscaping tools, operating primarily in the United States and Canada. The company offers a diverse range of products, including long handle tools, wheelbarrows, planters, hose reels, snow tools, striking tools, decorative accessories, lawn carts, pruning tools, and specialty tools. With a legacy of innovation, AMES continuously updates its designs and materials to enhance its product offerings. The company boasts a strong brand portfolio that includes well-known names such as Ames, True Temper, Southern Patio, and Hound Dog, alongside contractor-focused brands like UnionTools, Razor-Back Professional Tools, and Jackson Professional Tools. This extensive range allows AMES to cultivate enduring relationships with major retailers and implement tailored branding strategies to meet market demands.

Caribbean Restaurants

Acquisition in 2004
Caribbean Restaurants, LLC, commonly referred to as Burger King Puerto Rico, is a prominent operator of Burger King restaurants in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Cataño, Puerto Rico, the company offers a diverse menu that includes grilled hamburgers, salads, beverages, chicken wings, sandwiches, desserts, breakfast items, and a children's menu. As a market leader in the quick-service restaurant sector in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Restaurants provides customers with fast-food alternatives, reinforcing its successful franchise presence on the island.

Advanced Accessory Systems

Acquisition in 2003
Advanced Accessory Systems is a company that was acquired by Castle Harlan Inc. in 2003.

Technifor SA

Acquisition in 2003
Technifor SA manufactures industrial marking and verification equipment for quality control, automatic identification.

Austar United Communications

Acquisition in 2003
Austar United Communications is a leading provider of subscription television services in regional and rural Australia. As of June 30, 2010, it served over 740,000 subscribers, making it the largest operator in its market. Austar's service area covers approximately 2.4 million homes, about one-third of Australia's total households. It primarily uses digital satellite technology to deliver channels such as Nickelodeon, Discovery Channel, and The Weather Channel to its customers. Additionally, Austar operates a digital cable network in Darwin.

Morton's Restaurant Group

Acquisition in 2002
Morton's Restaurant Group is the largest owner and operator of upscale steakhouse restaurants globally, with a significant presence in the United States. The company operates Morton's The Steakhouse, known for its premium offerings including fresh fish, lobster, veal, and chicken. In addition to its steakhouse brand, Morton's also manages Italian dining establishments under the Bertolini's Authentic Trattorias and Trevi names, which operate in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. Bertolini's is positioned as a white tablecloth trattoria providing a casual yet refined dining experience, while Trevi serves classic Italian dishes in a cafe-style atmosphere. Morton's Restaurant Group focuses on strategic support for its subsidiaries and is actively involved in evaluating potential locations for new restaurant openings.

Land 'N' Sea Distributing

Acquisition in 1998
Land 'N' Sea Distributing is a prominent distributor and exporter of marine accessories to the recreational boating industry, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company provides a comprehensive inventory that includes marine hardware, engine parts and accessories, electrical and electronic components, paints, and various other boating equipment. Land 'N' Sea caters to customers across the United States and extends its reach internationally through telemarketing services. The company utilizes multiple distribution channels, including physical distribution centers and online platforms, to effectively serve its clientele in both domestic and international markets.

US Synthetic

Acquisition in 1997
US Synthetic is a company that specializes in the development and production of polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) specifically for the oil and gas industry. Their product offerings include diamond fixed cutter bit inserts, rock bit inserts, hammer bit inserts, and down-hole bearings, all engineered to improve drilling efficiency and durability. The company utilizes proprietary cubic press technology, which enables high-pressure and high-temperature synthesis of diamonds, ensuring the robustness of their PDCs. Furthermore, US Synthetic has a dedicated research and development team that focuses on enhancing existing diamond solutions and exploring innovative technologies to advance their product line.

Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants

Acquisition in 1994
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of upscale seafood restaurants, providing a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood sourced from various regions, alongside beef, salads, and pasta dishes. The restaurants cater to a wide clientele, including casual diners, families, tourists, and business travelers, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company has expanded to operate 94 locations, with the majority situated in the United States and a few in Canada under The Boathouse name. Each restaurant is uniquely designed to enhance the dining experience, making it suitable for special occasions as well. As of 2011, McCormick & Schmick's operates as a subsidiary of Landry's Restaurants Inc.

Smarte Carte

Acquisition in 1993
Smarte Carte specializes in providing self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers, and massage chairs across over 1,900 locations globally. The company operates in various environments, including international airports, shopping malls, theme parks, and ski resorts. Its offerings are designed to enhance the travel experience by making it more convenient and secure for users. Smarte Carte's equipment includes automated utility solutions such as airport luggage carts and electronic storage lockers, which facilitate easy access to personal belongings. Additionally, the company supplies and maintains luggage carts, often allowing for a small rebate upon their return at select airports. With a focus on quality products and customer service, Smarte Carte aims to support clients and travelers alike.

MAG Aerospace Industries

Acquisition in 1993
MAG Aerospace Industries is a worldwide supplier of aircraft sanitation systems, trash compactors and related products, and a successor to the former public company, Monogram Industries.

INDSPEC Chemical

Acquisition in 1993
INDSPEC Chemical Corporation is a leading manufacturer of resorcinol and the only producer of this chemical in North America. Operating from its facility in Petrolia, Pennsylvania, the company has a production capacity of 50 million pounds per year, which constitutes half of the global supply of resorcinol. In addition to resorcinol, INDSPEC produces sodium sulfite and sodium sulfate, which are utilized in a variety of applications, including tires, wood adhesives, sunscreens, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs, and fire retardants. The company also provides chemical analysis and physical testing services to clients both domestically and internationally. INDSPEC is committed to high standards of workplace and environmental safety, holding ISO 9001:2008 certification and adhering to the RESPONSIBLE CARE® initiative, reinforcing its reputation as an industry leader through its quality materials, robust safety policies, and reliable customer service.
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