Center Rock Capital Partners

Center Rock Capital Partners, established in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a private equity firm specializing in middle-market industrial companies. The firm invests in leading North American businesses operating in industrial manufacturing, services, and distribution sectors, with a focus on multi-national operations serving both domestic and global markets. Center Rock provides equity capital to support these companies in unlocking value through operational or strategic improvements, working constructively with management teams to drive growth and enhance business performance. The firm targets investments in companies with EBITDA of $50 million or less and revenues ranging from $25 million to $500 million.

Matthew Conway

Director

Ian Kirson

Founder and Partner

Arun Laxmanan

Partner

David Matthews

Partner

Brent Willson

Principal

5 past transactions

Power Plant Services

Acquisition in 2021
Power Plant Services is a mechanical engineering company based in Melrose Park. It provides aftermarket turbine components and comprehensive turnkey maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) services for the global power generation and general industrial markets. The company specializes in highly technical turbine generator maintenance, shop repairs, overhaul services, field machining, and other engineering services. These offerings help clients extend the operational lifetime of their equipment effectively.

Signature Systems

Acquisition in 2019
Signature Systems specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of composite matting and flooring solutions for various industrial applications. The company provides a range of products that ensure ground protection and worksite safety, including temporary flooring, turf protection systems, and modular flooring. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, such as tent floors, military compound surfaces, stadium concerts, ice arenas, and gym floor protection. Signature Systems' well-known brands, including MegaDeck, SignaRoad, DuraDeck, OmniDeck, ArmorDeck, and EventDeck, highlight its commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for both commercial and event-related uses.

Merit Distribution Group

Acquisition in 2019
The Merit Distribution Group is a leading national distributor of paint sundries, flooring products, and related installation supplies. Merit conducts its business under the brand names of Lancaster in the paint sundries industry and EJ Welch in the flooring products and supplies industry.

LINC Systems

Private Equity Round in 2018
LINC Systems, founded in 1995 and based in Westfield, Indiana, is an industrial and wholesale distributor specializing in pneumatic tools, compressors, and fasteners. With over 35 years of industry experience, the company serves a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, furniture, and automotive, across 22 states through three distribution centers. LINC Systems provides a comprehensive selection of products, including collated nails, staples, cutting and hand tools, ladder accessories, and pallet fasteners, as well as coding and marking equipment.

American Piping Products

Acquisition in 2018
American Piping Products Inc. is a global distributor based in Chesterfield, Missouri, specializing in the supply of carbon steel pipes, chrome-moly pipes, tubes, fittings, and flanges. The company caters to various industries, including energy, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and power generation, both domestically and internationally. American Piping Products offers a diverse range of products, such as seamless carbon pipes, alloy pipes, low temperature steel pipes, welded pipes, boiler tubes, and valves. In addition to its extensive product offerings, the company provides services like saw cutting, project management, emergency services, profiling, testing, logistics, mechanical flame cutting, beveling, threading, and protective coating. With processing facilities located in Houston, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, American Piping Products serves a wide array of clients, including those involved in oil field applications, gas and chemical processing, shipbuilding, and pressure vessels. Founded in 1994, the company is committed to delivering high-quality piping solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
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