CHS Capital

CHS Capital, established in 1988, was a Chicago-based private equity firm that invested in the middle market, focusing on consumer goods, business services, industrial, and transport sectors across the United States. Over its 25-year history, the firm completed investments in over 395 businesses, raising $2.9 billion in capital. CHS Capital partnered with management teams to drive growth and enhance capabilities through human capital initiatives, performance improvement actions, and strategic growth activities. The firm ceased operations in 2013.

Richard Lobo

Partner

5 past transactions

A-D Technologies

Acquisition in 2012
A-D Technologies is an international manufacturer and distributor specializing in communication and energy infrastructure products and systems. The company offers a unified system designed to ensure the protection and efficient installation of communication and power cables across various industries. Its product range addresses the needs of diverse sectors, emphasizing safety and reliability in installation processes.

Thermon Group Holdings

Acquisition in 2010
Thermon is a United States-based company specializing in engineered thermal solutions for process industries, with a particular focus on heat tracing technology. As the only international company fully dedicated to this field, Thermon offers a comprehensive range of products, including electric heat tracing cables, steam tracing components, tubing bundles, and various instrument and control products. In addition to its extensive product line, Thermon provides turnkey services, as well as design and engineering solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including large engineering, procurement, and construction firms, oil and gas companies, commercial subcontractors, and electrical component distributors. With a strong presence in the United States, Latin America, Canada, and Europe, Thermon has established itself as a leader in the heat tracing industry through its specialized focus and vast knowledge base.

American Asphalt & Grading

Acquisition in 2005
American Asphalt & Grading Company is a General Contractor licensed in Nevada, Arizona, California, South Dakota and Utah. American Asphalt & Grading Company is dedicated to providing quality, on-time and cost-conscious engineering, development, and paving services to a wide variety of clients, both public and private. Their objective is to be rewarded for our efforts and risk, while providing a safe and secure working environment, and while contributing to the healthy growth of the communities we serve.

The Hillman Cos.

Acquisition in 2004
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman is a leading value-added distributor of over 60,000 SKUs, including fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags and related hardware items to over 20,000 retail customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America, including home improvement centers, mass merchants, national and regional hardware stores, pet supply stores and other retailers. Hillman provides a comprehensive solution to its retail customers for managing SKU intensive, complex home improvement categories. Hillman also offers its customers additional services, such as inventory management and in-store merchandising services.

AMF Bowling Centers

Acquisition in 2003
Founded in 1900, AMF is the world's largest operator and supplier of bowling equipment. It manages over 60 million customer visits annually across 439 centers globally, with a strong U.S. presence (353 centers) and international footprint (86 centers). AMF pioneered automatic pinspotters in 1946.
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