Center Rock Capital Partners

Center Rock Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm focuses on investing in middle-market industrial companies in North America, specifically in the sectors of industrial manufacturing, industrial services, and industrial distribution. Center Rock aims to provide equity capital to support businesses in enhancing their operations and strategic positions, ultimately helping them unlock value and strengthen their market presence. By collaborating closely with management teams, the firm emphasizes practical solutions and tools to facilitate growth and improvement within the companies it invests in, serving both domestic and global markets through multi-national operations.

Matt Conway

Director

Ian Kirson

Founder and Partner

Arun Laxmanan

Partner

David Matthews

Partner

Brent Willson

Principal

4 past transactions

Signature Systems Group

Acquisition in 2019
Signature Systems manufactures and distributes composite matting ground protection for industrial applications, stadium turf protection and temporary event flooring. Its leading global brands include MegaDeck, SignaRoad, DuraDeck, OmniDeck, ArmorDeck and EventDeck.

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 was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana. We are an industrial and wholesale distributor with over 35 years of industry experience. We distribute all major brands of pneumatic tools, compressors and fasteners. We serve 22 states with three distribution centers.

American Piping Products

Acquisition in 2018
American Piping Products Inc. is a global distributor of specialized piping products, including carbon steel pipes, chrome-moly pipes, tubes, fittings, and flanges. Founded in 1994 and based in Chesterfield, Missouri, the company operates steel processing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. It serves a diverse range of industries, such as energy, manufacturing, fabrication, and construction, providing essential components for applications in power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, shipbuilding, and pressure vessels. In addition to its extensive product offerings, which include seamless carbon pipes, alloy products, and low-temperature steel pipes, American Piping Products also provides various services, including saw cutting, project management, and logistics. The company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions to meet the needs of its customers in both domestic and international markets.
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