Snow Phipps Group

Snow Phipps Group is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2005. The firm specializes in middle-market control investments, focusing on lower mid-market companies in North America with enterprise values between $100 million and $500 million. Currently managing $1.5 billion in assets, Snow Phipps employs an operating partner model to enhance value creation through an operationally focused investment strategy across select industries.

J. Alexander Forrey

Vice President

William Haley

Associate

Alan Mantel

Partner

John Pless

Partner

Steve Schwinger

Chief Financial Officer

Ian Snow

Co-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer

Max Wein

Associate

John L. Zacharias

Vice President

11 past transactions

AI Fire

Acquisition in 2021
AI Fire, the parent company of Academy Fire and Impact Fire Services, is a leading provider of repair, service, and inspection of fire life safety systems across the United States. The company’s hybrid model enables the company to effectively service national, regional, and local customers through our own technicians

BlackHawk Industrial

Acquisition in 2018
BlackHawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of industrial products and equipment, catering primarily to metalworking companies across North America. The company offers products such as abrasives, adhesives, cutting tools, fasteners, hand tools, and safety supplies. In addition to distribution, BlackHawk provides comprehensive manufacturing services, including custom tool fabrication, tool reconditioning, and fluid services. The organization also emphasizes innovative supply solutions, which encompass inventory management, procurement, and technical support. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, BlackHawk has expanded its presence through multiple locations across the United States and Mexico, facilitating access to a vast network of manufacturers and enabling clients to streamline their operations and reduce costs.

Brook and Whittle

Acquisition in 2017
Brook and Whittle Limited is a North American provider of printing and packaging solutions, specializing in pressure sensitive labels and shrink film packaging for various sectors, including personal care, beverages, food, and household products. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in North Branford, Connecticut, the company offers design, engineering, and application services for packaging and labels, as well as expertise in converting heat shrinkable packaging products. Brook and Whittle is dedicated to environmental sustainability and aims to deliver high-quality services through the skill and commitment of its workforce and advanced technical capabilities. The company serves a diverse clientele, including markets for premium beverages, home care, nutraceuticals, and craft beer.

DecoPac

Acquisition in 2017
DecoPac, Inc. is a prominent supplier of cake decoration products for professional cake decorators and bakeries in the United States and internationally. Established in 1982 and based in Anoka, Minnesota, the company provides a wide range of products, including candles, edible décor, licensed characters, seasonal items, and supplies for weddings and special occasions. DecoPac serves its customers through distributors, catalogs, and an online store, reaching over 20,000 independent bakeries and small in-store chains across North America. The company is recognized for its innovative print-on-demand cake decorating solutions, enabling clients to create customized baked goods efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the cake decorating experience, DecoPac employs advanced digital technologies to connect with retailers and decorators alike.

Ideal Tridon

Acquisition in 2017
Ideal Clamp Products, Inc., is a leading global engineering solutions designer and manufacturer of stainless steel worm gear and specialty clamps for auto, heavy duty, industrial, plumbing, marine and specialty hose clamps used in a broad range of fastening and sealing applications. Headquartered in Smyrna TN, Ideal sells IDEAL-TRIDON® brand products to Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) operations and to Replacement Market warehouses, distributors and retail businesses. IDEAL®, TRIDON® and IDEAL-TRIDON® brands are manufactured and distributed globally from facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Their products are highly engineered, top-line quality. Customers can choose from a diverse stock supply or we can design and manufacture to specific requirements. They work with our customers to develop and supply stainless steel clamps, worm drive hose clamps, high-torque clamps, constant tension clamps, T-Bolts, V-Inserts, no-hub couplings and a host of specialty and custom clamping products.

Winchester Interconnect

Acquisition in 2016
Design, develop and deliver the interconnect solutions that fuel customer success. Winchester Interconnect™ specializes in quickly understanding customer requirements and developing precision-engineered interconnects to solve your most difficult connectivity challenges.

ECRM

Acquisition in 2016
At ECRM, they value all things that move business forward. Their mission is to strengthen the business practices of our clients by offering unique events that are supported by innovative technology solutions. By making our client base the focal point of their business we quickly identify growing trends and changes that are taking place in the industry. With an ear to the ground we find new and better solutions that can make a difference while continuing to foster a drive for innovation and efficiency in an ever changing environment. We are passionately committed to providing a truly exceptional client experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere and look forward to developing solutions that pave a new path for the consumer packaged goods industry.

AMAROK, LLC

Acquisition in 2016
AMAROK, LLC specializes in manufacturing electric security fence solutions tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers products such as the Electric Dog Guard Fence, a robust electric barrier, and Fortifeye, a comprehensive security solution designed to deter theft, detect unauthorized activity, and apprehend criminals. Serving a diverse clientele that includes auto auctions, dismantlers, metal recyclers, and trucking companies, AMAROK operates through a network of representatives across the United States. In addition to its security solutions, the company provides repair, maintenance, and installation services. Established in 1973 and based in Columbia, South Carolina, AMAROK was formerly known as Electric Guard Dog, LLC, a name it adopted in February 2020. As a leading provider, AMAROK protects over 3,300 commercial and industrial locations, enhancing workplace safety and reducing overall security costs.

Cascade Environmental Services

Acquisition in 2015
Cascade Environmental Group, LLC, (Cascade) is a full-service environmental consulting and ecosystem restoration design company. They provide sound technical services to a variety of clients including tribes, local governments, watershed councils, private industry, and ecosystem market investors. Cascade develops collaborative relationships with their clients in order to meet their priorities. They work with the client to consider the natural and human environments at the watershed, reach, site, and location scales; anticipate future conditions; and integrate all project objectives.

Teasdale Foods

Acquisition in 2014
Teasdale Foods, Inc. is a food manufacturing company based in Atwater, California, that specializes in a diverse range of products including hominy, salsas, sauces, dips, seasonings, beans, and peppers, as well as tortillas, taco shells, and flatbreads. The company caters to both retail and food service partners, providing nutritious and innovative food options that are easy to prepare. Teasdale Foods sources its ingredients based on growing regions and conducts both field and lab tests to ensure product quality. Its extensive portfolio includes a variety of beans such as black, garbanzo, kidney, and organic options. Teasdale Foods also produces products for major foodservice distributors serving various sectors, including health, education, and business industries, under private label brands and its own brand. Founded in 2013, the company was acquired by Snow Phipps Group in 2014, and its manufacturing facilities are strategically located near key bean-growing areas.

FeraDyne Outdoors

Acquisition in 2014
Headquartered in Cartersville, Ga., FeraDyne designs and manufactures a range of innovative category-leading products for today’s bow hunters. The company offers an extensive portfolio of innovative, patent-protected products such as broadheads, nocks and releases, all of which are designed to enhance the performance of archers in the field and on the range.