Snow Phipps Group

Snow Phipps is a private equity firm focused on middle-market control investments. With $1.5 billion of assets currently under management, Snow Phipps targets platform companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $500 million. The firm utilizes an operating partner model to invest across select industries and seek value creation through an operationally focused strategy.
JA

J. Alexander Forrey

VP

WH

William Haley

Associate

AM

Alan Mantel

Partner

JP

John Pless

Partner

SS

Steven Schwinger

CFO

IS

Ian Snow

Co-Founding Partner and CEO

MW

Max Wein

Associate

JZ

John Zacharias

VP

Past deals in Alberta

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.
BlackHawk Industrial provides you the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. They truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers they service. Their employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of their customers, suppliers, and shareholders. With locations across North America, you have access to thousands of manufacturers supplying a wide range of standard and custom products. Their streamlined distribution program allows you to dramatically reduce your total costs.

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

Brook and Whittle

Acquisition in 2017
Brook & Whittle Limited provides printing and packaging solutions in North America. The company produces and supplies pressure sensitive labels and shrink film packaging products for personal care, beverage, food, and household industry sectors. It also provides packaging, label, and shrink sleeve design, engineering, and application services; and a range of services in the conversion of heat shrinkable packaging products. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in North Branford, Connecticut.

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.

Electric Guard Dog, LLC

Acquisition in 2016
Electric Guard Dog, LLC manufactures electric security fence solutions for commercial and industrial security needs. The company offers perimeter security systems for auto auctions, auto dismantlers, metal recyclers, and rental and trucking companies through a network of representatives in the United States. It also provides repair, maintenance, and installation options. The company was formerly known as Sentry Security Systems, LLC and changed its name to Electric Guard Dog, LLC in February 2013. Electric Guard Dog, LLC was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC

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.

DecoPac

Acquisition in 2017
DecoPac, Inc. supplies cake decorations for professional cake decorators and bakeries in the United States and internationally. The company offers products related to candles, edible décor, licensed characters, photocakes, professional sports, seasonal and holidays, signature cakes, special occasions, supplies and equipment, and wedding. It offers products through distributors, catalogs, and through its online store. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Anoka, Minnesota.

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, Inc.

Acquisition in 2014
Teasdale Foods, Inc. manufactures food products. The company offers hominy, salsas, sauces, dips, seasonings, beans, and peppers; and tortillas, taco shells, and flatbreads. It serves retail and food service partners. The company is based in Atwater, California.