Pfingsten Partners

Pfingsten Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1989. The firm focuses on investment opportunities primarily within the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. With additional representative offices in ChangAn, China, and New Delhi, India, Pfingsten Partners aims to leverage its operational and global resources to drive long-term value creation for its portfolio companies. The firm actively seeks to unlock value and foster growth through its investments across various regions, including Asia, South America, Europe, and Australia.

Thomas S. Bagley

Founder and Senior Managing Director

Denio Bolzan

Managing Director

Dylan P. Brennan

Associate

Phillip Bronsteatter

MD

Jeffrey Chaney

Private Equity Associate

Scott Finegan

Managing Director

Scott Gilbertson

Principal

Ken Hessevick

MD

David Johnston

Principal

Ryan T. Lavelle

Vice President

James J. Norton

Senior Managing Director

Thomas P. Nugent

Principal

Andrew Petri

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Finance & Administration Team Member

Andrea F. Schrage

Associate

John Starcevich

Managing Director

J. Patrick Sturm

VP

Neal Sutton

VP

John Underwood

Senior Advisor

13 past transactions

Omega Systems Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Omega Systems Group, Inc. is a professional services and management consulting firm specializing in providing IT services in the areas of; Business Management Solutions, Project Based Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Training, Middleware and Web Services. They are experienced in working with government agencies and mid to large size corporations, within various industries. While their core business is Strategic Planning and Business Process Re-engineering, they are also considered experts in customized Software Development and Content Management Web Development. Since its inception in 1989, Omega Systems Group has been providing cutting-edge solutions in the United States and Canada to government agencies and mid to large size corporations, in the areas of Business Management Solutions, Project Based Consulting, Talent Acquisition and Training. They are a successful, proven, and stable company that specializes in the design and development of business information systems.

Environmental Lights

Acquisition in 2019
They transform environments with LED lighting technology by engineering their customers’ visions into innovative solutions. They partner with their customers from project inception, through planning, specification and installation of their LED lighting systems to ensure they create solutions that match their exact needs. Their work transforms environments in an array of industries including retail, entertainment, exhibit, hospitality and gaming.

Full Spectrum Analytics

Acquisition in 2019
Full Spectrum Analytics, Inc. is a specialized service provider for analytical instruments in the United States, primarily focusing on the repair, maintenance, and validation of a diverse array of laboratory equipment. Its expertise encompasses gas, liquid, and ion chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and various analyzers. The company offers comprehensive services including system qualification, in-house repairs, preventive maintenance, and technical support. Additionally, Full Spectrum Analytics sells a range of instruments such as GC/GCMS systems, headspace units, and spectrophotometers, along with consumables and replacement parts. Serving industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, forensics, and environmental sectors, the company has established a national presence with locations across several states, including California, Texas, and New York. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Full Spectrum Analytics is recognized as a premier brand-agnostic service provider in the laboratory instrumentation market.

South-Tek

Acquisition in 2018
South-Tek Systems, LLC designs and manufactures nitrogen generators for industrial and commercial markets. It offers products through distributors, sales representatives, and contractors. Its products are used in 3D printing, adhesive, automotive, breweries and wineries, beverage, broadcast/transmission lines, bottle manufacturing, chemical, coal mining, coffee, electronics, energy/power/utilities, fire protection, food, heat treating, HVAC, laboratory, laser cutting, medical packaging, military, optics, oil/gas, plastics, pharmaceutical, renewable energy, tires and suspensions, water treatment, and other industries. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Quality Valve

Acquisition in 2018
Quality Valve, Inc. is an independent sales company based in Mobile, Alabama, established in 1994. The company specializes in distributing valve parts, as well as liquid level and flow control products. Quality Valve focuses on supplying OEM parts specifically for the valve repair industry, catering to a range of clients in need of reliable components for their operational needs.

Lumenier

Acquisition in 2017
Lumenier Holdco LLC designs, manufactures, and sells drone equipment, components, and replacement parts for racing, enthusiast, commercial, consumer, and military applications. The company offers motors, propellers, antennas, airframes, batteries, electronics, and other drone-related components. The company sells its products through distributors, e-tailers, and its own online retail website. Lumenier Holdco LLC was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.

Sign-Zone

Acquisition in 2017
Sign-Zone is a manufacturer of wide format, portable promotional signage and displays under the Showdown Displays, Creative Banner Displays and Victory Corps brand names. Products include table covers, retractable banners, event tents, sail signs, floor displays and other displays. Sign-Zone sells through an extensive network of promotional product distributors, sign shops and printers to end users in various end markets such as education, healthcare, financial services and technology.

Kith Kitchens

Acquisition in 2016
KITH Kitchens headquartered in Haleyville Alabama, started as a components company in 1998 and quickly established themselves as a strong, service based organization supplying quality kitchen components. The company grew quickly, adding additional styles and colors but realized in late 2002 that the market was rapidly changing.

Oliver

Funding Round in 2016
Oliver Printing & Packaging Co. provides printing and fulfillment services. The company also offers project consultation, structural design, digital/offset printing, die-cutting, folding and gluing, foil stamping, emboss/deboss tagging, tipping, assembly and kit packing, distribution, shipping, and mailing services. It provides services for packaging, marketing collateral, and in-store POS products. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Crane 1 Services

Acquisition in 2015
CRANE 1 SERVICES provides inspection, maintenance and equipment solutions for industrial and commercial users of overhead cranes and hoists. The well capitalized company was established in January 2007 by former owners and top managers of a national crane and hoist service provider that is now owned/controlled by a German based hoist and crane manufacturer. The group wanted to return to a positive environment where the customer's prioities came first and the employees were empowered to provide superior customer sevice.

Burton Saw

Acquisition in 2015
Burton Saw was founded in 1903 in Vancouver, British Columbia by A.J. Burton. Originally a saw manufacturer supplying the mills of Western Canada, the nature and location of Burton’s focus gradually changed to supplying services and supplies to those same customers. In 1927 Burton Saw moved to Eugene, Oregon. By the 1950’s Burton was an established presence in the Oregon wood products industry.

ZSI-Foster

Acquisition in 2014
ZSi-Foster is a manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered, mission critical clamping and coupling devices. The Company's products are found in demanding environments across diversified end markets, including general industrial, fluid power, HVAC, refrigeration and electrical markets.

Tropitone Furniture

Acquisition in 2007
Fellow outdoor casual furniture maker
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