Littlejohn & Co., LLC is a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, founded in 1996. The firm focuses on equity and debt investments primarily in mid-sized companies across various sectors, including business services, aerospace and defense, agriculture, metals and mining, automotive, building products, consumer goods, energy and oilfield services, food and beverage, industrials, and technology. Littlejohn specializes in buyouts, turnaround situations, and distressed investments, targeting underperforming companies that require financial restructuring or operational improvements. The firm typically makes control equity investments ranging from $5 million to $250 million in companies with revenues between $100 million and $1 billion. It also considers minority equity positions and other junior securities. With a holding period of four to five years, Littlejohn aims to actively engage in its portfolio companies, often seeking board representation. The firm primarily invests in North America, focusing on the United States, but is open to opportunities in Canada and Europe.
Managing Director, Capital Formation, Private Equity
Carla Loum
Associate
John Marple
Associate
Richard E. Maybaum
Managing Director
William McDavid
Vice President
Brian W. Michaud
Managing Director
Antonio Miranda
Managing Director
Geoffrey Moore
Principal, Special Situations
Jeff Nusbaum
Managing Director
Steven G. Raich
Managing Director
Bart Stout
Principal
Peter Voth
Vice President
Dixon Walker
Consulting Partner
Kenneth Warren
CFO
Aaron Wasserman
Vice President
Jonathan Wietschner
Senior Associate
Jack Wigdale
Vice President
33 past transactions
Sunbelt Modular
Acquisition in 2024
Sunbelt Modular, Inc. is a wholesale manufacturer based in Sachse, Texas, specializing in the design, engineering, and production of commercial modular buildings for a diverse range of industries. Founded in 2006, the company provides custom solutions for educational institutions, healthcare facilities, government agencies, construction projects, and retail businesses, among others. Its offerings include relocatable and permanent modular structures such as classrooms, medical offices, laboratories, military barracks, and commercial kitchens. Sunbelt Modular aims to meet the specific needs of its clients by delivering tailored building complexes and large mobile offices, ensuring functionality and adaptability across various sectors.
Great Day Improvements
Private Equity Round in 2024
Great Day Improvements, the exclusive manufacturer and installer of Patio Enclosures brand sunrooms and Stanek brand windows, is ranked as one of the Top 25 largest residential remodeling companies in the U.S. employing over 350 people serving over 25 metropolitan markets throughout the U.S.
United Air Temp
Acquisition in 2024
United Air Temp specializes in heating, cooling, plumbing, geothermal, HVAC special, sump pipe, maintenance and air-conditional services.
Interstate Waste Services
Private Equity Round in 2023
Interstate Waste Services is an environmental services company based in Teaneck, New Jersey, specializing in solid waste management. The company caters to residential, industrial, and commercial customers by offering a wide range of services, including collection, recycling, composting, and disposal of organic materials. Additionally, Interstate Waste Services provides construction and demolition services as well as material recovery solutions. Its focus is on delivering prompt and reliable service while maintaining competitive pricing, ensuring that clients have access to environmentally responsible waste management options.
PatientPoint
Private Equity Round in 2023
PatientPoint has been the leader and innovator of patient and physician engagement solutions at the point of care. PatientPoint award-winning health information drives meaningful outcomes for patients, providers and sponsors. From primary care to specialty practices, from urgent care clinics to hospitals, PatientPoint programs provide an integrated patient-engagement experience across care settings. PatientPoint specializes in point-of-care education by custom-making content to meet the unique needs of patients in the physician’s office or hospital. This content has been recognized for the last 12 years by the National Health Information Awards for excellence in consumer-facing health information. This seal of quality helps healthcare professionals recognize exemplary patient education that is easy-to-understand, visually compelling and actionable.
Ardurra Group
Acquisition in 2023
Ardurra is an established firm that provides engineering services and planning and design to construction management.
Lipari Foods
Acquisition in 2022
Lipari Foods, LLC is a food product distributor based in Warren, Michigan, serving the United States market since its founding in 1963. The company specializes in a diverse range of categories, including bakery, dairy, deli, meat, seafood, confections, and specialty grocery items. Lipari Foods also manufactures various products such as fresh sandwiches, nut roasting items, trail mixes, gourmet popcorn, and peanut brittles. In addition to distribution, the company provides repacking, labeling, and custom manufacturing services. Its clientele includes supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice establishments, allowing Lipari Foods to offer a broad selection of on-trend and specialty products at competitive prices.
The Hiller Companies
Private Equity Round in 2022
The Hiller Companies specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including backflow prevention, clean agent suppression, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, and low voltage systems. Additionally, Hiller provides essential services such as design and engineering, recurring testing and inspection, and retrofitting of fire protection systems. By focusing on the needs of commercial, industrial, and marine sectors, Hiller aims to enhance safety and reduce operational costs associated with fire hazards, ultimately preserving lives and property worldwide.
Magnate Worldwide
Acquisition in 2022
Magnate Worldwide primarily focuses on asset-light premium logistics. Its serves their customers by providing experienced and skilled operational and customer-focused talent. Its attention focuses on the best of class companies within the freight forwarding and expedited logistics. Together, with a strong capital position and seasoned management team, they are building Magnate Worldwide into a premium transportation and logistics provider.
American Health Staffing
Acquisition in 2021
American Health Staffing Group (AHSG) is a rapidly growing company in the healthcare staffing sector. It specializes in providing a range of staffing services, including medical recruitment, travel nursing, allied health, pharmacy, dialysis, and interim leadership solutions. AHSG focuses on enhancing recruitment branding and labor management processes to assist healthcare providers in optimizing their workforce. By delivering tailored staffing solutions, the company aims to help healthcare organizations implement cost containment strategies and improve access to quality care, ultimately striving to enhance patient outcomes.
Pritchard Industries
Acquisition in 2021
Pritchard Industries, Inc. specializes in precision building and facility maintenance services across various sectors in the United States. Established in 1914 and headquartered in New York, the company serves commercial office buildings, corporate facilities, financial institutions, industrial plants, data centers, educational institutions, medical complexes, and sports venues. Pritchard Industries offers a comprehensive range of services, including janitorial work, window cleaning, carpet care, food service sanitation, landscaping, emergency response, and recycling. The company is dedicated to creating cleaner, healthier, and safer environments for its clients. With regional offices spanning multiple states, Pritchard Industries aims to support clients in effectively maintaining their physical assets while ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
Valcourt Building Services
Private Equity Round in 2021
Valcourt Building Services is a premier provider for waterproofing, restoration, and window cleaning services. Valcourt works on commercial office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, parking garages, hospitality, and healthcare buildings. Services include concrete repair, caulking, pressure washing, façade restoration, leak repair, bird proofing, epoxy injections, fall-protection systems, and rooftop anchors. The company was founded in 1986 and has grown from a small window cleaning company serving the Washington, DC area into one of the largest exterior maintenance companies in the country. From our corporate offices we proudly serve clients in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
MCS
Acquisition in 2020
MCS provides a comprehensive suite of property management solutions for Commercial Properties, Single-Family Rentals, Property Preservation and Vacant Properties. Our in-house service teams and national network of contractors’ service over 1.6 million properties each year from roofline to foundation, inside and out to the curb.
API Heat Transfer
Acquisition in 2019
API Heat Transfer Inc. specializes in the engineering, design, development, and manufacture of heat exchangers and pressure vessels, catering to various industrial sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including air-cooled, plate, pre-engineered, shell and tube heat exchangers, as well as thermal systems, serving markets such as compressor and engine cooling, fluid power, food and beverage, oil and gas, power generation, and more. Operating from four modern manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, and China, API Heat Transfer ensures local sales and reliable after-sales service through a comprehensive global network. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the company was previously known as ThermaSys Corporation and is a former subsidiary of ThermaSys Group Holding Company.
The Cook & Boardman Group
Acquisition in 2018
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC is a leading distributor of architectural hardware, doors, door frames, and related building products specifically for non-residential applications in the United States. Established in 1955 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company serves a diverse clientele, including general contractors, design-build contractors, commercial building owners, and national accounts. Its product offerings encompass custom wood doors, architectural woodwork, access control systems, and metal doors, as well as engineering and fabrication services. The company operates multiple locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Utah, Idaho, and Maine, positioning itself as a vital partner in commercial, educational, governmental, healthcare, office, and hospitality construction projects.
Motion Recruitment Partners
Private Equity Round in 2018
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC is a recruitment solutions provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the staffing of skilled technology professionals across the United States. Founded in 1989, the company offers a range of services, including permanent placement and contract staffing for IT roles, as well as recruitment process outsourcing. Through its subsidiaries, including Jobspring Partners and Workbridge Associates, Motion Recruitment focuses on bridging the gap between employers and candidates, particularly for challenging IT positions. The firm's approach emphasizes a deep understanding of both client needs and candidate experiences, aiming to enhance the hiring process and ensure that candidates feel valued from initial contact through to their first day on the job. By leveraging its expertise and extensive network, Motion Recruitment seeks to help organizations effectively navigate the complexities of talent acquisition in the technology sector.
Benevis
Funding Round in 2018
Benevis LLC, based in Marietta, Georgia, specializes in providing non-clinical business support services to dental practices across the United States. Founded in 2001 and previously known as NCDR, LLC, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including IT, billing, compliance, legal, marketing, finance, and human resources. By affiliating with leading dental professionals, Benevis aims to enhance access to quality dental care, allowing dentists to focus on patient care while efficiently managing their practices. The company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in August 2020, which reflects its commitment to restructuring and improving its service offerings in the dental support sector.
Strategic Materials
Acquisition in 2017
Strategic Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of glass and plastic recycling services in North America, specializing in the recycling of materials such as glass bottles, window panes, and automobile glass, including side windows and windshields. Founded in 1896 and based in Houston, Texas, the company processes and markets a range of ground glass products, which are utilized in various industries, including abrasives, reflective highway striping, and specialty glass for consumer and industrial applications. Strategic Materials supplies cullet for container and ceramic manufacturing and offers recycled materials for products like fiberglass insulation, food and beverage containers, and decorative glass. The company operates multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, focusing on creating efficiencies for customers while contributing to environmental sustainability by conserving natural resources. Formerly known as Allwaste Recycling, Inc., it rebranded in 1995 following its acquisition by Equus Total Return, Inc.
Cornerstone Chemical
Acquisition in 2017
Cornerstone Chemical Company, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Waggaman, Louisiana, specializes in the production of a variety of intermediate chemicals. Its key products include acrylonitrile, melamine, sulfuric acid, and urea, which serve diverse industries such as agriculture, plastics, water treatment, oil recovery, and performance coatings. The company operates a state-of-the-art 800-acre chemical complex on the U.S. Gulf Coast, equipped with comprehensive transportation and logistics capabilities, and infrastructure for future expansion. Cornerstone employs approximately 460 individuals across North America and Europe, and maintains a customer service center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, along with a distribution hub in the United Kingdom. The company's commitment to producing essential chemicals supports both industrial applications and environmental sustainability.
Maysteel Industries
Acquisition in 2017
Maysteel Industries, LLC is a designer, engineer, manufacturer, and marketer of custom sheet metal enclosures, cabinets, and metal fabricated assemblies. Established in 1936 and headquartered in Allenton, Wisconsin, the company specializes in products such as industrial drive cabinets, outdoor utility products, large-scale enclosures, and high-precision electronic chassis. Maysteel's solutions cater to diverse sectors including banking, telecommunications, gaming, automation, security, utility, medical, and alternative energy, both in the United States and internationally. The company emphasizes cost efficiency by employing design for manufacturability techniques throughout the product lifecycle. In addition to its Allenton facility, Maysteel operates manufacturing locations in Creedmoor, North Carolina, and Monterrey, Mexico, utilizing advanced robotic welding systems for enhanced production efficiency.
Total Safety
Acquisition in 2017
Total Safety U.S., Inc. is the leading global provider of integrated industrial safety services, strategies and equipment necessary to keep your workers, your facility and the environment safe. We not only deliver complete, cost-effective safety service solutions to our customers as promised and without compromise, but we have the resources and the support to back it up. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with more than 134 locations worldwide in 18 countries, Total Safety has the people, programs and processes to deliver the industry's best industrial safety services and equipment tailored to your specific business needs.
Tidel
Acquisition in 2017
Tidel is a manufacturer specializing in cash management systems and security products tailored for the retail sector. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency, cost savings, and security within the retail cash management ecosystem. Tidel's products are designed to provide secure, reliable, and auditable technology for organizations to manage their cash deposits effectively. By delivering innovative solutions that automate and streamline cash management processes, Tidel aims to foster long-lasting partnerships with its customers and support their operational success. The company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards while driving sustained growth through market-leading innovations in its field.
Brown Jordan
Acquisition in 2016
Brown Jordan International is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of quality home furnishings and contract furnishings, selling a full range of products. Brown Jordan International offers innovative designs, superior quality, efficient production methods and a strong portfolio of recognized brands including Brown Jordan, Winston, Casual Living, Charter, Lodging by Liberty, Wabash and Winston Contract. Brown Jordan International products include indoor and outdoor chairs, tables, sofas, and love seats for home and commercial use. Brown Jordan International serves consumers through a network sales representatives, specialty dealers, company showrooms and mass merchandisers and provides products to institutions in multiple markets including hospitality, government and multi-family housing. Brown Jordan International is privately held and its corporate office is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Brown Jordan International is vertically integrated with numerous manufacturing facilities and sales offices located both domestically and internationally throughout the United States, Mexico, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. All of the 1,700 employees throughout our six separate operating subsidiaries worldwide share a deep passion for excellence and an abiding commitment to our customers. Brown Jordan International’s products have always been and will always be synonymous with the best in quality and value.
Playpower
Acquisition in 2015
IWAtech is a web agency that provides commercial clients with web applications. Its product portfolio includes Talenthouse and Tripbutler. IWAtech was founded in 2008 by Andreas Schietz. It is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Interior Specialists
Acquisition in 2014
Interior Specialists, Inc. Family of Companies (ISI) is the leading provider of interior design and installation services for the floorcovering industry, in addition to providing products and services for window coverings, countertops and cabinets. Established in 1982, ISI was formed to meet the rigorous demands of the new home builder and its homebuyers in San Diego, California. During the last 29 years, ISI and its family of companies have diversified its offerings and market coverage to include eight channels of business in seven western states. The ISI companies are Heritage Interiors, Interior Specialists, and SuperFloors. Through operational excellence, superior quality, integrity and a commitment to exceed its customer’s expectations every day, ISI and its family of companies have become a leader not only in services to the new home builder and its homebuyer, but a service leader also to custom home builders, property management companies, multi-family customers, the senior living industry, the commercial industry, government projects and student housing customers.
Northwest Hardwoods
Acquisition in 2014
Northwest Hardwoods, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of North American hardwood lumber, recognized for its high-quality products. The company serves various sectors, including repair and remodel, residential construction, and industrial markets. Northwest Hardwoods specializes in converting hardwood logs into rough cut and kiln dried lumber, which is then processed into different quality grades suitable for appearance wood applications. The kiln drying process enhances dimensional stability and visual characteristics of the lumber. Additionally, Northwest Hardwoods is a major importer of tropical hardwood lumber and plywood panels, operating a global distribution network that caters to over 1,660 customers worldwide. Its products are essential in the manufacturing of numerous items, such as kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring, millwork, and furniture.
Newgistics
Private Equity Round in 2013
Newgistics, Inc. is a provider of omni-channel solutions for retailers and brands in the United States, specializing in digital commerce, fulfillment, shipping, and return services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a digital commerce platform known as ncommerce and a returns solution called SmartLabel+. Newgistics operates multiple facilities across the U.S. in locations such as Atlanta, Chicago, and New Jersey, as well as internationally in cities including London and Guadalajara. The company focuses on integrating every step of the order life cycle, from customer acquisition to delivery and returns, providing clients with a comprehensive view of their customers and products. Newgistics was acquired by Pitney Bowes in October 2017, enhancing its capabilities in delivery and returns services while leveraging the convenience of the USPS.
Synventive Molding Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2011
Synventive Molding Solutions is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hot runner systems and hot runner components. With a focus on providing high quality products and value added services, Synventive delivers complete solutions for all types of injection molding applications. The company offers a wide choice of standard products and has the ability to produce fully customized hot runner systems on demand – all backed by a dedicated after-sales service team. Since the 1970s, Synventive and its predecessors have served customers in the automotive, electronics, telecommunications, packaging, medical and consumer/industrial markets. Today Synventive operates with manufacturing in Asia, Europe and North America and service and support operations in 26 countries.
Kenan Advantage Group
Acquisition in 2005
Kenan Advantage Group is a leading provider of tank truck transportation and logistics services, specializing in the delivery of fuel, chemicals, industrial gases, specialty products, and food products. The company serves a diverse clientele, including oil companies, truck stop chains, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and aviation fuel marketers, as well as other national and regional petroleum marketers. Operating across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico, Kenan Advantage Group plays a critical role in facilitating the distribution of energy resources, ensuring efficient and reliable transport solutions for clients in the energy sector.
GE Superabrasives
Acquisition in 2003
GE Superabrasives a leading supplier of manufactured diamond, cubic boron nitride, and polycrystalline products.
Pameco
Acquisition in 2001
Pameco is one of the largest distributors of HVAC systems and equipment and refrigeration products in the United States, with predecessor corporations dating back to 1931. The Company stocks more than 65,000 SKUs to service more than 45,000 customers through a national network.
RailPros
RailPros, a leader in providing diversified engineering and safety services in the rail and transit industry.
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