Wynnchurch Capital

Wynnchurch Capital is a private equity firm based in Rosemont, Illinois, that specializes in investing in middle-market companies across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1999, the firm focuses on value-oriented, operationally driven investments, primarily targeting sectors such as manufacturing, industrials, and commercial products. With a commitment to deploying capital into high-quality material companies, Wynnchurch Capital aims to enhance the operational performance and growth potential of its portfolio businesses. The firm has managed multiple buyout funds over the years, reflecting its dedication to fostering long-term value creation in its investments.

Aron Beach

Managing Director

Duncan S. Bourne

Managing Director

Ben Cherry

Senior Associate

Paul T. Ciolino

Partner

Michelle Cormier

Canada Region Advisor

Brian R. Crumbaugh

Partner

Scott S. Fitch

Partner

JD Frank

VP

Jerry Gao

Senior Associate

Vishal Garg

Managing Director

Russell Gehrett

Partner

Greg Gleason

Managing Partner

Thomas P. Guido

MD

Kevin Hanley

Associate

John Hatherly

Founder & Managing Partner

Frank G. Hayes

Managing Partner

Carl R. Howe

Vice President

Evan Kluck

Associate

Michael T. MacKay

Senior Associate

David Matthews

Vice President

Neel Mayenkar

Partner

Ramsay Mclearie

Vice President

Alison Miller

Director, Business Development

Keith Moore

Operating Partner

Erin L. Murphy

Partner

Dan Needham

Operating Partner

Christopher P. O’Brien

Managing Partner

Cole Pospesel

Senior Associate

Alexander Randall

Senior Associate

Richard Renaud

Chairman and Partner

Brian Riordan

Vice President

Michael Salgat

MD

Kari Smith

Director of Investor Relations

Roy E. Sroka

Partner / CFO / CCO

Michael A. Teplitsky

Partner

Jim Towers

Vice President

Chris Waldock

Private Equity Associate

Stephen M. Welborn

Managing Director

Morty J. White

Managing Director

James Whittle

Associate

Frank, J. D.

VP

43 past transactions

Premier Franchise Management

Private Equity Round in 2022
Premier Franchise Management is the U.S. residential pool-build and pool-service franchisor.

Mattress Warehouse

Private Equity Round in 2022
Mattress Warehouse sells mattresses and sleep accessories online.

Trimlite

Acquisition in 2021
Trimlite Mfg. Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of various home building products, specializing in stile and rail doors, fiberglass doors, decorative glass, and glass inserts for steel door fabricators. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Surrey, Canada, the company operates additional manufacturing facilities in China, Vietnam, Canada, and the United States. Trimlite's product range includes decorative doorlites, break-resistant doorlites, fire-rated doors, and a variety of interior doors. Known for its innovative glass panel designs, Trimlite focuses on delivering quality products that enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes and businesses. The company's manufacturing processes emphasize craftsmanship, with a notable facility located in Renton, Washington.

Northern Wholesale Supply

Acquisition in 2021
Northern Wholesale Supply is a distributor of marine and RV accessories.NWS is an industry leader providing an all-encompassing suite of over 30,000 parts and accessories.

The Wheel Group

Acquisition in 2021
TWG is a designer and distributor of branded aftermarket wheels, specialty tires and related accessories serving the truck, SUV, and car markets.

Insulation Corp. of America

Acquisition in 2021
ICA is a manufacturer of EPS foam products for building insulation, infrastructure construction, packaging, cold chain and more in the northeast U.S. market.

Drew Foam

Acquisition in 2020
Drew Foam designs and manufactures building and packaging materials using expanded polystyrene (EPS). It offers perimeter insulation, sub slab insulation, exterior foundation walls, interior foundation walls, exterior sheathing products, exterior insulation finish systems, cavity walls, climate controlled shipping products, EPS roofing insulation, and more; and packaging solutions, such as end caps, corner pads, carton footers, edge protectors, dunnage products, component package products, display package products, void fillers, precise shapes and surrounds, peel stick adhesive products, foil and film laminated products, and flexible foams. The company also provides specialty packaging materials, which include polyethylene, crosslink, neopor, expanded polypropylene, expanded polyethylene, and arcel products; and geofoam products for unstable soil substitute, stadium seating, roadbeds and runways, retaining walls, highway clover leaves, and termite resistance applications.

Labrie

Acquisition in 2020
Labrie Enviroquip Group is a manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and related parts.

Pennsylvania Machine Works

Acquisition in 2020
Pennsylvania Machine Works is a fully integrated manufacturer of high pressure forged fittings and branch connections.

Clyde Industries

Acquisition in 2019
Clyde Industries specializes in manufacturing boiler efficiency and cleaning systems, along with spare parts, primarily for the pulp, paper, and power industries. Founded in 1990 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company was previously known as Clyde Bergemann, Inc. It rebranded to Clyde Industries in February 2019. The company is recognized as a leading provider of engineered solutions for boiler maintenance, focusing on technologies that effectively remove residue and deposits in recovery and power boilers. These innovations are crucial for maintaining operational safety and efficiency, preventing potential hazards and costly shutdowns. Clyde Industries serves a global market with a strong presence in North America, South America, Scandinavia, and Indonesia, offering both equipment and aftermarket parts to its industrial clientele.

Eastern Metal Supply

Private Equity Round in 2019
Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. manufactures and distributes custom and standard aluminum extrusions. It offers standard extrusions and sheet products, hurricane protection systems, signage extrusions, awning shapes, handrail extrusions, fences, walls and gates, architectural products, marine extrusions and accessories, boat trailers and boat lifts, dock deck bleachers, seawalls, highway products, window treatments, custom shapes, and machining and fabrication products. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Lake Worth, Florida with additional locations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; and St Charles, Missouri.

MPL Company

Acquisition in 2019
MPL Holdings, LLC., is a manufacturer of cultured marble. The company primarily focuses on hospitality and multi-family housing market. MPL Holdings, LLC was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Fairland, Indiana.

Alliance Designer Products

Acquisition in 2019
Since its establishment in 2003, Alliance Designer Products maintains it’s sole mission to offer quality products, designed and formulated to answer all of your hardscaping needs. Contractors, dealers and manufacturers alike recognize the value of Alliance Designer Products, thus making us proud to proclaim that Quality Is Their Strength! Indeed, Alliance Designer Products offers an exhaustive range of hardscape products and is considered to be a leading force in the industry.

Mid-America Fittings

Acquisition in 2019
Mid-America Fittings, Inc. designs and manufactures brass and stainless steel fittings for OEM, industrial, and plumbing distributors worldwide. It provides chrome-plated and nickel-plated brass fittings; black and galvanized malleable iron pipe fittings, stainless steel pipe fittings, cast bronze fittings, and red brass pipe nipples; and various plumbing installation and repair specialty products. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Overland Park, Kansas.

BOSS

Acquisition in 2019
Built on hard work and determination, Boss Industries, LLC has become one of the leading manufacturers in rotary screw PTO compressor systems for utility and municipality markets. Established in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Paul Wilkins, Boss Industries was a quick success. Within the past 20 years, Boss established themselves as a leader in design, dependability, and product support; dedicated to customer satisfaction. Today, Boss Industries accounts for more than 50% of all PTO rotary screw compressor sales. Boss Industries continues to reinvent themselves, venturing into other markets such as fire fighting, military, tire service, mechanics trucks, railroads, mining, and construction.

Uponor

Private Equity Round in 2018
Uponor is a with its head office in Vantaa, Finland and has existed for nearly one-hundred years. Uponor is a leading global provider of systems and solutions in the fields of hygienic drinking water delivery, energy-efficient heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure. The company is active in a variety of markets in the construction sector, –from residential and commercial construction to industry and civil engineering. Uponor products are available to customers in over 100 countries. They provide hygienically safe drinking water as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling. The company has committed itself to sustainability and the goal of making people's lives more pleasant.

Logistik Unicorp

Acquisition in 2018
Logistik Unicorp Inc., founded in 1992 and headquartered in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada, specializes in managed uniform programs for corporate and government organizations across various regions, including Canada, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. The company offers a comprehensive range of integrated management solutions encompassing garment design, supply chain logistics, testing, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution, and customer service. Their managed services approach allows for tailored uniform delivery based on each client's specific needs, with processes supported by internally developed management information systems that adapt to individual requirements. Previously known as Unicorp Uniforms, Logistik Unicorp has established itself as a leader in providing effective uniform solutions to organizations with complex demands.

Infra Pipe Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Infra Pipe Solutions is a manufacturer of large diameter High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and structures.

Critical Process Systems Group

Acquisition in 2018
CPS Group is a group of manufacturing and design companies providing innovative product solutions to the semiconductor, life science, high-purity chemical processing, gas systems, and wastewater industries. They provide a broad range of products & services including high purity gas and chemical blending and delivery control, pre-fabricated high purity process utility modules, corrosive fume exhaust duct, and airflow control devices. With the breadth of our product offerings and engineering capabilities we can offer broad turnkey solutions or targeted niche products depending on our customer’s needs and desires.

Sequel Industrial Products

Acquisition in 2018
Sequel Industrial Products, Inc., a holding company operating industrial infrastructure businesses, and serving manufacturing, research, chemical processing, and other industries globally, announced on September 28th that it acquired FreshTracks II portfolio company NEHP. The partnership between NEHP and its new affiliates will allow the company to accelerate growth and profitability in key industries

Critical Process Systems Group

Venture Round in 2018
CPS Group is a group of manufacturing and design companies providing innovative product solutions to the semiconductor, life science, high-purity chemical processing, gas systems, and wastewater industries. They provide a broad range of products & services including high purity gas and chemical blending and delivery control, pre-fabricated high purity process utility modules, corrosive fume exhaust duct, and airflow control devices. With the breadth of our product offerings and engineering capabilities we can offer broad turnkey solutions or targeted niche products depending on our customer’s needs and desires.

Heartland Automotive Services

Acquisition in 2018
Heartland Automotive Services operates as a franchisee of quick lube retail service stores. Heartland Automotive Services is the market leader in the quick oil change segment of the “Do-It-For-Me” (“DIFM”) automotive aftermarket. The company operates 523 stores across 26 states. The company has grown to be the largest operator and franchisee of the highly-recognizable Jiffy Lube brand.

Anderson Metals Corp.

Acquisition in 2018
Anderson Metals Corporation, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in a wide range of brass and plastic fittings, valves, and pipe nipples. Established in 1951, the company produces various automotive fittings, including air brakes for copper and nylon tubing, as well as hose ends, drain cocks, fuel line valves, and grease fittings. Their product offerings extend to compression fittings, flare fittings, and hose fittings, which encompass automotive hose barbs and garden hoses. Anderson Metals also supplies pipe fittings, drain cocks, and a variety of valves, including ball, gate, and check valves. Additionally, the company provides CPVC transition fittings, evaporative cooler fittings, and various accessories like hose clamps and tube cutters. Their products are available through an online catalog, catering to diverse industrial and consumer needs.

Midland Industries

Venture Round in 2018
Midland Industries is a distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, clamps, hose, sheet rubber, and associated products. The company serves the hose, plumbing, fluid power, oil & gas, OEM, hardware wholesale and other general industrial end-markets.

America II Electronics

Acquisition in 2017
America II has become an integral part of the electronic components supply chain, partnering with the industry’s top manufacturers and servicing OEM and EMS companies around the world. They are proud and honored to have celebrated this historic milestone.

Stampede Meat

Private Equity Round in 2017
Stampede Meat, Inc. is a meat processing company based in Bridgeview, Illinois, founded in 1995. The company specializes in producing and distributing a variety of protein products, including beef, pork, and chicken. Its offerings encompass seasoned and prepared meats, portion cuts, cooked beef cuts, steaks, pot roasts, corned and roast beef, pork carnitas, and seasoned chicken breasts. Stampede Meat serves a diverse range of customers, including restaurants, retailers, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, casinos, and various institutional markets such as schools and military services. The company operates both domestically and internationally, catering to the needs of different sectors including hospitality and home delivery.

Rosboro

Acquisition in 2016
Since sawing our first log in 1940, Rosboro has become a fully integrated forest products company. We provide the skill and capacity to meet the diverse needs of the residential and commercial building market, represented by a suite of respected products in the lumber and timbers segments. As the national leader in glulam production, we have strengthened our position as an innovator in laminated technology.

Champion Iron

Post in 2016
Champion Iron Limited is an iron ore exploration and development company based in Quebec, Canada, primarily focused on properties within the Labrador Trough, a prominent iron ore mining region. As one of the largest landholders in this area, Champion Iron holds several prospective iron ore claims, including projects such as Fire Lake North, Powderhorn/Gullbridge, Moire, Quinto Claims, and Harvey Tuttle. The company's operations are segmented into Iron Ore Concentrate, Exploration and Evaluation, and Corporate activities, with the majority of its revenue derived from the Iron Ore Concentrate segment. Champion Iron is committed to advancing its projects to capitalize on growing demand for iron ore.

Texas Hydraulics

Acquisition in 2016
Texas Hydraulics Inc. (THI), a Dover Company, has been serving the market since 1968 as a custom manufacturer of fluid power components. THI is a leading manufacturer of custom welded hydraulic cylinders in the United States and maintains its place as a leader in the industry by providing cost effective, quality products and efficient services.

Gypsum Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2015
Since being incorporated in 1993, Gyptech has become a global leader in the design, construction, and commissioning of wallboard equipment and services. We have developed a network of highly experienced technical professionals dedicated to customer satisfaction. Our team of management, engineers, designers, operations and maintenance personnel guarantees your success through state-of –the-art design and manufacturing. Many of our employees have years of experience in the gypsum industry, both making gypsum board and designing and maintaining equipment. Put this experience to work for you.

Carson Air

Private Equity Round in 2015
Carson Air Ltd. is a transportation and aviation service provider based in Kelowna, Canada, established in 1990. The company offers a range of air cargo services across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, with a focus on medevac operations and air ambulance charter services. It operates a diverse fleet, including Metro II, Metro III, King Air 350s, and Cessna Citation Encores, supporting both dedicated cargo contracts and medevac services for accessible communities. In addition to air transportation, Carson Air provides a variety of ancillary services such as aircraft fueling, storage, de-icing, catering, and flight planning. The company also engages in flight training and aircraft maintenance, ensuring a high level of safety and performance. With bases in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Abbotsford, Carson Air employs over one hundred staff and is positioned for growth in its specialized niche market.

Latham International

Acquisition in 2015
Latham International is a leading manufacturer of in-ground and above-ground residential swimming pools and related components in North America. Established in 1956 and based in Latham, New York, the company offers a wide range of products, including fiberglass and vinyl pools, polymer and steel pool wall systems, safety covers, ladders, and pool liners. Latham's extensive product lineup caters primarily to the in-ground pool market and is distributed through builders and dealers across the United States and Canada. The company's manufacturing facilities and distribution centers are strategically located to support its operations. Latham International is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation, helping homeowners and pool professionals create customized outdoor spaces.

U.S. Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2014
U.S. Manufacturing Corp. manufactures and supplies axle housings, extruded tubular products, and machined components for the automotive industry. It offers axle shafts, trailer axle tubes, trailer spindles, machined products, and axle tube assemblies; and hollow shafts, including front and rear axle shafts, transmission shafts, and steering products. The company also provides product validation test laboratory, metallurgical laboratory, direct account management and resident engineer support, and design analysis services; and precision machining services for differential cases, axle shafts, front yoke shafts, steering racks, half shafts, and carriers.

Indiana Limestone Company

Debt Financing in 2014
Indiana Limestone Company, based in Bloomington, Indiana, has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of limestone products since its founding in 1926. The company specializes in a diverse range of building materials for both commercial and residential applications, including veneer products in various colors, urban landscape items such as pavers and garden walls, as well as quarry blocks and slabs. Indiana Limestone Company serves a wide array of clients, including dealers, builders, architects, and homeowners, and is recognized for its high-quality products that have contributed to the construction of iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Pentagon. As a subsidiary of Polycor Inc., the company continues to focus on providing durable and environmentally conscious limestone solutions.

Ironform

Venture Round in 2013
Ironform Holdings Co. offers metal fabrication for the heavy truck, agriculture, construction, off-highway, bus, and industrial end markets in North America. The company supplies light, medium and heavy gauge precision metal stampings, fabricated components and value-added assemblies and its capabilities include cutting, forming, hand and robotic welding, machining, painting, and assembly. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Foss Manufacturing Company

Private Equity Round in 2013
Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC is a well-known leader and pioneer in the use of non-woven fabrics and specialty synthetic fibers in an ever-expanding number of environments and circumstances. Using state-of-the-art, computerized production in Hampton, New Hampshire, we are unrivaled in our ability to efficiently and effectively design, manufacture, convert, package, and distribute a vast array of products worldwide. As one of the world’s largest needle-punch based manufacturers, we have the expertise and experience to support customers’ needs across virtually all applications and markets.

Northstar Aerospace

Acquisition in 2012
Northstar Aerospace manufactures components and assemblies to the aerospace industry. It offers gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems, and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Northstar also provides maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these same platforms. The company is a part of Wynnchurch Capital's portfolio (Private Equity). The Bedford Park, Illinois-located company was established in 2000.

Fabco Automotive Corporation

Acquisition in 2011
Fabco Automotive Corp. designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies steer drive axles, transfer cases, split shaft power take offs (PTOs), and other specialty products. The company offers various power transmission products, including axles and differentials, combination gearboxes, compound gearboxes, creep drive gearboxes, industrial drives, planetary gearboxes, power dividers, PTOs, pump drives, rail axles, right angles, speed reducers/increasers, top head drives/rotary drills, and transmissions for applications in construction, mining, and off-road; military; oil; rail; and other industries. It also provides direct and remote mount transfer cases; and special powertrain components development, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing services.

Wolverine Advanced Materials

Acquisition in 2011
Wolverine Advanced Materials is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Their core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and sealing solutions in the automotive brake, NVH, and sealing industries. Extensive industry knowledge and innovative materials have made Wolverine a desired and trusted global supplier for over 80 years.

United Fixtures

Acquisition in 2005
United Fixtures has brought together proven leaders in Storage Systems.

ICG Castings

Acquisition in 2003
Inverness Castings Group is an automobile component manufacturing company. It was founded in 1988 and is based in Dowagiac, Michigan.

Wormser

Venture Round in 2001
Wormser Company manufactures and markets children’s sleepwear. It offers sleepwear for boys, girls, infants, and toddlers. The company sells its products to mass market, mid-tier, catalogs, specialty stores, and department stores.
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