Founded in 1985, Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. GCA specializes in acquisitions and recapitalizations of middle market businesses.  GCA is actively investing Southvest Fund VI, L.P., a $165 million fund which began making investments in May 2010.
 
Investment candidates usually have revenues between $5 and $100 million and most are privately held businesses or subsidiaries and divisions of larger corporations. Investments are made in established businesses with demonstrated operating histories and quality management teams.
 
GCA is a partner with management teams who wish to invest in their companies by becoming part of the buying group. Recapitalizations are also structured for business owners who desire immediate liquidity yet wish to participate in the growth of their business by maintaining operating control.

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Gen Cap America acquires Becker Glove on 2011-04-01 for an undisclosed amount

Becker Glove is a wholesale distributor of a diversified product line consisting of specialty seasonal apparel including gloves, headwear, scarves, socks, and ski and sport gloves/mittens for men, women and children. The Company sources all of its products from Asia and serves a broad spectrum of North American retailers with its proprietary brands.

Becker Glove International, Inc.

Gen Cap America acquires Wearwell on 2003-07-20 for an undisclosed amount

Wearwell, Inc. manufactures anti-fatigue and ergonomic matting. It offers ergonomic mats and flooring, anti-fatigue floor mats and matting, entrance mats, static control and non-conductive products, runners, and specialty products; and products for food production markets, critical environments, and labs and pharmacies. The company serves customers that range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. It offers products through distributors in North America, Europe, and Asia. Wearwell also offers its products through online distributors. The company was formerly known as Tennessee Mat Company, Inc. Wearwell, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Wearwell, Inc.

Gen Cap America acquires L W Allen on 2015-10-27 for an undisclosed amount

L.W. Allen, Inc. distributes pump and flow-systems, line cards, and control systems for the municipal water and wastewater industry in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. It offers pumps, motors, slide gates, complete pump stations, and accessories. It also sells and services systems designed for industrial fluid handling requirements. In addition, the company designs, manufactures, sells, and services control systems for automation, supervision, and monitoring of pump equipment, flow control, and related processes. It serves municipalities, consulting engineers, and contractors. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

L W Allen

Gen Cap America acquires Nth Degree on 2012-03-12 for an undisclosed amount

Nth Degree, Inc. provides trade show management, event marketing, and global exhibition services. Nth Degree, Inc. was formerly known as Installation and Dismantle, Inc. and changed its name to Nth Degree, Inc. in January 1996. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Duluth, Georgia with additional locations in the United States.

Nth Degree

Gen Cap America acquires Newman Associates on 2014-07-01 for an undisclosed amount

Newman Associates is the leader in engineered pipe support systems that provides solutions for complex projects of all sizes and types. For over 50 years, we prided ourselves as being the preferred supplier of Pipe Hangers and Supports to the construction trade throughout the East Coast.

Newman Associates

Gen Cap America acquires Mid America Metals on 2018-05-31 for an undisclosed amount

Mid America Metals has been providing Architectural Metal, Stone and Wood restoration. We are a family owned business that pays attention to the details, not just because we care about appearances, but because we care about reputation….ours and yours! Our innovative techniques, commitment to environmental sustainability, competitive pricing and quality are just a few of the reasons why we’ve been able to work on some of the most prestigious buildings in the country.

Mid America Metals

Gen Cap America acquires OPTP on 2018-10-02 for an undisclosed amount

OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) is a leading provider of innovative physical therapy, fitness and wellness products, including exclusive tools and publications developed by renowned experts. For nearly 40 years, we’ve built a worldwide reputation for providing quality products and exceptional customer service.

Whether you are a physical therapist, rehabilitation practitioner, athletic trainer, personal trainer or are just interested in improving your own health, OPTP has the products and publications to help you.

OPTP

Gen Cap America acquires Lab Products on 2021-09-02 for an undisclosed amount

Lab Products provides manufactures the most extensive line of laboratory animal housing and care equipment in the world, ranging from the classic small metal or plastic mouse cage to a variety of highly sophisticated environmental control systems.

Lab Products

Gen Cap America acquires CoreMedical Group on 2018-03-12 for an undisclosed amount

CoreMedical Group is a staffing and recruiting company that offers healthcare and travel allied staffing services.

CoreMedical Group

Gen Cap America acquires Magnum Systems on 2012-02-29 for an undisclosed amount

Magnum Systems, Inc. is one of North America’s leading designers and manufacturers of handling and packaging systems for dry bulk materials. The company’s engineering knowledge and application experience are greatly valued by customers that process bulk materials such as grain, seeds, cereals, sugar, flour, plastic pellets, plastic powder, sand, cement, fly ash, fertilizers, and granulate chemicals.

Magnum Systems, Inc.

Gen Cap America acquires Thomas Pipe & Supply on 2008-01-01 for an undisclosed amount

Thomas Pipe & Supply Co. engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial pipes, valves, gauges, tubing, and fittings for power plants, OEMs, MROs, contractors, industrial manufacturers, mechanical contractors, commercial builders, municipalities, utilities, and fabrication shops. It deals in brass, copper, carbon-steel, PVC, stainless steel, alloys, and other materials. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. As of December 19, 2017, Thomas Pipe & Supply Co. operates as a subsidiary of Winsupply Inc.

Thomas Pipe & Supply

Gen Cap America acquires Metro Boiler Tube on 2007-03-30 for an undisclosed amount

Metro Boiler Tube Co., Inc. manufactures and markets boiler tube products in the United States. It offers assemblies, bending and swaging products, super heaters, economizers, membrane panels, and headers. Metro Boiler Tube Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Ringgold, Georgia. The company has fabrication facilities in Ringgold, Georgia; and Gonzales, Louisiana.

Metro Boiler Tube

Gen Cap America acquires Air Transport Components on 2010-05-18 for an undisclosed amount

Air Transport Components, LLC operates a repair station that provides repair and overhaul services for component parts of commercial narrow and wide body aircraft in Arizona. It offers its repair and overhaul services for components, such as flap carriages, flap tracks, stab trim jackscrews, crew seats, landing gear components, engine mounts, gear boxes, hydraulic actuators and fuses, structures, flap transmissions, electromechanical motors, flight surfaces, and doors. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Gilbert, Arizona.

Air Transport Components

Gen Cap America acquires BloApCo on 2019-01-04 for an undisclosed amount

Blower Application Company, Inc., headquartered in Germantown, Wisconsin – USA, has been working with customers around the world since 1933 and solving a wide variety of waste and scrap handling problems. Our founders, Charles H. Jackson and William T. Kussmaul, were both over 60 years old when they pooled their extensive experience in pneumatic conveying and other uses of air in industrial processes to form the company. From the day it was created, BloApCo’s growth has been based on providing quality innovative products and services to its customers. Today, whether you travel to Europe, Africa, Asia or North and South America, you’ll find dependable, durable BloApCo products hard at work.

BloApCo

Gen Cap America acquires MYCO Trailers on 2007-03-28 for an undisclosed amount

Myco Trailers, LLC engages in designing and manufacturing boat trailers for military and commercial customers. It offers elite painted steel, welded aluminum, and custom galvanized boat trailers; and custom boat lift cradles. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Bradenton, Florida. As of February 21, 2018, Myco Trailers, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Propst Development, LLC.

MYCO Trailers

Gen Cap America acquires ASE on 2014-11-04 for an undisclosed amount

ASE is the world’s number one supplier of ground-based testing solutions and expertise for the aerospace industry. Our customers get a single, experienced partner to help them efficiently validate engine and airframe performance across development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

Gen Cap America acquires Hobby Lobby on 2003-04-23 for an undisclosed amount

In 1970, David and Barbara Green took out a $600 loan to begin making miniature picture frames out of their home. Two years later, the fledgling enterprise opened a 300-square-foot store in Oklahoma City, and Hobby Lobby was born. Today, Hobby Lobby is the largest privately owned arts-and-crafts retailer in the world employing approximately 32,000 employees and operating more than 700 stores in forty-seven states.

Hobby Lobby is primarily an arts-and-crafts store but also includes hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fabrics, floral and wedding supplies, cards and party ware, baskets, wearable art, home accents and holiday merchandise.

Corporate headquarters include a 9.2 million-square-foot manufacturing, distribution, and office complex in Oklahoma City.

Hobby Lobby

Gen Cap America acquires Griffin Gear on 2019-11-21 for an undisclosed amount

Griffin Gear specializes in the manufacture of quality replacement gearing.

Griffin Gear

Gen Cap America acquires Street & Co on 2009-05-01 for an undisclosed amount

Street & Co is a multimedia systems integration firm focused on the engineering, design, installation and service of audiovisual, videoconferencing, data center cabling, video-streaming, and digital signage solutions. The Company serves both commercial and not-for-profit clients in all industries, with a special focus on the education and government markets.

Street & Company

Gen Cap America acquires Shape on 2015-02-23 for an undisclosed amount

Shape is a manufacturer of specialized transformers used in airport lighting, airport security systems, ultraviolet curing, water sanitation, telecom equipment and other niche applications. Products are sold direct to original equipment manufacturer customers. Shape has been providing customers throughout the world, including international OEM’s, with custom transformers and magnetic assemblies, voltage regulators, line conditioners, inductors and other types of innovative transformer solutions.

Shape LLC

Pyramyd Air raised an undisclosed amount on 2016-11-29 in Venture Round

Pyramyd Air is the global leader in distributing air guns, airsoft guns, bb guns, and related parts and accessories – serving customers in more than 80 countries. With an established website and e-commerce platform, and distribution facilities across the country, Pyramyd Air is the premier e-commerce destination for air gun enthusiasts, competitive marksman, and small-game hunters around the world.

Pyramyd Air, Ltd.

Gen Cap America acquires Frontier Packaging on 2021-01-06 for an undisclosed amount

Frontier is a manufacturer and distributor of quality packaging materials primarily used by seafood processors in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Frontier specializes in innovative and industry-proven packaging solutions to meet the unique needs and deadlines of the seafood industry.

Frontier Packaging, Inc.

Gen Cap America acquires Avanti on 2012-11-01 for an undisclosed amount

Welcome to Avanti Products, a leader in the Consumer Appliance Industry for over 45 years. We specialize in Compact to Apartment-Sized Refrigerators; Upright and Chest Freezers; Wine Chillers; Beverage Coolers; Microwave Ovens; Gas and Electric Ranges; Laundry Products; Water Dispensers and Mini-Kitchens.

Avanti Products, Inc.

Gen Cap America acquires eftsource on 1998-03-01 for an undisclosed amount

Provider of debit or credit card fulfillment services the financial payments industry.The company's debit or credit card fulfillment services include card design such as community cards, gift cards, mini cards, photo cards, laser letter carriers and web services, delivery of the card as well as its activation, enabling the customers to get access to card source software, which allows to order and track debit, credit and ATM cards online.

eftsource

Gen Cap America acquires Renaissance Electronics & Communications on 2013-08-20 for an undisclosed amount

Renaissance Electronics and Communications, LLC (REC) and its wholly owned subsidiary HXI provide RF, Microwave and Millimeter Wave solutions for Military and Commercial applications. The company’s product line features Ferrites (Isolators and Circulators), Electro-Mechanical Switches, Switch Matrices, Fixed Attenuators, Power Combiners, Power Dividers, Products for Base Station Applications, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Wireless Transceivers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Mixers & Detectors, Gunn Oscillators & VCOs, Frequency Multipliers, PIN Switches & Attenuators, and Millimeter Wave Radios. End markets include the Military, Avionics, Industrial, and Consumer Sectors.

Renaissance Electronics & Communications

Gen Cap America acquires Gared Holdings on 2017-01-18 for an undisclosed amount

Based in Noblesville, Indiana, Gared Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment and custom gymnasium solutions. Gared markets its products and services through a strong network of dealers worldwide.

Gared Holdings, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Calling All Ships on 2008-03-01 for an undisclosed amount

Established in 1986, Calling All Ships is a distributor of health and beauty aids sundries, candy and snacks products to the cruise line industry and other hospitality industries including but not limited to major hotel and resort chains. Direct with most major manufacturers to provide a one stop shop for the Gift Shop & Crew Shop. Thanks to Their partnership with the major cruise lines, concessionaires, ship chandlers, and resorts They are proud to serve them now for over 20 years. The company is based in Miami, Florida.

Calling All Ships

Gen Cap America acquires International Systems of America on 2010-09-01 for an undisclosed amount

International Systems of America is a building materials company that provides fire safety and security solutions.

International Systems of America, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Van Pool Transportation on 2008-10-01 for an undisclosed amount

Van Pool Transportation, LLC provides transportation services for children with special needs to and from schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut. It serves school districts and students. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Wilbraham, Massachusetts with additional locations in Barre, Hudson, Fitchburg, Wrentham, Southborough, Bedford, and Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Van Pool Transportation

Gen Cap America acquires Dayton Parts on 2003-04-01 for an undisclosed amount

Dayton Parts is a manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts.The company manufactures aftermarket leaf springs and is a full-line distributor of heavy-duty undercarriage replacement parts, such as springs, brake and wheel-end suspensions, and steering components.

Dayton Parts, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Narcote on 2000-04-25 for an undisclosed amount

Narcote L.L.C. coats and laminates a variety of fabrics such as cotton, polyester, nylon and rayon. These fabrics are used in various end user markets including allergy bedding protection, infant bibs, outerwear, and incontinent items. Narcote was created in 1955 as a division of North American Rayon to treat knitted rayon with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Narcote coats and laminates for a variety of customers on a commission basis as well as offers a complete line of finished barrier fabrics.

Narcote, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Fleet Products on 2002-02-26 for an undisclosed amount

Fleet Products is a bumper-to-bumper distributor of heavy duty truck parts with locations in Tampa, Clearwater and Lakeland, Florida. The company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 90 employees. Fleet’s primary customers include municipalities, utilities, and construction companies.

Fleet Products

Gen Cap America acquires Douglas Machines Corp. on 2006-06-01 for an undisclosed amount

Douglas Machines Corp. offers a full line of commercial and industrial washers for all containers commonly used in the bakery, meat, poultry, food processing, packaging and distribution industries.

More than 80 standard commercial and industrial washing machines exist to quickly and efficiently clean pans, trays, totes, moulds, scale parts, screens, pallets, lugs, racks, barrels, smoke trucks, bins, vats, barrels and buckets.

Batch and continuous cleaning washers are available for several hundred to several thousand containers an hour. We have offered a full line of commercial and industrial washers to the food and distribution industries for over 30 years.

Douglas Machines Corp.

Gen Cap America acquires Lamm Food on 2009-03-01 for an undisclosed amount

LAMM Food Service has been providing customers with high quality products and exceptional service to meet their unique food service needs. As a full line food distributor, LAMM carries a wide variety of name brand products from well-known national manufacturers – and we are also proud to support many local companies that manufacture Louisiana food products.

Lamm Food

Gen Cap America acquires United Grocery Outlet on 2017-11-21 for an undisclosed amount

United Grocery Outlet operates retail outlets in Tennessee.

United Grocery Outlet

Gen Cap America acquires Southern Filter Media on 2006-07-01 for an undisclosed amount

Southern Filter Media is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality wet and dry environmental filtration products for application in various industries including aluminum, asphalt, cement, chemicals, foodstuffs, furniture, grain, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, and woodworking.

Southern Filter Media

Gen Cap America acquires Re-Bath on 2002-02-26 for an undisclosed amount

Re-Bath, LLC engages in manufacturing and remodeling bathtubs, shower liners, wall surrounds, and accessories. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona with additional locations in New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut. It has franchise operations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Re-Bath, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Home Brands Group LLC.

Re-Bath of Baltimore

Gen Cap America acquires OFM on 2012-06-01 for an undisclosed amount

OFM operates as an office furniture company. OFM engages in the manufacture, distribution, and wholesale of furniture for businesses, government, schools, hospitals, and churches.

OFM, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires AmBath on 2002-02-26 for an undisclosed amount

American Bath Remodeling, Inc is certified and factory-trained to provide installations for all of the products we offer without the need to enlist the service of third-party contractors. Our patented installation process ensures consistent and reliable results, and all of our work is backed by a warranty that ensures your continued satisfaction. We have developed a positive reputation among commercial clients nationwide during our more than 35 years of excellent service and are proud to serve anyone who chooses us for their bathroom remodeling needs.

AmBath

Gen Cap America acquires Canfield Technologies on 2015-08-17 for an undisclosed amount

A Sayreville, N.J.-based maker of lead-free solders, brazing alloys and fluxes

Canfield Technologies

Gen Cap America acquires Challenger Lifts on 2010-12-03 for an undisclosed amount

Challenger Lifts, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes car lifts, jacks, and auto lift accessories. It offers two and four post car, vehicle, and auto lifts; double scissor vehicle lifts; mobile column and home garage lifts; mid-rise car lifts/short rise auto lifts and vehicle lifts; and car lifting equipments and accessories.

Challenger Lifts

Gen Cap America acquires Hackett Precision Company on 1989-01-01 for an undisclosed amount

Hackett Precision Company is a Designer and manufacturer of custom tooling and special purpose machinery for industrial customers. The company's main specialty is tooling for robotic welding stations. It also designs, manufactures and integrates assembly line sections and other specialty tooling.

Hackett Precision Company

CPS Distributors raised an undisclosed amount on 2014-01-01 in Private Equity Round

CPS Distributors is the largest wholesale distributor of professional pump, irrigation and landscape supplies in the Rocky Mountain Region with 13 locations throughout Colorado and Wyoming.  We are the first choice for contractors in Colorado and Wyoming requiring commercial and residential irrigation products, landscaping materials, pavers and wall block, landscape lighting, water feature supplies, fertilizers and herbicides, drainage, holiday and patio lighting, water conditioning and filtration, water well supplies, all types of pumps, pump stations, pump controls and more... Making customer needs is our top priority while stressing professionalism and integrity is a way of life at CPS.

CPS Distributors

Gen Cap America acquires Belt Power LLC on 2007-08-01 for an undisclosed amount

Belt Power LLC is a full-service distributor and fabricator of lightweight conveyor system components, including conveyor belts, equipment and accessories and rubber, hose and gasket products.

Belt Power LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Custom Plastic Specialties on 2017-07-14 for an undisclosed amount

Custom Plastic Specialties is a maker of promotional products.

Founded in 1993, Custom Plastic Specialties recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The company manufactures products it sells exclusively to promotional products distributors. Products include water bottles, stadium cups and steins, hand fans, tote bags, desk accessories, household and personal items, and many more. With over 300 items in the line, CPS is recognized for delivering excellent value in price and quality, while providing the highest level of service. The CPS management team led by Eric Enzbrenner and Kippie Helzel will stay on to run the company moving forward.

Custom Plastic Specialties

Gen Cap America acquires Day Motor Sports on 2011-11-01 for an undisclosed amount

Day Motor Sports, LLC operates as an online retailer of circle track racing parts. It offers brakes, building products, cooling systems, drive trains, engines, fasteners and fittings, fuel systems, gauges and accessories, ignition solutions, oils and chemicals, safety equipment, shocks and springs, sprints, steering products, suspensions, tires and wheels, and tools and pit accessories. The company serves retail and wholesale customers. Day Motor Sports, LLC was founded in 1971 and is based in Tyler, Texas.

Day Motor Sports, LLC

Gen Cap America acquires Mayflower Sales on 2019-05-31 for an undisclosed amount

Since 1917, Mayflower Sales has been distributing quality products with personalized service to the trade. With expertise in the higher technology aspects of the security industry, Mayflower is prepared to be your Security Source! they excel in both the everyday and the unusual – stocking what you need, and filling your order as quickly as possible.

Mayflower Sales

Gen Cap America acquires Target Distributing on 2010-12-20 for an undisclosed amount

Target Distributing is a leading national distributor of convergence technologies such as commercial telecommunications products, voice over IP solutions, datacom products, security systems, and professional audio/video products. In business since 1975, Target is committed to providing the broadest product selection, competitive pricing, high in-stock levels, rapid delivery, outstanding technical support and the most in-depth sales training in the industry.