Graham Partners is a private equity firm specializing in acquisitions, management-led buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations of privately held middle market companies. The firm typically invests in companies that are benefiting raw materials, technology or product substitution conversions taking place within the end markets served and possess proprietary manufacturing technologies, sharing a common end market or manufacturing process with an industrial business the firm has owned or operated. It seeks to invest in manufacturing companies that produce products utilized in a wide variety of end markets including: industrial and consumer products; packaging; medical products; building products; agriculture; home and outdoor products; transportation and logistics; capital equipment; sports and leisure products; aerospace/defense; foods and beverages; packaging; energy related products; water management; and chemicals and materials. The firm also invests in other industrial technologies and services. It seeks to invest in companies based in North America specifically in the United States and also considers investments in companies based in Canada and Western Europe. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million in equity and the balance via debt and can invest higher than $100 million through co-investments. Within the water management sector, the firm typically makes an equity investment between $20 million and $100 million. Within the building products sector, it typically makes equity investments between $25 million and $100 million. It invests in companies with annual revenues between $30 million and $500 million; minimum EBITDA margins of ten percent; and EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million for new platforms. The firm seeks to invest in companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million. The firm prefers to make control investments but also considers taking majority and minority stake in certain situations. Graham Partners was founded in 1988 and is based in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.

Graham Partners

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BrightPet Nutrition Group raised an undisclosed amount on 2016-05-05 in Venture Round

BrightPet Nutrition Group manufactures premium and super-premium pet foods for U.S and international markets. The company offers its products under the brands Blackwood, Adirondack, and Makin’ Trax.

BrightPet Nutrition Group

Graham Partners acquires Acme Cryogenics on 2016-04-26 for an undisclosed amount

Acme Cryogenics, Inc. designs and manufactures gas distribution and control, cryogenic, and medical gas systems. It manufactures CVI and ACME cryogenic globe valves, cryogenic piping, vacuum insulated piping, and stainless steel vacuum seal-off valves for drawing vacuum on pipes and tanks, and high pressure valves. The company’s products include cryogenic storage and transportation products, cylinder fill plants, electrical equipment, CGA fittings, piped assemblies/manifolds, ultra-high purity products, cryogenic valves, vacuum jacketed pipes and hoses, gas blenders, specialty gas equipment, parts, and vacuum insulated pipes. It also offers field service management services, such as inspecting, repairing, and maintaining services for its systems. The company serves food and beverage, pharmaceutical, semi-conductor and electronics, medical gas piping systems, industrial gas piping systems, and LNG fueling and refueling industries. Acme Cryogenics, Inc. was formerly known as Acme Machine Products Inc. and changed its name to Acme Cryogenics, Inc. in 1990. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; and Lonsdale, Minnesota. It has field service locations in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Lonsdale, Minnesota; and Chicago, Illinois.

Acme Cryogenics, Inc.

KCF Technologies raised an undisclosed amount on 2022-07-20 in Series A

KCF Technologies is a technology development company that bridges the gap to commercial success, leveraging strategic partnerships.

KCF Technologies, Inc.

Health Hero Network raised $21000000 on 2000-03-21 in Venture Round

Health Hero Network, Inc. develops and markets the industry's most advanced tools and technologies for delivering structured.

Health Hero Network

BrightSign raised an undisclosed amount on 2021-10-18 in Private Equity Round

BrightSign is a technology and marketing company that manufactures and distributes digital signage players.

The company specializes in digital signage media players, content creation software, and networking solutions for the commercial industry. Its services are provided in both standalone and networked digital signage applications. BrightSign models offer a range of services such as simple looping videos, built-in wired or wireless networking for remote content updates, video engine capabilities, Live HDTV playing capabilities, and 4K HDR content playback.

BrightSign was founded by Anthony Wood in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

BrightSign

Kinova Robotics raised $31554252 on 2022-02-09 in Venture Round

Kinova designs and manufactures robotics platforms and components that are simple, sexy and safe under two business units: Assistive Robotics empowers people with disabilities to push beyond their current boundaries and limitations while Service Robotics empowers people in industry to interact with their environment more efficiently and safely.

Kinova Inc.

Graham Partners acquires Advanced Barrier Extrusions(ABX) on 2018-08-15 for an undisclosed amount

Located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Advanced Barrier Extrusions is a privately held manufacturer of multilayer cast films. Products are manufactured on state-of-the-art equipment utilizing new and innovative technology. This provides the competitive edge needed to grow in todays  market.

Focus is on multi-layer forming webs and vertical rollstock materials for Food Packaging & Industrial Packaging products.

Advanced Barrier Extrusions(ABX)

Graham Partners acquires Damping Technologies on 2019-11-14 for an undisclosed amount

Damping Technologies, Inc. operates a advanced materials science company. The company provides vibration and noise control applications primarily serving to aerospace, defense, and
space end markets. It also provides range of engineering services, which includes structural dynamics experimental measurements, finite element analysis, measurements of mounts, isolators, and elastomeric elements, and noise and vibration control consulting. The company also develops Vibrating Beam Technique (VBT) measurements and associating data processing for characterization of the dynamic mechanical material properties of viscoelastic material. Damping Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Damping Technologies

Graham Partners acquires Gatekeeper Systems on 2019-10-30 for an undisclosed amount

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. provides cart retention, management, and push-out prevention for retail stores. The company offers CartControl, a shopping cart containment solution that stops carts from leaving a store’s property and saving them from abandonment, damage, or city fines; Purchek, a pushout theft prevention solution; CartManager for cart retrieval, including labor hours, injury liabilities, and cart-vehicle accidents; and Cart Analytics, a solutions to provides marketing and operations manager with data to reduce costs, and improve sales and customer service. Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Gatekeeper Systems, LLC and changed its name to Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. in October 2004. The company founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.

Graham Partners acquires Supreme Corq on 2004-06-08 for an undisclosed amount

Supreme Corq is the world's leading manufacturer of synthetic closures for the wine and distilled spirits industry. SupremeCorq closures are made from a food-grade, high-quality thermoplastic elastomer which provides a TCA (2,4,6 trichloroanisole) free seal. The closures are produced under iSO/A111 (American institute of Baking) processes using the highest quality precision injection molds and presses. Supreme Corq supplies synthetic corqs to over TO00 wineries in so countries.

Supreme Corq

Graham Partners acquires Myers Power Products, Inc. on 2018-07-10 for an undisclosed amount

Myers Power Products is an electronic manufacturing company that manufactures medium and low voltage switchgear.

Myers Power Products, Inc.

Graham Partners acquires Dynojet Research on 2004-02-10 for an undisclosed amount

Dynojet Research, Inc. engages in the development and manufacture of fuel management and diagnostic products for customers worldwide. It offers automotive dynamometers and powersports dynamometers. The company’s installations include OEM manufacturers, importers, exhaust manufacturers, tuners, race teams, dealers, service shops, and motorcycle and ATV magazines. It also sells marketing materials, such as baseball caps, T-shirts, Dynojet banners, Dynojet small stickers, and Dynojet large stickers online. Dynojet Research, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada with additional offices in Belgrade, Montana; Wijchen, the Netherlands; Barnacre, United Kingdom; and Krefeld, Germany.

Dynojet Research, Inc.

Graham Partners acquires Tidel on 2015-03-02 for an undisclosed amount

Tidel is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cash management systems and robbery deterrent products for the retail industry. They provide retail organizations best in class solutions that secure, automate, and streamline their cash management environment.

At Tidel, our goal is to create long-lasting customer partnerships by identifying their needs and providing solutions that support their success. They strive to deliver long term sustained growth through market leading innovation while providing the highest quality products in our industry.

As we look to the future, we will continue to create unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and partners by investing in the right technologies and innovations that help organizations protect and manage their cash environment, so they can focus on growing their business.

Tidel

Graham Partners acquires VPET on 2019-09-25 for an undisclosed amount

VPET continually research and evaluate the latest developments in PET plastics manufacturing in an effort to improve our product quality and operating flexibility while reducing manufacturing costs and environmental impact.

VPET

Graham Partners acquires Line-x on 2005-08-26 for an undisclosed amount

LINE-X is the nation’s leading provider of spray-on protective coatings. Their products are utilized in commercial, industrial, agricultural, military and custom applications.  LINE-X specializes in spray elastomers polyurethanes and polyureas and has led the industry through many years of actual field testing. Specialized equipment is combined with the right materials and product knowledge to produce sprayable elastomeric coatings.

LINE-X of Lauderdale

Graham Partners acquires Eberle Design on 2010-12-22 for an undisclosed amount

Eberle Design, Inc. (EDI) is recognized as a worldwide developer and manufacturer of reliable high-performance component products designed to enhance and augment traffic control systems. The EDI array of products including signal monitors, vehicle detectors, power supplies, flashers, load switches, and other vital infrastructure devices enables transportation professionals to integrate, automate, and manage traffic highways and intersections easily, efficiently and safely.
All EDI products are manufactured in the USA and comply with the requirements of Section 1605 of the ARRA Buy American Act.
EDI is a proud member of ITSA, IRF, NEMA, ITE, IMSA, IPI, IDA, and AFA industry organizations.

Eberle Design

Berry Plastics raised $2250000000 on 2006-06-28 in Private Equity Round

Berry Plastics (NYSE: BERY) is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging products and protection materials serving multiple markets including food, beverage, personal care, household chemical, healthcare and industrial. Berry Plastics serves more than 13,000 customers, including some of the world’s largest CPG manufacturers and strategically expanding internationally to serve the needs of the rapidly growing global markets. With a history of acquisitions, Berry Plastics has grown to account for over 80 manufacturing locations across the world and employs over 15,000 individuals.

Berry Plastics

Nuconic Packaging raised an undisclosed amount on 2018-08-13 in Private Equity Round

Nuconic Packaging is a premier supplier of rigid PET plastic packaging to food processors in North America. Having recently made substantial investment in brand new thermoforming and extrusion equipment, Nuconic is operating a first class production facility that has consistently received an “A” rating from its BRC food safety audits. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our products but on our attentive and responsive customer service; viewing ourselves not just as a supplier but a partner to our customers.

Nuconic Packaging LLC

OptConnect raised an undisclosed amount on 2017-12-12 in Private Equity Round

OPTConnect, LLC provides wireless connectivity solutions for ATMs in the United States. It also offers ATM devices and accessories, such as modems, amplifiers, antennas, and power supplies; mylo, a 5G router on the Cat M1 network; and customer support services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Kaysville, Utah.

OPTConnect, LLC

Graham Partners acquires Giraffe Foods on 2018-12-12 for an undisclosed amount

Giraffe Foods Inc. develops and distributes sauces, marinades, dips, and dressings. The company also offers drink concentrates. The company provides complete, start to finish services including custom formulation, nutritional labelling, and custom packaging. It caters to foodservice and retail sectors. Giraffe Foods Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.

Giraffe Foods

Graham Partners acquires Mercer Foods on 2016-11-11 for an undisclosed amount

James Mercer founded Mercer Foods in 1982, and built our company from the ground up by pioneering many of the freeze drying processes still used by food companies around the world. In fact, James Mercer filed 47 separate patents in the US and abroad throughout his long career in the freeze dried food industry, and Mercer Foods proudly continues his tradition of innovation today.