Graham Partners

Graham Partners, established in 1988, is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The firm, with roots tracing back to a successful family industrial concern, manages four private equity funds totaling approximately $1.6 billion. Graham Partners invests in growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including industrial technology, software, medical devices and life sciences, consumer and food manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing, primarily in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on acquiring businesses and supporting their growth through operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

Joe April

Senior Operating Partner, Finance

Megan Barsella

Senior Associate

Tracy Burzycki

Senior Operating Partner, GTM and Revenue

Ellie Christman

Analyst

Jason Crowl

Principal

Joseph Dignazio

Analyst

Andrew Ecker

Analyst

Charlie Falcone

Analyst

Matt Franko

Vice President

Steven C. Graham

Founder

Lizzie Grobbel

Sustainability Operating Partner

Joseph Heinmiller

Managing Principal

Will Hesterberg

Senior Associate

Krista Kissell

Associate

Henry Koch

Analyst

Ismael Lahlou

Vice President

Ariel Leachman

Associate

Michael Limongelli

Associate

Nicole Massimino

Analyst

Jimmy McLaughlin

Analyst

Bill McKee

COO, CCO and Managing Principal

Clemente Micara-Sartori

Senior Operating Partner

Peter Miller

Analyst

Ryan Mitchell

Financial Operating Partner

Chris Newman

Senior Operating Partner, Operations and Planning

Alyssa Norton

Vice President

Novak, Fran

Operating Partner

Mitchell Parrott

Senior Associate

Nish Patel

Associate

Adam Piatkowski

Managing Principal

Josh Pompan

Senior Associate

Hassaan Rashid

Analyst

Alexander Reeves

Senior Associate

Max Schieferdecker

Analyst

Michael Sheridan

Analyst

Kedar Shirole

Vice President

Andrew Snyder

Managing Principal

Michael Stewart

Principal

Michael Sundry

Senior Associate

Max Tannenbaum

Analyst

William Timmerman III

Managing Principal

Luke Vargo

Associate

Trey Vyas

Analyst

Josh Wilson

Managing Principal

Stephen Wittmann

Vice President

Grace Yagodich

Analyst

Past deals in Food Processing

Tulkoff Food Products

Acquisition in 2024
Tulkoff Food Products is a U.S.-based company specializing in the production of condiments, sauces, and ingredients. It serves a diverse range of clients, including retail stores, food service providers, co-packers, and industrial businesses, offering private label products. Tulkoff's product portfolio comprises horseradish, garlic, ginger, herbed and seafood sauces, flavored aiolis, and custom sauces, catering to various tastes and needs.

E Tech Group

Private Equity Round in 2024
E Tech Group is a provider of discrete manufacturing and operations services, specializing in engineering design, software, and automation systems integration. The company caters to industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, logistics, and food and beverage. E Tech Group focuses on machine safety, information systems, and process modeling, employing both current and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency. By offering comprehensive services that include cybersecurity and support for both continuous and batch processes, the company helps clients optimize their operations and maximize revenue.

E Tech Group

Acquisition in 2024
E Tech Group is a provider of discrete manufacturing and operations services, specializing in engineering design, software, and automation systems integration. The company caters to industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, logistics, and food and beverage. E Tech Group focuses on machine safety, information systems, and process modeling, employing both current and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency. By offering comprehensive services that include cybersecurity and support for both continuous and batch processes, the company helps clients optimize their operations and maximize revenue.

Commercial Bakeries

Acquisition in 2023
Producer of cookies intended to provide clients with the latest in cookie products, customized to meet the requirements of their target market. The company offers peanut-free, conventional, organic, gluten-free, non-GMO project-verified and toddler biscuits along with offering packaging solutions as per clients' requirements.

KCF Technologies

Series A in 2022
KCF Technologies, Inc. is a technology development company based in State College, Pennsylvania, specializing in embedded intelligence products and solutions for industrial and military applications. The company focuses on wireless sensors, energy harvesting, and underwater navigation systems. Its offerings include SmartDiagnostics, a machine condition monitoring software that provides continuous data on equipment health through vibration patterns, along with related hardware such as vibration sensor nodes and energy harvesters. KCF Technologies also develops Smart Tether, an underwater navigation system that delivers real-time GPS positioning for divers and underwater vehicles. Its services extend across various sectors, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, oil and gas, power generation, and food and beverage industries. The company distributes its products through sales representatives and partners across the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2000, KCF Technologies aims to bridge the gap to commercial success by leveraging strategic partnerships and offering an integrated platform of proprietary software and IoT devices.

VPET

Acquisition in 2019
VPET is a manufacturer specializing in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers and bottles, primarily serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company focuses on producing BPA-free and recyclable products, ensuring safety and sustainability in its offerings. VPET is committed to continuous research and evaluation of the latest developments in PET plastics manufacturing to enhance product quality and operational flexibility while minimizing manufacturing costs and environmental impact. By utilizing insights gained from market research and experience, VPET provides clients with standard product dimensions suitable for a variety of everyday packaging applications.

Nuconic Packaging

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nuconic Packaging LLC is a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products, specializing in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers for the food processing industry in North America. Established in 2008 and based in Vernon, California, the company produces a diverse range of packaging solutions, including square, round, octagonal, rectangular, and compartmented containers, as well as lids for confectionery, snacks, bakery items, and pet food. Nuconic Packaging has invested significantly in advanced thermoforming and extrusion equipment, enhancing its production capabilities and maintaining high standards, as reflected in its consistent “A” ratings from BRC food safety audits. The company emphasizes quality and customer service, positioning itself as a partner to its clients rather than merely a supplier.

Mercer Foods

Acquisition in 2016
Mercer Foods, founded in 1982 by James Mercer, specializes in producing freeze-dried food products for national retailers, foodservice operators, and ingredient companies. The company is known for its innovative approach to freeze drying, a process that James Mercer pioneered and for which he secured 47 patents throughout his career. Mercer Foods focuses on providing natural and organic freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients, catering to the growing demand for clean label foods that are both convenient and cost-effective. The company continues to uphold its commitment to innovation in the freeze-dried food industry.

BrightPet Nutrition Group

Venture Round in 2016
BrightPet Nutrition Group is a developer and contract producer of pet foods, dedicated to enhancing the quality of pet nutrition. The company specializes in custom formulation, private label, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pet foods, providing clients with the ability to launch their own brands with minimal order requirements. BrightPet emphasizes slow-cooking recipes in small batches to ensure that its products are nutritionally complete, appetizing, and easily digestible for pets. By forming strategic partnerships with contract manufacturers, BrightPet delivers tailored solutions that foster consumer, retailer, and industry trust in the pet food market.

Acme Cryogenics

Acquisition in 2016
Acme Cryogenics specializes in the manufacture of precision-engineered products and the provision of related services for the cryogenic industry. The company supports various sectors, including healthcare, food and beverage, aerospace, hydrogen fuel cell technology, and liquefied natural gas. Its product offerings encompass cylinder fill plants, piped manifolds, valves, vacuum jacketed pipes and hoses, blenders, and specialty gas equipment. Additionally, Acme Cryogenics provides a range of services, such as design and engineering, installation, storage and transportation, as well as tank fabrication and repair. Through these capabilities, Acme Cryogenics facilitates the efficient production, storage, and distribution of cryogenic liquids and gases.
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