Saugatuck Capital

Saugatuck Capital Company is a private equity firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut. It specializes in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, acquisitions, growth equity, recapitalizations, and consolidation investments, primarily targeting middle-market companies. The firm focuses on fragmented services and manufacturing sectors, including telecommunications equipment, healthcare, consumer staples, consumer durables, and apparel, while avoiding investments in high technology, real estate, and financial sectors. Saugatuck typically invests between $5 million and $200 million in companies with revenues ranging from $15 million to $100 million, as well as in add-on acquisitions with revenues of $3 million and enterprise values between $25 million and $125 million. Besides equity investments, the firm also provides debt financing and prefers to be a lead investor, although it is open to co-investing with other lead investors. Saugatuck aims to partner with exceptional management teams to build companies of outstanding value, supported by a Board of Advisors that enhances its operational and financial expertise.

Thomas Berardino

Managing Director

Gary Goldberg

Managing Director

Stu Hawley

Managing Director

Stuart Hawley

Managing Partner

9 past transactions

Lunada Bay

Acquisition in 2019
Lunada Bay is an apparel & fashion.

Lunada Bay

Private Equity Round in 2019
Lunada Bay is an apparel & fashion.

Pharmaceutic Litho & Label

Private Equity Round in 2014
Pharmaceutic Litho & Label Company, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom-printed packaging for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Founded in 1964 and based in Simi Valley, California, the company provides a range of services including the printing of labels, booklets, inserts, outserts, and manuals that comply with FDA regulations. Pharmaceutic Litho & Label focuses on delivering innovative materials that facilitate the communication of vital information to customers, leveraging its expertise in various printing techniques such as lithography and flexography. The company operates both domestically and internationally, serving a diverse clientele in the healthcare sector.

APCT

Private Equity Round in 2013
APCT, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of printed circuit boards (PCBs), with a focus on high-reliability products tailored for sectors such as aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical industries. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates additional manufacturing facilities in Orange and Placentia, California, and Wallingford, Connecticut. APCT offers a range of technologies, including high layer count through-hole technology, high-density interconnect (HDI) products, and flex and rigid-flex builds. The company emphasizes rapid turnaround times for PCB prototypes and provides comprehensive support through design for manufacturability engineering, technical solutions for product development, and global program management. With strategic partnerships in regions including Northern and Southern China, Taiwan, and Japan, APCT aims to deliver superior quality and service to its customers.

Exocor

Acquisition in 2009
Exocor Inc. is a prominent provider of welding filler metals serving various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemical production, shipbuilding, and transportation services in North America. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in St. Catharines, Canada, Exocor specializes in a wide range of products, including high nickel alloy, stainless steel, chrome-moly, carbon steel, and cobalt filler metals in the form of bare and cored wires, coated electrodes, and fluxes. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality, with all shipments undergoing thorough inspections for compliance and traceability. Exocor's expertise in welding solutions enhances productivity for its clients by providing tailored product selections that meet the demands of complex applications.

Famco Services

Acquisition in 2007
FAMCO Service & Machine specializes in the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of heavy equipment and machinery, focusing on the construction and industrial sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency support, in-house fabrication, and parts manufacturing. Its expertise encompasses custom parts production, machinery rebuilding, and field repairs, ensuring that equipment operates efficiently and reliably. FAMCO is committed to maximizing uptime for its clients by providing accessible solutions tailored to diverse needs. With a dedication to continuous improvement, the company seeks to enhance its machining, welding, and service capabilities to become a preferred supplier in its industry.

Engage2Excel

Acquisition in 2007
Engage2Excel, Inc. specializes in employee recruitment, onboarding, recognition, development, and survey solutions for various sectors, including health services, technology, finance, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of services designed to enhance employee engagement and performance, such as CXS Recruit for talent acquisition, CXS Onboard for improving the onboarding experience, and CXS Recognize for employee recognition programs that leverage technology and analytics. Additionally, CXS Develop focuses on managerial skill enhancement to foster recognition in the workplace, while CXS Survey provides a cloud-based platform for effective survey development and analytics. Founded in 1892 and formerly known as The TharpeRobbins Company, Engage2Excel is headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, with additional offices in North Charlotte, Attleboro, Lincoln, Chicago, and Montreal. The company has a longstanding history of providing innovative recognition solutions to help businesses improve employee engagement and drive positive business outcomes.

PPI-Time Zero

Acquisition in 2001
PPI-Time Zero is a contract electronic manufacturing services company that serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the military, aerospace, medical, controls, instrumentation, and industrial electronics markets. The company provides a range of product engineering services, including additive manufacturing/3D printing, design layout, reverse engineering, systems and component engineering, rapid prototyping, and development and test solutions. Additionally, PPI-Time Zero offers supply chain management, low to medium volume high mix assembly, final assembly and system integration, precision machining, repair, logistics, and end-of-life support services. The company manufactures and tests products ranging from printed circuit board assemblies to medical devices and systems. Founded in 1971, PPI-Time Zero is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, with additional locations in Waynesboro, Virginia, and Norwood, Massachusetts.

SmartMail Services

Series C in 2000
SmartMail Services specializes in high-volume mailing and shipping solutions, offering budget-friendly ground and expedited delivery for a variety of products, including Flats, Catalogs, Media Mail, Bound Printed Matter, and Parcel packages. With a network of 16 processing facilities across the United States, the company ensures timely delivery while helping customers reduce operational costs and postage fees. In addition to its core delivery services, SmartMail Services provides value-added options such as address verification, ZIP code correction, online tracking, reporting, and selective routing, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of its logistics offerings.
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