Westshore Capital Partners

Westshore Capital Partners, established in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a private equity firm focusing on investing in small to medium-sized companies in the United States and Canada. The firm specializes in owner recapitalizations, expansions, family succession recapitalizations, management buyouts, and industry consolidations. It primarily targets companies in the industrial, consumer, food, medical, and business-to-business sectors, among others. Westshore seeks companies with revenues between $6 million and $100 million, EBITDA between $2 million and $7 million, and adjusted operating profit between $1.5 million and $7 million. It typically invests between $2 million and $10 million, preferring a majority stake, and structures investments for long-term capital appreciation. The firm avoids volatile or cyclical industries and prefers businesses with low technology risks and low customer/supplier concentration. Westshore seeks board membership in its portfolio companies.

David A. Shaneen

Director

Michael J. Sullivan

Vice President and Partner

13 past transactions

AM Signal

Private Equity Round in 2021
AM Signal is a distributor and integrator of transportation systems and technology, established in 2001 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado. The company specializes in providing traffic signal control devices and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. Its offerings include intersection controls, video and thermal detection systems, school and pedestrian signals, conflict monitor testers, and illuminated street signs. AM Signal focuses on enhancing transportation infrastructure by delivering advanced solutions that improve safety and efficiency in traffic management.

Reliant

Acquisition in 2019
Reliant is capable of providing payment processing services to consumers, attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, tax resolution providers, debt relief providers, and more. Their services allow consumers and businesses to store and distribute funds to creditors and service providers in a secure manner.

Reliant

Private Equity Round in 2019
Reliant is capable of providing payment processing services to consumers, attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, tax resolution providers, debt relief providers, and more. Their services allow consumers and businesses to store and distribute funds to creditors and service providers in a secure manner.

3B Brush

Venture Round in 2015
3B Brush manufactures and distributes a wide variety of quality brushes related to the street sweeper brooms, oil tempered gutter broom wire, and also the agricultural side in product line of stripper brushes and bat along with cotton gin brushes along with their special application brushes including fruit and vegetable brushes. . 3B Brush is a U.S.-based company and it was acquired by United Rotary on August 31, 2015.

Interwest Safety Supply

Venture Round in 2015
Interwest Safety Supply is a prominent manufacturer of roadway signage and a leading distributor of traffic safety supplies in the Intermountain West region. The company serves private enterprises, government agencies, and the highway construction industry, providing a wide array of products including traffic and construction signage, cones, fences, sandbags, safety clothing, and lights. Interwest operates five facilities across Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, with its sign manufacturing primarily based in Utah. Through its strategic partnerships, the company aims to enhance its growth through both internal initiatives and acquisitions, solidifying its position in the traffic safety market.

Interwest Safety Supply

Acquisition in 2015
Interwest Safety Supply is a prominent manufacturer of roadway signage and a leading distributor of traffic safety supplies in the Intermountain West region. The company serves private enterprises, government agencies, and the highway construction industry, providing a wide array of products including traffic and construction signage, cones, fences, sandbags, safety clothing, and lights. Interwest operates five facilities across Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, with its sign manufacturing primarily based in Utah. Through its strategic partnerships, the company aims to enhance its growth through both internal initiatives and acquisitions, solidifying its position in the traffic safety market.

West Coast Equipment

Venture Round in 2014
West Coast Equipment, LLC is a specialized distributor of material handling and access equipment, including reach forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers. Founded in 1984 and based in Corona, California, the company also offers a variety of trailers and used equipment from reputable manufacturers such as JLG, Gradall, and Skytrak. In addition to sales, West Coast Equipment provides rental services, as well as repair and maintenance for both new and used machinery. As of June 21, 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of D&D Lift, Inc. The company's commitment to quality service and a wide range of equipment positions it as a key player in the equipment distribution sector.

Howard Alan Events

Acquisition in 2013
Producer and manager of Art Festivals and Craft Fairs

Howard Alan Events

Private Equity Round in 2013
Producer and manager of Art Festivals and Craft Fairs

American Rotary Broom

Venture Round in 2010
American Rotary Broom is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of brooms and brushes, particularly for the waste management sector. Established in 2003 and located in Pomona, California, the company focuses on creating high-quality products designed to meet the needs of various industries. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, American Rotary Broom serves as a key player in the manufacturing landscape, providing essential tools for maintaining cleanliness and order in diverse environments.

United Rotary

Acquisition in 2008
URB is North America’s largest manufacturer of brushes for street, road, and airport maintenance as well as a leader in manufacturing engineered brushes for process industries. With six manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada, URB serves thousands of customers from coast-to-coast. Westshore partnered with management to acquire the company and support add-on acquisitions and other growth initiatives. URB has since acquired three competitors and continues to pursue other acquisitions. American Rotary Broom was acquired in 2010; West Coast Equipment was acquired in 2014; and 3B Brush was required in 2015.

United Rotary

Venture Round in 2008
URB is North America’s largest manufacturer of brushes for street, road, and airport maintenance as well as a leader in manufacturing engineered brushes for process industries. With six manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada, URB serves thousands of customers from coast-to-coast. Westshore partnered with management to acquire the company and support add-on acquisitions and other growth initiatives. URB has since acquired three competitors and continues to pursue other acquisitions. American Rotary Broom was acquired in 2010; West Coast Equipment was acquired in 2014; and 3B Brush was required in 2015.

American Paper Optics

Acquisition in 2007
American Paper Optics is the leading global manufacturer and marketer of paper 3D eyewear and specialty optical viewing products. With over two billion paper 3D glasses produced in its twenty-four-year history, the company specializes in a diverse range of 3D solutions, including anaglyph 3D glasses, 3D decoders, and 3D fireworks glasses. American Paper Optics also offers custom printed products such as eclipse glasses, holographic glasses, and polarized glasses. Their extensive capabilities include an array of frame styles, specialty optics, full-color printing, and intricate die-cutting, allowing clients to fulfill various advertising, promotional, and entertainment needs. With a commitment to service, quality, and competitive pricing, American Paper Optics positions itself as a versatile and reliable source for all 3D requirements.
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