October 31, 2019 Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Exal Corporation, a leading producer of shaped aluminum containers, has combined with the Food & Specialty Metal Packaging division of Ardagh Group to form Trivium Packaging, a global leader in metal packaging. The combination will create one of the largest metal packaging companies in the world,…
Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of NewVac/DCX, (“NewVac”) by ADI American Distributors Inc., LLC (“ADI”), a Stonebridge portfolio company since April 2016. The acquisition of NewVac fits well within Stonebridge’s growth strategy for ADI of becoming a diverse supply-chain solutions provider of high reliability electronic components, 3PL services, specialized manufacturing and EMS assemblies serving the…
Stonebridge Partners wishes to announce that Timothy W. Fulham has been named as the firm’s Managing Partner, following the untimely passing of Michael S. Bruno, Jr. Tim is well-suited to lead Stonebridge, having worked closely with Mike as a Partner in the firm for the past five years. Tim has more than 30 years of experience in private equity….
In Memory of Michael S. Bruno Jr. Stonebridge Partners is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of its Managing Partner, Michael S. Bruno Jr., on August 13, 2019. Mike was our partner and mentor, but foremost he was a friend. His indomitable spirit and passion were inspirations to all who knew him. After graduating from Allegheny College and…
Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the former operations of Bake One, Inc., (“Bake One”) by Specialty Bakers, LLC (“Specialty Bakers”), a Stonebridge portfolio company since September 2010. Specialty Bakers and Stonebridge identified key equipment and related assets of Bake One as an attractive platform to expand Specialty Bakers’ product lines after a fire destroyed…
Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Microwave Components, Inc. (“Microwave”) through American Distributors Inc., LLC (“ADI”), a portfolio company since April 2016. The acquisition of Microwave fits well with Stonebridge’s growth strategy for ADI as ADI seeks to become a diversified, broad line supply chain solutions provider of high reliability electronic components, 3PL services, and…
Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce it has completed the refinance of BrandFX Body Company (“BrandFX”), a portfolio company since August 2013. The refinance extended the maturity date of the senior debt and provided additional capital for the Company’s growth initiatives. Debt financing was provided by Ironwood Capital and closed June 1, 2018. BrandFX is based in Fort Worth,…
On May 1, 2017, Stonebridge Partners completed the acquisition of Gemini Electric Components through ADI American Distributors (“ADI”), a portfolio company since April 2016. The acquisition of Gemini fits well with Stonebridge’s growth strategy for ADI, adding complimentary product lines and opening access to key suppliers in the Aerospace and Defense Industry (AD&D). Gemini is a longstanding value-added supply-chain…
Stonebridge Partners is pleased to announce the successful growth equity recapitalization of Safety Infrastructure Solutions (“SIS” or the “Company”) in partnership with its founders, management team and other equity investors. Earnings have nearly tripled since Stonebridge’s initial investment, resulting in over a 3.6x gross cash-on-cash return. Importantly, the transaction not only provided liquidity to Stonebridge’s investors, it also provided…
