Owen Companies Appoints John Gerber as CEO with Founder Earl Rose Retiring and Moving to Board of Directors
Rosemont, IL — January 30, 2025 — Owen Companies (“Owen”), a leading specialty equipment platform providing critical infrastructure and environmental solutions to municipal, utility, and commercial customers throughout the United States and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., announced founder and Chief Executive Officer, Earl Rose, will retire and transition to the company’s Board of Directors. As part of this transition, John Gerber will succeed Mr. Rose as Chief Executive Officer.
Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Astro Shapes
Rosemont, IL – January 28, 2025 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Astro Shapes, LLC (“Astro Shapes” or the “Company”) from Monomoy Capital Partners in partnership with management.
Wynnchurch Capital Exits Boss Industries
Rosemont, IL – January 7, 2025 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Boss Industries (“Boss” or the “Company”).
FloWorks Completes Financing
Rosemont, IL – December 11, 2024 – FloWorks International LLC (“FloWorks”), a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), has successfully completed a refinancing.
Hydraulic Technologies Makes Growth Investment in Hydra-Slide
Rosemont, IL – December 6, 2024 – Hydraulic Technologies (“HT”), a market leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools and equipment and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., has made a growth investment in Hydra-Slide (“HS” or the “Company”). Founded in 2011, Hydra-Slide is a Canada-based manufacturer that specializes in skidding and hydraulic systems used to lift and move heavy equipment in critical applications, including infrastructure, utilities, and transportation.