News Posts from 2022
Trimlite Acquires Builders Hardware, Inc.
Rosemont, IL – April 12, 2022 – Trimlite, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Builders Hardware, Inc. (“BHI” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, BHI is a distributor of exterior doors, door glass, and related door products serving residential and commercial end markets.
Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Ladish Valves, Smith Valves and AIT Brands
Rosemont, IL – March 24, 2022 – LPW Group (“LPW”), a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”) portfolio company and the parent company of Penn Machine and Western Flange, announced the acquisition of El Mar Ventures, LLC (and its subsidiaries) and Advanced Industrial Technologies, LLC (together, the “Company”). Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company provides specialty valves, pneumatic actuators and gears used in chemical, petrochemical, LNG, refining, renewable, pulp & paper and other industrial applications. The Company goes to market through its four leading brands: Ladish Valves, Smith Valves, AIT and Diamond Gear.
Wynnchurch Capital Makes Growth Investment in Premier Franchise Management
Rosemont, IL and New York, NY – February 2, 2022 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, announced that it has made a growth investment in Premier Franchise Management, (“Premier” or the “Company”).
Appvion Announces the Appointment of Laurie Andriate as CEO
Rosemont, IL – January 20, 2022 – Appvion, LLC (“Appvion”), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), announced today that it has appointed Laurie D. Andriate as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding George Wurtz upon his retirement.
Wynnchurch Capital Makes Growth Investment in Mattress Warehouse
Rosemont, IL and New York, NY – January 18, 2022 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, announced that it has made a strategic, growth investment in Mattress Warehouse, LLC (“Mattress Warehouse” or the “Company”). Founded in 1989, Mattress Warehouse is a leading independent mattress retailer with over 300 locations.