Foodservice

Handgards

handgards.com

Partnering with a leading foodservice packaging platform to accelerate growth.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in El Paso,Texas, Handgards is a leading distributor of foodservice products, including disposable gloves, reclosable bags, tabletop items, expendables, and other carryout products. The Company operates eight facilities with over one million square feet of space and ships over 18 million cases of product annually.

Transaction

Wynnchurch invested in Handgards in April 2024.

Opportunity

Handgards represents an opportunity for Wynnchurch to acquire a market leading distributor of foodservice disposables with stable demand drivers.

Strategy

Wynnchurch is working with management to expand and diversify the platform across foodservice disposables while executing on operational and commercial value creation initiatives.