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Boston, MA – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced that it exited its investment in Rhino Tool House, LLC (the “Company”), via a sale of the Company to Blue Sea Capital, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Rhino Tool House provides customized assembly tools and material handling solutions to OEMs with manufacturing operations…[MORE]

PALM BAY, FL – November 3, 2022 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has recapitalized USBid, Inc. (“USBid” or the “Company”). USBid is a value-added distributor of “hard-to-find” and “end-of-life” electronic and hardware components for the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical and telecom industries. The Company leverages its proprietary sourcing technology and…[MORE]

CORNELIUS, NC – October 4, 2022 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has invested in PumpOne Environmental, LLC (“PumpOne” or the “Company”). PumpOne is a leading designer and manufacturer of extraction pumps and landfill accessory products used in the removal of leachate from landfills. Leachate is a hazardous liquid that contains…[MORE]

FORT WAYNE, IN. – Purgo Holdings, LLC (“Purgo”), a portfolio company of Wincove Private Holdings, LP, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Superior Manufacturing, LLC (“Superior”), a Fort Wayne, IN based manufacturer of chemical-free, magnetic water conditioning systems used to reduce scale in residential, commercial and industrial applications. The acquisition of Superior is Purgo’s…[MORE]

DETROIT, MI. – Purgo Holdings, LLC (“Purgo”), a portfolio company of Wincove Private Holdings, LP, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Air and Liquid Systems, LLC (“ALSI”), a Detroit, MI based manufacturer and distributor of industrial filtration equipment and systems used in pre-treatment and paint processing applications. The acquisition of ALSI is Purgo’s third…[MORE]

April 8, 2022 Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) has completed the sale of Comstar Technologies, LLC (“Comstar” or “the Company”) to New Era Technology, Inc. (“New Era”), a global IT managed services provider to 12,000 customers across 70 offices worldwide.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, Comstar is a…[MORE]

Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) announced today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Centerline Communications LLC (“Centerline”), a leading professional services organization focused on the design, build, and maintenance of wireless and wireline network infrastructure from Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) and Stone-Goff Partners (“Stone-Goff”). This transaction took place in August 2021 and terms…[MORE]

West Chester, PA, – October 12, 2021 – Comstar Technologies, an international provider of today’s most advanced unified communications, managed IT, physical security, and audio-visual solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Technology Solutions, LLC, a Livonia, Michigan-based provider of IP telephony and IT managed services. This strategic acquisition will enhance Comstar’s Midwest footprint…[MORE]

CONCORD, N.C. – Rhino Tool House (“RTH”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired C Tek Lean Solutions, Inc. (“C Tek”) based in Mooresville, North Carolina. C Tek designs and assembles custom lean solutions for manufacturing, distribution, and light assembly applications through products from its four brands, EZ Build, Aluminum Systems, American Pro-Pipe, and…[MORE]

Investment expands the platform’s filtration and separation offering into high value-added process filtration markets. Boston, MA – May 17, 2021- Purgo Holdings LLC, a Wincove Private Holdings, LP company, is pleased to announce that is has acquired Steri Technologies Inc, a Bohemia, New York-based manufacturer of filtration systems for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. This…[MORE]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that its portfolio company Adaptec Solutions (“Adaptec”)  acquired Integrated Solutions, LLC., a Memphis, Tennessee-based provider of custom engineered-to-order material handling equipment with deep experience in complex conveyor solutions. Adaptec is a full-service integrator of material handling, robotics and automation solutions across a broad spectrum of…[MORE]

Accelerating its Growth Trajectory, Comstar Technologies Expands its Pennsylvania and Western New York Footprint to Better Service Commercial Business Technology Needs West Chester, PA, – October 6, 2020 – Comstar Technologies, an international provider of today’s most advanced telecommunications, Managed IT services, physical security, and audio-visual solutions, is pleased to announce today that it has…[MORE]

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last year, Aloi Materials Handling and Automation shared exciting news that they acquired Automated Cells & Equipment and Mainstream. As a part of their ongoing integration, they are pleased to announce their new combined company name: Adaptec Solutions. Adaptec Solutions is a single source integrator for all material handling and automation needs. Their…[MORE]

 Boston—February 4, 2020—Globalization Partners Inc., whose Global Expansion Platform™ enables companies to hire talent in more than 170 countries within days without the need to first set up costly international subsidiaries, today announced it has closed on a $150 million minority equity investment led by funds managed by Wincove Private Holdings and TDR Capital, with…[MORE]

ROCHESTER, NY – September 25, 2019 – Wincove Private Holding, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that its portfolio company, Aloi Materials Handling & Automation, LLC, (“Aloi”) successfully completed two key acquisitions in 2019. Aloi acquired Automated Cells & Equipment (ACE) in April 2019. ACE is a leading provider of robotic automation systems to multiple industries, including…[MORE]

NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2019 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has recently invested in Fortbrand Services, LLC (“Fortbrand” or the “Company”). Fortbrand is a leading provider of maintenance and support equipment to the aviation industry. The Company sells, leases and rents aircraft ground support equipment and airfield maintenance…[MORE]

March 13, 2019 West Bridgewater, MA – March 13, 2019 – Centerline Communications LLC (“Centerline”) announced today that it has acquired Notora, LLC (“Notora”). Notora is a radio frequency (“RF”) engineering firm based out of Atlanta, GA that specializes in the RF Engineering services required to successfully assess, design, test and turn-up Distributed Antenna (“DAS”)…[MORE]

January 28, 2019 New York, NY Jan 28, 2019: Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that its portfolio company Comstar Technologies, LLC (“Comstar” or the “Company”) successfully acquired northern Virginia based E-Tel Systems Corporation. Established in 1992, E-Tel has been a prominent telecommunications provider throughout the Mid-Atlantic region serving business customers of all sizes,…[MORE]

December 21, 2018 CONCORD, NC Dec. 21, 2018: Rhino Assembly and The Tool House announce the acquisition of Hovair Automotive, located in Franklin, IN. Hovair Automotive services apply to all industries offering design, layout and simulation capabilities related to the material handling arena. Products consist of, but are not limited to, lift tables, tilt tables,…[MORE]

September 28, 2018 CONCORD, NC Sep. 28, 2018: The combination of Rhino Assembly and The Tool House joins two extraordinary industrial distributors, very similar in size and culture with strengths that are highly complementary. This new entity will be a true combination of equals, enabling a more expansive portfolio of products and broader standardized services…[MORE]

Rhino Assembly Acquires the CH Reed Tool and Assembly Division, Expands Product Portfolio into the North East, US August 28th, 2018 Concord, NC – August 28, 2018 – Rhino Assembly, a full solution provider of industrial tooling and equipment with a focus on innovative assembly solutions, has announced the acquisition of the C.H. Reed Tool…[MORE]

NEW YORK, NY and BOSTON, MA – May 15, 2018 – Wincove Private Holdings (“Wincove”) announces the recapitalization of Nordock, Inc. (“Nordock”), which will join Bluff Manufacturing and Wesco Industrial Products to form a platform with a broad and impressive range of material handling and warehouse safety products.  Nordock contributes a market-leading portfolio of pit-levelers, dock…[MORE]

March 22nd, 2018 Raynham, MA – March 22, 2018 – Centerline Communications, LLC (“Centerline” or the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired Tower Resource Management, LLC (“TRM”). Headquartered in Foxboro, MA with additional offices in Hanover, MD and Hudson, NH, TRM is a provider of telecommunications infrastructure services in New England and the Baltimore-Washington…[MORE]

January 16, 2018 NORTH WALES, PA and FORT WORTH, TX– January 16, 2018 –Wesco Industrial Products and Bluff Manufacturing have combined under Wincove Private Holdings. Joining together, Wesco and Bluff will expand their comprehensive material handling and warehouse safety solutions to benefit customers both domestically and internationally. Aligning the two companies will greatly enhance their offerings,…[MORE]

December 15, 2017 New York, NY – December 15, 2017 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that its portfolio company Comstar Technologies, LLC (“Comstar” or the “Company”) successfully completed two key acquisitions in the seven-month period following the May 2017 recapitalization of the Company: NascentHub, LLC (May 2017), a provider of telecom services based…[MORE]

November 30, 2017 Fort Worth, TX – November 30, 2017 – Bluff Manufacturing (“Bluff” or the “Company”), an investment of Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”), was awarded the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (“MHEDA”) 2018 Most Valuable Supplier Award. This is the third year in a row that Bluff won this award, which recognizes companies…[MORE]

October 4, 2017 Concord, NC – October 4, 2017 – Rhino Assembly Company, LLC (“Rhino” or the “Company”), an investment of Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”), was ranked No. 16 on the North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40 list for 2017. Coordinated by Business North Carolina and Cherry Bekaert LLP in conjunction with Manning, Fulton &…[MORE]

August 18, 2017 Boston, MA – August 18, 2017 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) and Stone-Goff Partners (“Stone-Goff”) announced today that they have invested in affiliated companies, Centerline Communications, LLC (“Centerline”) and TowerNorth Development, LLC (“TowerNorth” and together with Centerline, “the Company”). Headquartered in Raynham, MA, Centerline provides turnkey wireless telecommunications infrastructure services to carriers,…[MORE]

August 11, 2017 Boston, MA – August 11, 2017 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has recently invested in Rhino Assembly Company, LLC (“Rhino” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rhino is a value-added distributor of high-performance assembly tools and material handling equipment used in heavy manufacturing. The company’s assembly tool…[MORE]

New York, NY – May 17, 2017 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has recently led the recapitalization of Comstar Technologies, LLC (“Comstar” or the “Company”).  As part of the transaction, Wincove partnered with Comstar’s President to sponsor an ownership buy-in for key members of the Company’s management, and invested capital for…[MORE]

Boston, MA – May 27, 2016 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has led the recapitalization of Hygrade Metal Moulding Manufacturing Corp., d.b.a. Hygrade Components (“Hygrade” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, Hygrade is a leading provider of components used in the manufacture of residential and commercial windows and doors. Hygrade’s…[MORE]

New York, NY – May 23, 2016 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced today that it has recently led a recapitalization of Bluff Holdings, Inc., d.b.a. Bluff Manufacturing (“Bluff” or the “Company”), together with management. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Bluff is a leading provider of industrial equipment that enhances the safety and efficiency of…[MORE]

Boston, MA – April 22, 2016 – Wincove Private Holdings, LP (“Wincove”) announced that it has recently led a recapitalization of Aloi Solutions, LLC (“Aloi”). Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Aloi is a leading integrator and value-added distributor of material handling and automation solutions for a diverse range of industries, including the grocery, food & beverage,…[MORE]

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney”) is pleased to announce that Wincove-GIP Acquisition, Inc. (d.b.a. GI Plastek) (“GI Plastek” or the “Company”) has been sold to Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: GAIN) (“Gladstone Investment”), a business development company based in McLean, VA. GI Plastek, a leading manufacturer of medium to large, customized and highly aesthetic plastic injection…[MORE]

EIS, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), has acquired Connect-Air International, Inc. headquartered in Seattle, WA from Wincove Capital. Connect-Air is a leading North American specialty distributor of low-voltage wire and cable used in critical building applications, primarily HVAC (heating, ventilations and air-conditioning), security and fire alarm systems. Connect-Air services the…[MORE]

GI Plastek recently completed a major expansion project increasing the plant size from 54,000 square feet to 91,000 square feet. Beyond new floor space for growth, the expansion will add new offices, high-ceiling storage and additional shipping bays. Most importantly it consolidated off-site operations and allowed the Company to optimize its production process. “We are…[MORE]

Connect-Air International, Inc. (“Connect-Air” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Wincove Capital (“Wincove”), is pleased to announce the opening of its new location in Vancouver, BC. While the Company has a long history of international sales, this marks its first facility outside the United States. The expansion into Canada was driven by growing demand…[MORE]

Century Park Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of ROM Corporation (“ROM”) and Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (“SMI”), two related portfolio companies, to Safe Fleet Acquisition Corp., an investment vehicle formed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. ROM and SMI manufacture engineered products that improve the safety…[MORE]

It was announced yesterday that Hampshire Equity Partners has sold its portfolio company, Impact Products, to The Pritzker Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Lincoln International represented Hampshire Equity Partners in the sale of Impact Products. Lincoln specializes in merger and acquisition advisory services, private capital raising, and restructuring advice on mid-market transactions….[MORE]