The manufacturing and durable products production platform now covers the entire world’s geography. All countries have improved their productive capabilities and many have established specific niches of expertise. MRCWorldwide advisors understand where the emerging opportunities are and can help your business benefit in this fundamental industry category.
Process Fab. Inc.
Process Fab Inc. is a fast-growing, aerospace engineering, design and manufacturing firm that provides airframe structures, flight hardware, ground support equipment and tooling to the aerospace industry. The Company supplies highly engineered components to a variety of aerospace platforms including the Atlas V rocket, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Boeing 787. The Company provides products to leading aerospace manufacturers such as United Launch Alliance, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman. MRCworldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Process Fab, Inc.
A. C. Hoffman Engineering, Inc.
Founded in 1964, A. C. Hoffman, Inc. manufactures precision elastomeric components and molded rubber components for the medical and commercial industries. Specific products include check valves, (duckbill, disc, and umbrella valves), diaphragms, seals, and closures. Medical applications for ACHI’s product are as follows: IV sets, pharmaceutical solutions, respiratory therapy, surgery, cardiopulmonary instruments, diagnostics, and catheters. Headquartered in Riverside, California and operating from four facilities, ACHI maintains a diverse customer base throughout the U.S. ACHI has 85 full-time employees. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Century Park Capital and Red Diamond Capital.
Fraser-Volpe Corporation
Founded in 1972 to perform research and development in stabilized sighting systems and process inspection equipment, the Company currently specializes in the design, development and manufacture of a wide range of electro-optical and opto-mechanical systems. A recognized leader in optical stabilization, the Company has a diversified business platform covering: Sophisticated Optical Viewing Devices, Data Link Surveillance Systems, Fire Control Systems for Weapons, Build to Print Military Sub-Systems. The Company has long term contracts with the US military, foreign militaries, and domestic law enforcement agencies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Aeroprecision Corp.
Alpha Sintered Metals
Founded in 1967, the Company is a QS9000 Registered designer and manufacturer of highly precise powder metal components selling into the lawn & garden and automotive sectors. With 150 non-union employees, the Company utilizes a diverse set of production processes and materials which are corroborated by strong technical design and engineering capabilities and reinforced with statistical quality control methodologies. Components are manufactured by combining metal powders into an alloy which is fed into compaction molds, compacted to the desired shape and sintered to a specific size and density. Materials used in this process include steel, iron, copper steel, nickel steel, copper infiltrated steel, stainless steel, bronze and diluted bronze. The Company performs sinter hardening and drawing through in-house batch draw furnaces, and subcontracts certain secondary operations including deburring, sizing, heat-treating, steam treating, plating and/or impregnating and basic assembly. A fully equipped machine shop fabricates components to customer’s specifications. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors for the transaction and represented the buyers, Lynwood Capital Partners.
Team Design
Pep Supply, Inc. acquired Team Design Corporation. The Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality and custom Performance Wear, Cheerleading Uniforms, Camp-wear, Warm-ups and Sweats and Accessory Items for sale primarily to public and private schools, churches and other league teams. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Team Design.
Tiki Corporation
TIKI Corporation acquired by W. C. Bradley, the parent company of Lamplight Farms. TIKI Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of a unique and branded line of outdoor living products consisting of torches, citronella candles, scented candles, and all-purpose lighters. Through the registered trade name TIKI Torch, the company holds among the most identifiable brands in the industry, a distinction attributable to the company’s 44-year history of delivering quality outdoor living products to consumers. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Tiki Corporation.
Reeves Southeastern Corp
Master-Halco, Inc., the world's leading distributor and manufacturer of fence systems, acquired Reeves Southeastern Corp. from its parent Diamond Home Services, Inc. Master Halco, Inc., a subsidiary of Itochu International operates 92 locations within the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition includes 32 new distribution locations and manufacturing plants in Tampa, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. Reeves is the third-largest fencing product manufacturer in the U.S. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Master-Halco and Itochu International, Inc.
Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc.
Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc. (a NASDAQ company) was acquired by DESA International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of zone heating/home comfort products and specialty tools in the United States. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, initiated, structured, and negotiated enterprise value of the transaction on behalf of Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc. DESA International and their investment bankers prepared the tender offer for all outstanding shares.
Universal Aerospace
Founded in 1990, Universal Aerospace is a manufacturer and integrator of precision components utilized by the airline retrofit market. The Company derives its competitive advantage through a combination of specialized services (including quick turnarounds of 2 to 4 weeks vs. the industry standard of 6 to 8 weeks) and diverse manufacturing processes utilized in the fabrication and assembly of parts found in interior retrofits and AOG (Airplanes On the Ground). MRCWorldwide was engaged by AeroPrecision, Inc. for corporate financing advisory services and to provide for a Recapitalization.
Plascor, Inc.
Management acquired Plascor, Inc., an established and well-respected bottle and container manufacturer and operator of injection and injection blow molding equipment from its parent company, Paramount Can Company. The management team moved the operations to Corona and continues to be a leading supplier to Paramount Can. MRCWorldwide represented Paramount Can in this transaction.
Villa International
Villa International of Anaheim, California was acquired by an investor. Villa International is manufacturing of furniture for the RV industries. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Villa International.
Moorman Manufacturing
The investment group owning Star Milling Company acquired the assets of the Bell Division of Moorman Manufacturing, a 50 year old manufacturer of animal feed products. The addition of these multiple locations will make the combined entities one of the largest animal feed manufacturers on the west coast. MRCWorldwide represented Moorman Manufacturing of Quincy, Illinois in the sale of this division.
Gannon Manufacturing Co.
Woods Equipment Company, a leader in tractor mounted attachments for agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial and government markets, purchased the stock of Gannon Manufacturing Company, a La Mirada, California headquartered manufacturer of industrial attachments for light and heavy construction markets. Gannon is one of the most respected brand names in its industry. The acquisition gives Woods a firm foothold in the utility equipment and heavy construction equipment markets. As a result of the acquisition, Woods expects to increase its existing dealer network from approximately 4,500 independent tractor equipment dealers to nearly 6000 nationwide. MRC represented the Gannon shareholders in the sale of the company.
Swift-Cor Tool Engineering
Tru-Circle Corporation and lead investor First Atlantic Capital acquired the stock of Swift-Cor Tool Engineering. Swift-Cor is a precision sheet metal fabricator and integrator for computers and a manufacturer of aerospace products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Swift-Cor shareholders.
Hal Kelley Feed & Milling
Diamond Pacific Products Company acquired the assets of Hal Kelley Feed & Milling, a 50 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Diamond Pacific and Star Milling the largest producer of sack feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented the Kelley shareholders in the sale of the company.
Upland Feed Company
Star Milling Company acquired the assets of Upland Feed Company, a west coast 100 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Star Milling the largest producer of poultry feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented Quality Industries and Upland Feed Company in the sale of this division.
Brice Manufacturing Co.
Ducommun, Inc. (an AMEX company) completed the acquisition of Brice Manufacturing Company a respected manufacturer and major supplier of spare parts modification and repair on airplanes of the worlds leading airlines. Brice is in its 25th year of continuous growth and profitability. Brice is strong in the U.S., Asian and South Pacific markets. Brice is expected to grow from expansion into the other regions of the world markets, serving a greater portion of the 165 world airlines, and through new product introduction. MRC represented the Brice shareholders in the sale of the company.
Meridian Parts Corporation
Fel-Pro, Inc. of Skokie, Illinois acquired Meridian Parts Corporation of Huntington Beach, California. Meridian Parts is a contract manufacturer and distributor of diesel engine parts. The company was merged into the FP Diesel Division of Fel-Pro. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Meridian Parts Corporation.
Gregg Manufacturing Company
A management group led by Marwit Capital acquired the stock of Gregg Manufacturing Company. Gregg is a leader in the manufacture and marketing of book and bible covers and other religious oriented products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Gregg shareholders.
Vortex
An investment group acquired vortex Corporation of Prescott, Arizona. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor for the shareholders of Vortex Corporation. Vortex is manufacturer of water purification equipment.
AVC Specialists, Inc
AVC Specialists, Inc. of Irvine, California was acquired by a private investor. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of AVC Specialists, Inc.
Commercial Chair Corporation
Commercial Chair Corporation of Los Angeles, California was acquired by JSJ Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Commercial Chair Corporation.
International Design
International Design of Los Angeles, California was acquired by JSJ Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of International Design.
