MPE PARTNERS

600 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114

Website: mpepartners.com

Firm Size

• Assets Under Management (AUM):$799 Million
• Employees:19
• Firm Type:Private Equity
• Focus Areas:

Description

MPE Partners is a private equity firm based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company specializes in providing growth capital and equity financing to lower middle-market businesses across a wide range of industries. MPE Partners focuses on investing in companies with strong management teams, sustainable competitive advantages, and significant growth potential. The firm's investment strategy involves partnering with management teams to support their growth plans and drive operational improvements. They provide financial resources, industry expertise, and strategic guidance to help their portfolio companies achieve their full potential. MPE Partners has a track record of successful investments and has helped many companies achieve substantial growth and success. They have a broad network of industry contacts, allowing them to provide additional value through introductions and partnerships with other organizations. Overall, MPE Partners is a reputable private equity firm in Cleveland that offers expertise, financial resources, and strategic support to lower middle-market businesses with growth potential.

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May 08, 2024: MPE Partners and Appearance Technology Group Announce the Acquisition of BAF Industries
 MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with portfolio company Appearance Technology Group ("ATG"), announced the acquisition of BAF Industries ("BAF"). Founded in 1935, BAF is a leading manufacturer of branded, consumable car care liquid chemicals and specialty aerosols for professional and do-it-yourself ("DIY") users. BAF offers a comprehensive portfolio of soaps, cleaners, degreasers, aerosols, waxes, polishes, compounds, and coatings sold under the PRO ® brand.

Apr 18, 2024: MPE Partners and Precision Pipeline Announce the Acquisition of SabCon Underground
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with its portfolio company Precision Pipeline ("Precision"), announced today the acquisition of SabCon Underground ("SabCon"). SabCon is a leading provider of critical repair, new installation, replacement, and maintenance services for natural gas utility customers throughout Florida . SabCon offers a comprehensive breadth of services, including horizontal directional drilling, open trench excavation, pipe fusion, hot taps, and other specialty offerings.

Jan 10, 2024: MPE Partners and Appearance Technology Group Announce the Acquisition of P&S Detail Products
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with its portfolio company Appearance Technology Group ("ATG"), announced the acquisition of P&S Detail Products ("P&S"). Founded in 1961, P&S is a leading designer and manufacturer of branded, consumable car care liquid chemicals for professional and do-it-yourself ("DIY") users. P&S offers a comprehensive portfolio of cleaners, dressings, polishes, waxes, and coatings across its Pro Series and Double Black collections.

Oct 30, 2023: MPE Partners Announces the Formation of Appearance Technology Group and Acquisition of RBL Products and Kwik Paint Products
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity") announced that Appearance Technology Group ("ATG") has acquired RBL Products and Kwik Paint Products ("RBL Products" or "RBL").  ATG represents the new trademark of the Hi-Tech Industries and 3D Products companies that were acquired by MPE in 2022.  RBL Products is a leading supplier of consumable protective plastics, masking films, and paint preparation products utilized by automotive original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") and paint, body, and equipment ("PBE") users across the United States and internationally.

Oct 24, 2023: AEA Private Debt Group Leads First Lien Financing to Support MPE Partners' Acquisition of Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.
AEA Private Debt Group ("AEAPDG"), a leading provider of private credit to the middle market, announced that it served as Lead Arranger for a first lien credit facility in support of MPE Partners' ("MPE") acquisition of Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. ("Mid-States" or the "Company"), a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products serving a diverse range of end markets.

Oct 19, 2023: MPE Partners Announces Investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity") announced today an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. ("Mid-States" or the "Company"), a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products serving a diverse range of end markets. MPE's investment positions Mid-States for accelerated growth while supporting the Company as an industry leader, an employer of choice, and a strategic partner for its customers.

Aug 17, 2023: MPE Partners Announces the Recapitalization of Precision Pipeline
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity") announced today the recapitalization of Precision Pipeline, LLC ("Precision" or the "Company"), a leading provider of critical repair, replacement, and maintenance services for utility customers across the gas, electrical, telecommunications, and water end markets. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including horizontal directional drilling, excavation, and other underground services that are commonly outsourced by utilities due to their technical nature.

Jul 11, 2023: MPE Partners Closes Fund IV at $633 Million
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), a lower middle market private equity firm based in Cleveland, OH and Boston, MA , is pleased to announce that on June 30, 2023 , the firm closed its oversubscribed fourth fund, MPE Partners IV, L.P. (and its parallel funds, "Fund IV"), at the hard cap of $633 million , inclusive of the general partner capital commitment. The firm officially launched fundraising on February 28, 2023 , and did not use a placement agent. MPE expects to invest Fund IV in entrepreneur- and family-owned companies in the business-to-business manufacturing and services sectors, similar to MPE's prior funds.  

Jul 05, 2023: MPE Partners and 80/20 Announce the Acquisition of Flexpipe
MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), along with portfolio company 80/20, LLC ("80/20") of Columbia City, IN , announced the acquisition of Les Industries Flexpipe, Inc. ("Flexpipe" or the "Company") of Farnham, Quebec . Flexpipe is a manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing structures and material handling systems used predominantly in lean manufacturing applications.