How I Got Here: Interview with Steve Cook
We interviewed Steve Cook, Executive Managing Director at LFM Capital, about his journey from the military into manufacturing and then finally into private equity. After his time as a Navy pilot, Steve was looking to create value in the world, not just working his way through a bureaucracy. He found this in a role as a leader in charge of Dell Computer’s manufacturing out of Tennessee. He quickly dedicated more and more of his time and energy towards this endeavor.
And then a natural disaster hit and it fundamentally shifted how he approached his work and his life.
Fecon: Partnering with LFM for Next Level Growth
Here we introduce Fecon CEO Bob Dieckman and Senior VP Mark Middendorf. In choosing LFM, Fecon founder John Heekin was looking for a partner that would help take the company to the next level while remaining focused on operational excellence. LFM worked with Fecon to facilitate a seamless leadership transition to allow John Heekin to exit the business knowing that his legacy was intact and company culture would be preserved.
LFM Capital’s Stephen Cook: In Tough Times, Pass In The Corners
Major market disruptions — such as the Great Recession or the current pandemic — create opportunities for companies to improve their position. Stephen Cook, executive managing director at LFM Capital, likens times such as these to short track speed skating — nobody passes on the straightaways, but there's a lot of passing that occurs on the corners.
WAM Podcast Featuring LFM Capital’s Jessica Ginsberg
In today’s episode, Frances Brunelle speaks with Jessica Ginsberg, Director of Business Development at LFM Capital. LFM is a private equity investment group focused on niche manufacturing and industrial service businesses.
ECKHART ADDS MIKE STOB AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Eckhart, an Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing solutions provider and portfolio company of LFM Capital since June 2015, has named Michael (“Mike”) Stob as Chief Financial Officer. Mike most recently served as Corporate Controller at JR Automation Technologies, a leading designer and developer of custom automation equipment for a variety of industries.
Amid the pandemic, private equity fortifies Midwest factories
LFM Capital’s Steve Cook on investing in manufacturing and industrial services businesses: “If you come to town in a private jet, you’ve already lost.”
LFM CAPITAL ADDS PSI CONTROL SOLUTIONS TO THE PORTFOLIO
LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that it has invested in a new portfolio company, PSI Control Solutions (“PSI”), a leading manufacturer and assembler of custom electrical control panels and emergency power products.
LFM CAPITAL COMPLETES SALE OF EDSCO FASTENERS
LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today the sale of EDSCO Fasteners, LLC (“EDSCO”) to MiddleGround Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
