Navigating Private Equity in the Manufacturing World with Steve Cook
Steve co-founded LFM Capital, a private equity, lower middle market firm investing into manufacturing companies. Steve brings over 29 years of operating experience, having served in a variety of senior executive and functional roles in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, technology and sales.
Accelevation Acquires Instor Solutions
NASHVILLE, TN – June 6, 2023 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that portfolio company, Accelevation LLC (“Accelevation”) has acquired Instor Solutions, Inc. (“Instor”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ShopSabre Holdings Names Cody Petersen as Chief Executive Officer
NASHVILLE, TN – June 1, 2023 – ShopSabre Holding Company (“ShopSabre Holdings” or the “Company”), an LFM portfolio company that manufactures CNC routers and plasma tables, has named Cody Petersen as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. ShopSabre Holdings includes Numerically Automated Cutting Systems, d/b/a ShopSabre, an LFM portfolio company since April 2019, as well as the recent acquisition of Langmuir Systems (“Langmuir”). ShopSabre Founder and CEO Jim Bombardo and Langmuir Founder and CEO Michael Downs will continue in their current leadership roles, partnering with Cody to drive continued growth and collaboration between the two brands.
LFM Capital Adds to Automated Packaging Platform with Volumetric Technologies
NASHVILLE, TN – May 24, 2023 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that portfolio company, SureKap LLC (“SureKap”) has acquired Volumetric Technologies (“Volumetric”). The companies’ product lines are highly complementary and both SureKap and Volumetric are well-positioned to benefit from the adoption of automation in the U.S. packaging industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The LFM Quarterly // Interns Rock!
Check out this edition to learn more about LFM's intern program, team updates, our latest news, and a recap of our annual investor meeting!
Accelevation Acquires Workplace Modular Systems
NASHVILLE, TN – April 18, 2023 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that current portfolio company Accelevation LLC (“Accelevation”) has acquired Workplace Modular Systems, LLC (“Workplace” or the “Company”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Rainier Industries Acquires OAI Visual Branding
NASHVILLE, TN – March 9, 2023 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that portfolio company Rainier Industries (“Rainier”) has acquired the assets of Outdoor America Images, Inc. (“OAI Visual Branding”, “OAI” or “the Company”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
LFM Capital Announces Team Promotions
NASHVILLE, TN – March 2, 2023 – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today the promotions of Tucker Cowden to Vice President and Ryan Richardson to Senior Associate.
