WILTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altus Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on middle market manufacturing companies headquartered in the U.S., announced today the acquisition of Winsert, LLC (“Winsert” or the “Company”), a global advanced and recognized manufacturer of critical metal parts for Fortune 500 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. In alignment with Altus Capital Partners’ investment strategy, the firm, along with Winsert’s senior management team, completed this investment as Winsert represents a specialty materials platform that Altus can support its growth plans through expansion into various end markets organically and through acquisitions of complementary niche players. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Serving the trucking, transportation, infrastructure, power generation, and aerospace sectors, Winsert is headquartered in Marinette, Wisconsin, and has a 45+year history of operational excellence that utilizes a synergistic approach between its expertise in materials development and its full-service manufacturing capabilities. Winsert’s portfolio of corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant and high-temperature alloys are designed for various applications within internal combustion engines, power generation, emissions controls, and industrial valves. The Company has a proven track record of successfully commercializing its proprietary materials taking them from the development phase to large long-term production programs. Winsert’s experienced management team will remain unchanged.
Trisha Lemery, Winsert’s President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Altus Capital Partners to accelerate growth and create additional value for our customers. Combining our history, assets, and people with the investment and energy of Altus Capital Partners gives all of us at Winsert a great feeling of optimism for the future.”
Greg L. Greenberg, Senior Partner of Altus Capital Partners, commented, “Altus is very pleased to partner with the Winsert management team in acquiring a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of specialty alloy materials. We recognize and value management’s capabilities in our partnership to grow and continue to strengthen the company’s industry position and end-market diversification.”
Heidi Goldstein, Partner of Altus Capital Partners, said, “We are very fortunate to partner with the Winsert team and its talented employees to continue to drive strong sales and support their long-term growth initiatives.”
About Winsert
Winsert LLC (Winsert) is a leading manufacturer and global provider of innovative alloy solutions. Winsert provides corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant and high-temperature alloys for various applications within internal combustion engines, aerospace, emission controls, industrial valves, and food processing. For more information on Winsert, please visit www.winsert.com.
About Altus Capital Partners
Altus Capital Partners is a private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market niche-manufacturing businesses. Our exclusive focus on manufacturing provides us with a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by companies in the sector. We utilize a patient, thoughtful investment approach and seek to partner with the management teams of our operating companies to achieve growth. For more information, please visit www.altuscapitalpartners.com/.
