Author: Brandon Creed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its newest investment in VfD Technologies, Inc. (“VfD” or the “Company”). Tecum partnered directly with the founding management team and ownership group to support the acquisition. Tecum sourced the opportunity through its relationship with FOCUS Investment Banking. Founded in 2008, VfD is a technology […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its newest investment in F&S Tool, Inc. (“F&S” or the “Company”). Tecum partnered with NewHold Enterprises, LLC (“NewHold”) to support the second-generation leadership group, Mike and JD Faulkner, in the Company’s next stage of growth to further support the needs of their global, blue-chip […]

Pittsburgh, PA – Pinnacle Cranes, a leading Link-Belt and Manitex dealer in North Carolina and South Carolina, has been purchased by Western Allegheny Capital, LLC, and Tecum Equity, a Pittsburgh, PA-based family office investment partnership. Pinnacle Cranes was established in 2001 as a division of CTE (formerly known as Carolina Tractor and Equipment Company), a […]

Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity for the ACE Hardware Franchise Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its new investment in The Helpful Hardware Company (“HHC” or the “Company”), an Ace Hardware franchisee. Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support JPB Partners’ (“JPB”) acquisition of HHC. The existing CEO, […]

Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity in support of the acquisition Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) and Akoya Capital Partners, LLC (“Akoya”) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Primetac Corporation (“Primetac”, or the “Company”) in partnership with the founders and management team. Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity in support of the […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its new investment in National Power Corporation (“National Power” or the “Company”). Tecum partnered with C3 Capital Partners (“C3”) to provide subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction led by Valley Ridge Investment Partners (“Valley Ridge”; collectively, the “Investor Group”). The original founder […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in Gilman Cheese Corporation (“Gilman” or the “Company”). Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support Borgman Capital’s (“Borgman”) majority recapitalization of Gilman. Johnson Bank and Midwest Growth Partners (“MGP”) provided senior debt and equity capital, respectively in support of the […]

St. Simons, GA – Tidewater has been in the business of providing heavy equipment since 1947. Now, it’s time to branch out with the same exceptional sales, parts, and service that has been offered to loggers and foresters for over 70 years. With new Georgia locations popping up in Pinehurst, Smithville, Camilla, Brooklet, and Tifton, […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Equity Partners (“Tecum Equity”), is pleased to announce its support of Cliff Forrest’s, an Armstrong County business owner, majority investment in Oberg Industries. This investment was made through Mr. Forrest’s family office investment platform, Western Allegheny Capital, which is managed by Tecum Equity. Oberg Industries is a full-service contract manufacturer of […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in The Burger Iron Company (“BICO” or the Company”), a steel service center that processes heavy carbon steel plate and forged specialty alloy steel. Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support Validor Capital’s (“Validor”) acquisition of BICO. All the members […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Equity Partners (“Tecum Equity”), a fund backed by the family office, Western Allegheny Capital, is pleased to announce its new investment in Tidewater Equipment Company (“Tidewater” or the “Company”). Tecum Equity is excited to partner with Tidewater’s management to support them through the Company’s next stage of growth. This is the […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce that Bolts & Nuts Corporation (“B&N”), a Tecum Capital Partners II portfolio company, has successfully completed a merger with Technical Threads (“TT”) of Franklin, Indiana. Technical Threads is a provider of highly engineered pipe, valve and fitting fasteners and gaskets serving customers throughout the […]

By Patty Tascarella – Senior Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times Tecum Capital Partners has invested in Bandon Holdings, based in Austin, Texas, and the largest franchisee of Anytime Fitness. Wexford-based Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support Fireman Capital Partners’ acquisition of Bandon. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bandon, which launched in 2012, […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in Bandon Holdings (“Bandon”), an Anytime Fitness (“Anytime”) franchisee. Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity to support Fireman Capital Partners’ (“FCP”) acquisition of Bandon. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Stephen Gurgovits, Jr., Managing Partner of Tecum, stated, “The Company […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in Connecticut Electric, Inc. (“CE” or the “Company”). Tecum partnered with Midwest Mezzanine Funds (“MMF”) to provide subordinated debt and equity to support Onward Capital’s (“Onward”) acquisition of CE from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Byline Sponsor Finance Group, the cash flow […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Equity Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in The Erosion Company, LLC (“TEC” or the “Company”). Tecum is excited to partner with TEC’s management to support them through the Company’s next stage of growth. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, TEC has grown to over 40+ […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in Tier 1, Inc. (“Tier1” or the “Company”). Tecum partnered with Rob Guidarelli, Tier1 Chief Executive Officer, to recapitalize the Company in support of future growth. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Tier1 is a leading technology services firm […]

Houston, TX – Tecum Equity Partners, a family office platform based in Pittsburgh, PA, along with Framework Capital, a middle market private investment firm, today announced it has agreed to acquire Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, a division of Gibraltar Materials. Gibraltar Cable Barrier is the leading high-tension cable barrier system with installations in virtually every […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new investment in BP Express LLC (“BP Express” or the “Company”). Tecum is partnering with C3 Capital Partners (“C3”), Laud Collier Capital Partners LLC (“LCC”), and the existing Management Team to support the future growth of BP Express. Founded in 1995 and headquartered […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners II (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce its new subordinated debt and equity investment in Fluence Automation (“Fluence” or the “Company”). Tecum collaborated with Midwest Mezzanine Funds (“Midwest Mezz”) on the transaction and together Tecum and Midwest Mezz partnered with Colfax Creek Capital, Rock River Capital Partners and management to […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners, L.P. (“Tecum”) has partnered with MFG Partners (“MFG”) and Management to acquire Mail Communications Group, LLC (“MCG” or the “Company”). Tecum and MFG partnered with Company President Tom Lawrenz, along with the management team, in acquiring the business from current owners, Stone Arch Capital. Founded in 1984 and based […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners (“Tecum”) is pleased to announce a new subordinated debt and equity investment in Bolts & Nuts Corporation (“B&N” or the “Company”) to support the acquisition of Challenger Component Services (“Challenger”). Tecum has partnered with existing management and Nebraska Heavy Industries (“NHI”) of Lincoln, NE on this transaction, which marks […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners, L.P. (“Tecum”) has partnered with Management and Validor Capital (“Validor”) to acquire The Marwin Company, Inc. (“Marwin” or the “Company”). Founded in 1947 and based in West Columbia, South Carolina, Marwin is a leading manufacturer of attic stairways, pocket door frames, and other specialty building products. Tecum and Validor […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners, L.P. (“Tecum”) has partnered with Management and JPB Capital Partners (“JPB”) to recapitalize Hometown Hospice and Homecare, Inc. (“Hometown” or the “Company”). Hometown is a hospice and health care service provider located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The Company’s founders, Jeff Paul and Rich Firth, made the decision to bring on […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Management and Periscope Equity (“Periscope”) to recapitalize CISCOR. Periscope led the transaction while Tecum and Kian Capital provided the debt financing and an equity co-investment. The Company’s former owners, Sam and Cynie Youngwirth, have reinvested back into the Company and will remain the lead […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Zorro Capital LLC (“Zorro”) to acquire Ohio Travel Bag Mfg., Co. (“OTB” or the “Company”). Based in Solon, OH, the Company is a niche distributor of specialty hardware and components used in the manufacture and repair of luggage, handbags, trunks, leather goods, and related […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) announced today that it partnered with Weinberg Capital Group (“WCG”) in the recapitalization of Elyria, Ohio-based HoodMart, Inc. (“HoodMart” or the “Company”). The recapitalization was led by WCG while FNBCP provided $10 million of mezzanine and equity financing. HoodMart founder and Chairman, Daniel B. Reaser, Sr., will […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with D’Orazio Capital Partners, LLC (“DCP”) to acquire RHB Acquisition, LLC (“Red Head Brass”). The management team, led by CEO Tim Lautermilch, have also become shareholders. Based in Shreve, OH, the Company is the largest manufacturer of couplings and fittings for the domestic firefighting market. […]

F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Pittsburgh, PA based Burrell Scientific, LLC, (“Burrell”), to acquire Reagents, LLC (“Reagents”). Reagents operations are based in Charlotte, NC where it has been manufacturing and distributing customized laboratory chemicals and solutions to a broad customer base throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for over 40 years. Burrell led the […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with The S Group Companies (“S Group”) and Management in the recapitalization of Winter Services. Winter Services is a full service snow management company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. FNBCP provided mezzanine financing and equity capital to facilitate the recapitalization with Winter Services’ President, Jay Felton, […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Pilgrim Capital Partners (“Pilgrim”) and the Company’s CEO to acquire Heatseal, a Packaging Equipment Manufacturer in Northern Ohio. Pilgrim led the transaction while FNBCP provided mezzanine financing and an equity co-investment. KeyBank National Association provided the senior financing. McGuireWoods LLP served as legal advisor […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Daboosh Investments, LLC (“Daboosh”) to acquire Ullman Oil Company (“Ullman”). Ullman, a family owned business for nearly 50 years, provides fueling services to customers throughout Northeast and East Ohio. Daboosh led the transaction and FNBCP provided mezzanine financing to facilitate the buyout. The Ullman […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) has partnered with Weinberg Capital Group (“Weinberg Capital” or “WCG”) to acquire Mechanical Servants LLC, which does business as Convenience Valet. The seller, David Baum, will remain a significant shareholder. Based in Melrose Park, IL, the Company is a re-packager and distributor of branded products in convenience […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) is pleased to announce the closing of a mezzanine debt and equity investment in White’s Holdings, LLC (“White’s” or the “Company”). White’s is an oilfield services company with the majority of operations based in Washington, PA. Calvin White and his management team partnered with several investors including […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania –  F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) led the acquisition of Powertrack International (“Powertrack” or the “Company”) with a group of local investors and the Company’s management team. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Powertrack is a high performance wholesale distributor of industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings products with three operating locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Houston, […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) announces a transaction with Cox Transportation Services, Inc (“CTS”). FNBCP’s investment was used to facilitate a Management Buyout for the Ashland, VA based Company. FNBCP is a $175 million fund, licensed as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) and managed by Tecum Capital Management, Inc. “We are […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) is pleased to announce a mezzanine debt and minority equity investment in Auburn Gear. FNBCP’s investment supported the acquisition of Auburn Gear which was led by North River Capital, an equity capital firm based in Fort Wayne, IN, and Marty Palmer, current President of Auburn Gear. FNBCP […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) is pleased to announce a new investment in TPS, LLC (“TPS” or the “Company”). TPS designs and manufactures standard and custom environmental test chambers, industrial ovens, and industrial furnaces. FNBCP’s mezzanine debt investment provides capital to support the expansion of new product offerings and continued re-investment in […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) announces a new investment in DBi Services, Inc. DBi Services is a market leading provider of transportation infrastructure services. In conjunction with investment partners BNY Mellon-Alcentra and KCAP Financial, FNBCP supported the recapitalization of DBi Services to position the Company for continued growth. FNBCP is a $175 […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) is pleased to announce the closing of an investment in Kitchen Cabinet Distributors LLC (“KCD”). FNBCP provided a mezzanine debt and equity investment to partner with Ninth Street Capital Partners (“Ninth Street”) and KCD’s founders Richard and Pauline Gambill. FNBCP is a $175 million fund, licensed as […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – FNBCP is pleased to announce the acquisition of Uncle Charley’s Sausage Company (“Uncle Charley’s”). FNBCP partnered with a group of local investors including Jim Rudolph and Len Caric to provide both mezzanine debt and equity investment. Located in Vandergrift, PA, Uncle Charley’s produces and distributes gourmet sausage and meat products to retail […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its fourth investment in its new SBIC fund, Home Care Delivered, Inc. (“HCD”). FNBCP supported the recapitalization through a mezzanine investment that provided liquidity to existing shareholders and positioned the Company for future growth. FNBCP is a $175 million […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”), is pleased to announce the closing of the third investment in its new SBIC fund, Bolts & Nuts Corp. (“B&N”). FNBCP’s mezzanine and equity investment supported Nebraska Heavy Industries (“NHI”) and their acquisition of B&N. FNBCP is a $175 million fund, licensed as a Small Business Investment […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”), is pleased to announce the closing of the second investment in its new SBIC fund, New England Orthotic & Prosthetic Systems (“NEOPS”). FNBCP’s mezzanine investment provides growth capital to support the expansion of high quality orthotic and prosthetic patient care throughout the Northeastern United States. FNBCP is […]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. (“FNBCP”), is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first mezzanine and equity investment for its recently launched fund. This investment supported an acquisition by 3 Rivers Capital (“3RC”), and the management team of PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. (“PHOENIX”). FNBCP is a $175 million fund […]

Ashton Potter to Pursue Growth Opportunities Pittsburgh, PA – April 8, 2010 – F.N.B. Capital Corporation, a Pittsburgh-based merchant banking subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE – FNB), today announced the closing of a $6.5 million mezzanine financing with Ashton Potter Security Printing, a high security printing company based in Buffalo, NY. The mezzanine investment provided […]