Wynnchurch Capital Invests in Mid-America Fittings

The acqusition is part of as growing distribution platform that also include Anderson Metals and Midland Metal Mfg.

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Wynnchurch Capital, LLC announces that it has completed the acquisition of Mid-America Fittings, Inc. MAF will be part of a growing distribution platform that includes Anderson Metals, LLC, Midland Metal Mfg., and Buchanan Rubber Ltd. The platform is a leading North American distributor of valves, fittings, hoses, couplings, and related products to a variety of end-markets.

β€œThe acquisition of MAF bolsters our capabilities as a leading platform within the specialty distribution and manufacturing arena,” says Vince Hodes, CEO of the platform. β€œWe welcome Scott Shane, CEO of MAF to the team and look forward to leveraging MAF’s industry expertise and unique manufacturing capabilities, which will allow us to become a one-stop-shop solution for our customers’ stock and custom needs.”

β€œWe are thrilled to partner with Vince and Wynnchurch,” says Scott Shane, CEO of MAF. β€œMAF has a long tradition of providing high quality, custom products, and outstanding customer service. We’re excited to utilize the resources offered by the platform to accelerate customer expansion and grow our world-class product offering.”

Wynnchurch Capital is actively investing from its $1.3 billion Fund IV. In January, Wynnchurch acquired Boss Industries, a leader in power take-off (PTO) and engine driven rotary screw air technology. Other recent Wynnchurch investments include: Infra Pipe Solutions, a leading manufacturer of large diameter, high density polyethylene pipe; Logistik Unicorp Inc., a worldwide leader in managed clothing services and uniform solutions; Critical Process Systems Group, a leading provider of mission-critical engineered solutions for demanding industries and applications; and Team Car Care, the market leader in the quick oil change segment of the β€œDo-It-For-Me” automotive aftermarket.

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