https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YpMlegPl24 Summary The exit of Quality Aluminum Products (QAP) represents a great example of Blackford Capital’s value proposition for family-owned businesses, and adds to our successful and consistent track record of investments in...
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Webinar Recap: How Does a Leader Lead Now?
Did you miss our webinar on how a leader can lead in today's workplace? Check out some of our favorite quotes below or our highlight videos on our LinkedIn page. And, watch the full video recording above or on our YouTube...
Small Market Deal of the Year: Blackford Capital and Quality Aluminum Products
“When Blackford Capital acquired Quality Aluminum Products, a building products company, it inherited a third-generation family business that needed liquidity and a resolution to succession uncertainties…”
Blackford Capital Named M&A Dealmaker of the Year by ACG Detroit
Grand Rapids, MI, March 20, 2023 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced the company has been named “M&A Dealmaker of the Year” by the 8th Annual M&A All Star Awards presented by the Association for Corporate...
Upcoming Webinar: How Does a Leader Lead Now?
How Does a Leader Lead Now, when the principles still apply but the techniques are changing Join Us for a Free Webinar Thursday, March 23rd from 12-1pm SHRM Credit Available Register Now People’s expectations of hours of work, compensation, work-life balance and other...
Blackford Capital Awarded Two M&A Atlas Americas Honors
Blackford celebrates its position as a leading private equity firm for family-owned small-middle market businesses with recognition in Deal and Firm of the Year Awards categories GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 6, 2023 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market...
Blackford Capital Acquires Artificial Turf Supply, Accelerates Growth of Patio Consolidation Portfolio
Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) is Blackford Capital’s second acquisition to the Patio Consolidation portfolio in less than 30-days Addition of ATS advances Blackford’s objective of creating a one stop shop for all outdoor living needs within the backyard consumer...
Blackford Capital Named Private Equity Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor for Second Consecutive Year
Unprecedented back-to-back Firm of the Year recognition demonstrates Blackford Capital's continued growth momentum GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 21, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, was named Private Equity Firm of the Year...
Blackford Capital Acquires Starfire Direct
• Starfire Direct is the first acquisition for Blackford’s Patio Consolidation portfolio• Leading direct-to-consumer player within the patio and hearth industry provides solid foundation for growth and value creation GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, November 14, 2022 –...
Blackford Capital’s Jeffrey Johnson Named a 2022 Notable Money Manager by Crain’s Detroit Business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov 7, 2022 – Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced its Managing Director Jeffrey Johnson has been selected by the editors of Crain’s Detroit Business as one of the publication’s Notable Money...
Upcoming Webinar: Why Does Everything Cost So Much?
A strategic assessment of the current business and economic environment November 15th from 12 - 1 p.m Accelerating price increases continue to shock consumers and businesses as the global inflation rate reaches heights not seen in over a decade. Join us for the next...