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"Blackford Capital, a national private equity firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., today announced its exit from its ownership of Grand Rapids, Mich. based Custom Profile. Founded in 1992, Custom Profile is a leading manufacturer of premium...
Three doors and hardwood floor In business, there’s an adage that it takes money to make money. That sounds simple enough, but real business is far more nuanced than that. Businesses have three options regarding how to treat their money: buy, hold, or sell. Check out...
As anyone working in the industry knows, manufacturing is going through a period of significant upheaval. Outsourcing and automation threaten current manufacturing processes, and as plants continue to close in places like Michigan and Ohio, many people on the frontlines are worried about their futures.
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Backed by investor confidence relative to public markets, private equity assets have been gaining on hedge funds over the past decade and are projected to overtake them with a $2 trillion growth surge during the next five years. Firms hoping to hop aboard the...
Keeping a promise that he made during the 2016 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump continues to pick trade fights around the globe by imposing billions of dollars in tariffs on particular imports from Europe, Canada, Mexico and China. Trump says the tariffs intend to encourage investment and drive purchasing back to domestic suppliers…
A lot of the most exciting things in life aren’t accessible to everyone. But sometimes, like private equity, it’s the best option if you can swing it. PE also has its downsides, so you should be fully aware of the pros and the cons as you decide whether to jump into the fray.
"Davalor Mold Corporation, a portfolio company of Blackford Capital, has named James Puscas as its new CEO. Previously, Puscas held leadership positions at Stanley Black & Decker, Cadence Innovation, ASC Inc and General Electric...
Not long ago, most business experts considered manufacturing growth in America a lost cause. While it’s true that the U.S. doesn’t globally dominate as it did in the decades after World War II, there’s no denying the revival taking place in manufacturing jobs. Hear from Martin Stein to find out how Grand Rapids and Blackford Capital fit into the equation.
"A new office in suburban Detroit gives Blackford Capital a market presence to scout for deals in the heart of the auto industry and center for American manufacturing. The Royal Oak office, which will provide the private equity firm with greater ability...
"Ellison Bakery (or "Ellison"), a portfolio company of Blackford Capital and a leading manufacturer of cookie and snack products for the industrial market, food service, and retail private label space, is proud to have welcomed Stephanie Chattillion as the...
Blackford Capital was selected as the 2018 Private Equity Firm of the year – M&A Advisor
Blackford Capital is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based private equity investment firm that acquires, manages and builds value in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution and consumer product companies.