"Martin Stein started Blackford Capital 11 years ago, and in that time, he said a disciplined approach to investing has propelled the company’s growth and credibility. The Grand Rapids-based private equity (PE) firm, based at 190 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand...
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Blackford Capital Portfolio Company Aqua Leisure Announces Retail and Private Equity Veteran Peter Delahunt as CFO
"Blackford Capital portfolio company Aqua Leisure, a company that designs, distributes and develops products for swimming and recreational water activities, announced today that Peter Delahunt has been appointed chief financial officer, effective...
Boston Trade Interior Solutions Expands into Adjacent Hospitality Design Category with Acquisition of Design Environments Corporation
"Boston Trade Interior Solutions, one of the nation's leading providers of interior design, procurement, and project management services for hospitality providers, and its partner Blackford Capital, has successfully acquired the assets of Design Environments...
Steve Feniger Announced as Operating Partner for Blackford Capital
"Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announces the addition of Steve Feniger as Operating Partner. Feniger brings more than 30 years of international buying and sourcing experience and will support initiatives at...
Online Tech Stores Announces E-commerce Guru Tony Bazan as CEO
"Online Tech Stores (OTS), a distributor of aftermarket imaging supplies, including laser printer toner cartridges, ink cartridges, toner, copier toner, ribbon and thermal fax consumables, today announced the appointment of e-commerce veteran Tony...
Grand Rapids PE firm Sees Opportunity in Hotel Supplier
"The COVID-19 pandemic that’s battered the hospitality industry generates an opportunity for Grand Rapids private equity firm Blackford Capital to grow a recently merged portfolio company..." Read the rest of this article by MiBiz: Read the Article
Investors See Rebound One Year Into Pandemic
"One year after the arrival of the COVID-19 virus, portfolio companies are no longer in survival mode. Many are struggling to keep up with the pace of recovery, while others are waiting for it to reach them. For Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in...
Blackford Capital and Vertically Integrated Products (VIP) Announce the Completion of the Merger with Boston Trade International
"Vertically Integrated Products (VIP), one of the nation's leading providers of interior design, procurement, and project management services for hospitality providers, and their partner Blackford Capital today announced the completion of a transaction...
Blackford Capital Announces Investment in Aqua-Leisure Industries
"Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, today announced an investment in Aqua-Leisure Industries, a leader and pioneer in water sport leisure product development and aquatic goods..." Read the rest of this article on Cision PR...
Mortuary Bags Market Research Report by Material Type, Size, End Use – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
"Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Mortuary Bags Market Research Report by Material Type, by Size, by End Use - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19. The Global Mortuary Bags Market is expected to grow from USD 893.48 Million in...
People: Sarah Melton new VP of Ecommerce at Reno-based SuppliesOutlet.com
"Sarah Melton has joined Reno-based SuppliesOutlet.com as the company’s new Vice President of Ecommerce. Melton has enjoyed a successful 13-year career in the ecommerce industry and is excited to join one of the biggest names in ink and toner suppliers, according to a...