"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...
"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, 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...
"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...
"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...
"Blackford Capital ("Blackford"), a national private equity firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, today announced it has successfully closed on the sale of Fort Wayne, Indiana-based portfolio company Ellison Bakery to Tilia Holdings,...
"Mopec, a leading provider of American-made medical equipment and laboratory products to the pathology, morgue, anatomy and necropsy industries, is now offering its new Guardian Rack System. Designed and engineered to meet the needs of morgues during mass fatality...
"Online Tech Stores (OTS), a leading distributor of aftermarket imaging supplies based in Reno, Nevada, today announced the appointment of Dave Mathews as Chief Executive Officer. Mathews will oversee all aspects of OTS's two business units,...
"A national shortage of body bags is disrupting the work of funeral directors across the country, raising difficult questions about how to maintain the dignity of the deceased and reduce workers’ concerns about potential exposure to the coronavirus..." Read...
"The COVID-19 pandemic that dismantled daily routines and hammered the economy has forced investors to pivot along with the companies they back financially. Venture capital and private equity investors contacted by MiBiz say they’ve advised portfolio...
"Martin Stein was like most private equity investors who expected another strong year of growth in 2020 with the firm he founded, Blackford Capital, where he serves as managing director. A large part of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based firm’s investment focus is...