"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...
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Blackford Capital Completes Successful Sale of Ellison Bakery
"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 Debuts Stainless-Steel Guardian Rack
"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 Announces Dave Mathews as New CEO
"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,...
National Body Bag Shortage Exacerbates Funeral Homes’ Problems
"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...
VC, PE Firms Steer Companies Through Crisis
"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...
Companies Could Fall Through the Cracks of Stimulus Bill
"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...
Blackford Capital Completes Investment in Cartridge World
"Blackford Capital, a national private equity firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, today announced its investment in the U.S. business of Cartridge World, a franchised network for the leading printing consumables brand. Blackford has completed...
Davalor Mold Announces Additions to Board of Directors
"Davalor Mold, a leading manufacturer of injection molded plastic products is excited to announce two new additions to the company's Board of Directors. Blackford Capital acquired Davalor Mold in 2016 and has since built upon the company's reputation for...
Blackford Capital Exits Custom Profile
"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...
Buy, Hold or Sell? 3 Factors to Help You Make the Right Decision
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...
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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.