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Industrial Products

Hennepin Partners’ Industrial Team has a long track record of excellence advising companies in the industrial sector. The team has deep expertise advising industrial clients across highly-engineered solution business models with particular expertise across automation technologies, thermal management, flow/motion control, building products, plastics, precision-metals and mobile equipment.

Automation Technologies and Controls Building Products
Chemicals and Specialty Materials Engineered Components and Systems
Flow/Process and Motion Control Metals and Manufacturing
Machinery and Equipment Mobile Equipment
Plastics and Packaging Test & Measurement
Thermal Management Water & Filtration

Gladwin Machinery

Leading provider of new and used metal fabrication equipment solutions to customers of all sizes.

US Tarp

Leading manufacturer and distributor of load containment and cargo protection truck and trailer tarping systems and related aftermarket parts.

Columbus Hydraulics

Leading designer and manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders for a variety of mobile applications across various end-markets.

Viking Engineering

Leading manufacturer of automated assembly and fastening equipment primarily serving manufacturers in the wood pallet and bed frame industries.

Circuit Check (CCI)

Leading designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered automated test systems and fixtures for critical electronics applications.

American Alloy

Full-service value-added manufacturer of metal components and sub-assemblies serving OEM customers in the packaging, food & beverage, industrial automation, hard rock mining, and other general industrial markets.

Peak Toolworks

Complete cutting tool solutions provider, offering custom cutting tools, sharpening services and standard consumable tools for the secondary woodworking, composite, food and metals industries.

Scotchman Industries

Leading manufacturer of hydraulic ironworkers, cold saws, and hydraulic presses.

Elgin Fastener Group

Largest single-source supplier of specialty fasteners in the nation.

ASPEQ Heating Group

Leading designer and manufacturer of custom-configured and highly-engineered electric heating and thermal management products to the industrial, commercial, military, marine and transportation markets.

Legacy Technologies

Designs, develops, and manufactures glass-to-metal sealing products for military/aerospace, telecommunications, medical, automotive, appliance, and sensor applications.

Orthman Manufacturing

Leading manufacturer of precision agriculture equipment.

Metal-Fab

Leading manufacturer of venting and filtration solutions for HVAC, hearth, kitchen and various other applications across residential, commercial and industrial end-markets.

Standard Locknut

Standard Locknut is a manufacturer of specialized bearing components for critical function applications across a diverse set of industrial markets.

Arrow Acquisition

Leading provider of attachment solutions serving diverse material handling applications.

Valley Minerals

Leading manufacturer of lime products.

Techmer PM

Leading designer and producer of advanced engineering materials, including custom color, additive masterbatch, and design and compounding solutions for the plastics and fiber industries.

UR VMS

UR VMS is a leading provider of vehicle management solutions.

Trialon Corporation

Trialon is a provider of high-value-add, technical testing, validation, and engineering services for electrical and electronic components.

Tile Redi

Engineering-driven manufacturer of innovative, patent-protected and branded shower base solutions.

Modern Catheter Technologies

Leading manufacturer and provider of complex catheter delivery systems for sophisticated market segments.

Spray-Tek

Leading North American provider of specialized spray drying and ingredient processing solutions.

Boyd Metals

Multi-location, value-added metal service center.

Triton Trailers

Manufacturer and distributor of aluminum trailers for recreational and commercial applications.

HB&G

Manufacturer of prefabricated columns and porch products.

J&B Pallet

Manufacturer and provider of pallets and pallet recycling services.

Rock Energy Systems

Manufacturer and distributor of highly-engineered heating and air movement solutions.

Aspen Equipment

Distributor and upfitter of truck equipment and a distributor of heavy cranes.

Consolidated Equipment Group

Leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of attachment solutions for mobile equipment.

Aristech Surfaces

Leading designer and producer of highly technical, advanced acrylic and solid surface sheets serving the health and wellness, building and construction, and transportation sectors.

Fraser Industries

Leading provider of boat-building and maritime repair services for both commercial and government clients.

Rankin Automation

Distributor of engineered automation solutions.

Spartech

Leading formulator, designer and producer of highly technical advanced polymeric sheet products.

Indianhead Plating

Leading value-added industrial chrome plating services provider in the Upper Midwest.

Alcom

Manufacturer of semi-custom aluminum trailers for personal and professional applications.

Motion Tech Automation Distribution Segment

Value-add distributor of automation and motion control solutions.

WFF Facility Services and Clean-Tech Company

Provider of facility services to higher-education and corporate customers.

Kano Laboratories

Manufacturer and marketer of Kroil, an iconic branded family of penetrating oils and lubricants sold into MRO markets.

Integrated Medical Holdings

Leading provider of catheter manufacturing solutions including customized catheter-finishing machines, related consumable tooling and dies and clean room catheter-finishing production services.

Motion Tech Automation

Value-added distributor, manufacturer and designer of automation, motion control and flow control solutions.

Schoeneck Container

Provider of customer and stock blow molders.

Bedford Technology

Leading extruder of plastic lumber used in marine, fencing, boardwalks, and industrial applications.

Thermal Solutions Manufacturing

Leading provider of thermal and engine management solutions for aftermarket and OEM customers.

Tooling Dynamics

Designer and manufacturer of precision, highly-complex and tight-tolerance electrical interconnect components to the electronics, solar, A&D, telecom/datacom, electrical vehicle, automotive and commercial vehicle markets.

Vaki Aquaculture Systems

Leading designer and supplier of engineered commercial fish farming and wild fish conservation monitoring equipment and technology.

HarperLove Adhesives

Leading manufacturer of critical additive solutions used in the formulation of adhesives for the corrugated manufacturing process.

Griffin Gear

Manufacturer of heavy-duty replacement gears and provider of industrial gearbox rebuild services.

ASPEQ Heating Group

Leading designer and manufacturer of custom-configured and highly-engineered electric heating and thermal management products to the industrial, commercial, military, marine and transportation markets.

Bailey International

Manufacturer and value-added distributor of highly-engineered hydraulic and electro-hydraulic solutions for mobile equipment OEMs and aftermarket end-users across diverse markets.

Kason Corporation

Leading designer and manufacturer of industrial process control equipment for screening, separation and thermal and moisture control.

Diversified Fall Protection

Turnkey provider of safety systems that protect employees working at height.

LOFA Industries

Leading designer and manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems for mobile industrial equipment applications.

Thermal Solutions Manufacturing

Leading provider of thermal and engine management solutions for aftermarket and OEM customers.

KEYper Systems

Designer, manufacturer and marketer of electronic and mechanical key and asset control solutions.

Aspen Aerials

Leading U.S. manufacturer of specialized bridge inspection vehicles.

Yale Mechanical

Mechanical contractor providing HVAC, process piping, millwright, and plumbing services.

Drew Foam

Leading provider of custom-fabricated expanded polystyrene foam (“EPS”) products serving the packaging, building products and consumer end-markets.

QuadTech

Leading designer and manufacturer of control systems that help newspaper, commercial, packaging and publication rotogravure printers improve their performance and productivity. 

Nevco

Leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of customized sports scoreboards, integrated LED video boards, electronic display signs, sound systems, and related accessories.

Randall Manufacturing

Market-leading provider of temperature control products for trailers in the foodservice delivery world.

Domaille Engineering

Designer and developer of high precision optical fiber polishing machines and fixtures, and leader in ultra-precision machining and metrology.

Skyline Displays

Designer, manufacturer, and marketer of trade show exhibits and displays.

Tronair

Designs, manufactures, and sells ground support equipment for business, commercial and military aircraft.

Des-Case

Global manufacturer of highly-engineering specialty filtration and contamination control solutions for industrial applications.

Filling Machines & Systems

Manufacturer of carbonated and non-carbonated filling equipment.

Custom Engineered Wheels

Manufactures and distributes quality composite wheel products, including plastic wheels, solid polyurethane tires, inserts, and wheel assemblies.

Stride Tools

Manufacturer of private labeled and branded hand tools.

Thermoforming Technologies Group

Manufacturer of highly-engineered thermoforming equipment used in the conversion of plastic sheet into value-added products across a wide array of industries.

XL Specialized Trailers

Manufacturer of heavy-duty haul trailers for the commercial, construction, agricultural and wind/energy markets.

CanGen

Leading supplier of highly engineered aftermarket process control components for extrusion and injection molding applications.

Circuit Check, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of customized test equipment used by makers of electronic products.

Automatän

Leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of automated equipment to convert sheets of corrugated material into boxes and point of purchase displays.

Engineered Products Co.

Manufactures highly-engineered air and fluid measurement and monitoring solutions for vacuum and pressurized filtration applications.

ASPEQ Heating Group

Manufacturer of highly engineered electric-heating and thermal-management technologies.

Columbus Hydraulics Company

Manufacturer of highly-engineered and custom-designed hydraulic cylinders.

JRI Holdings, Inc.

Leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of aqueous parts-washing equipment used in a variety of industrial applications.

Nuheat Industries Limited

Provider of high-performance in-floor and external radiant heating systems.

Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of customized and highly engineered magnetic solutions.

ATDynamics

Manufacturer of fuel-efficiency and aerodynamic technology equipment solutions for the global transportation market.

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc.

Designer, manufacturer, distributor, and up-fitter of specialized truck equipment for the municipal and commercial markets.

Omega

Provides oil recycling services and related products.

Herr-Voss Stamco

Provider of maintenance, repair and refurbishment services and manufacturer of metal processing equipment.

Versatex

Manufactures cellular PVC building products for construction and renovation markets.

Kortec

Leading supplier of co-injection systems to the plastics and packaging industries.

Android Industries L.L.C.

Provider of complex assembly services for the global automotive industry.

Circuitronics

Premier electronic manufacturing services company including system assembly, prototyping, supply chain solutions, and advanced engineering services.

FoamPro

Designs and manufactures foam dispensing systems for fire fighting.

Kason

Manufacturer of industrial filtration and separation equipment.

Charter Films

Leading provider of complex multi-layer films for a variety of end-markets.

Heat Transfer Products Group

Leading supplier of heat transfer components and equipment for refrigeration applications in the foodservice, food retail and other non-consumable markets.

Design Tanks

Manufacturer and marketer of above-ground storage tanks made from fiber reinforced plastic.

Utex Industries, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of highly engineered solutions across a variety of material types for complex oil and gas applications.

Aspen Motion Technologies

Designs and manufactures high-performance permanent magnet brushless DC motors, integrated digital controls and motorized impellers for motors.

Intersystems

Designer and manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment serving the global agriculture industry.

Premiere Global Services, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of high-pressure flow control components and systems for oil & gas, agriculture, and petrochemical applications.

Parker Automotive HVAC

Manufacturer of refrigerant and thermal control and containment components for automotive applications.

Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC

Leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered plastic processing equipment.

API Heat Transfer, Inc.

Designs and manufactures a range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions.

Western Lime Corporation

Manufacturer of calcified lime.

Magnum Systems, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of material handling and packaging systems for bulk solids.

O’Brien Holding Co., Inc.

Manufacturer of fluid and gas handling solutions, sample conditioning equipment and process analyzers.

Heil Trailer

Leading global provider of engineered tank and specialty trailers for a diverse range of end markets.

Diversified Holdings International, Inc.

Merger between industrial insulation and distribution businesses.

Filter Minder

Manufacturer of measuring and monitoring devices for air and fuel filters.

Schuff Steel

Structural steel fabricator and erector.

Richco, Inc.

Designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative and engineered plastic solutions for fastening and routing applications.

Chemco

Paint booth and disposables supplier.

Crenlo, LLC

Provider of steel cabs, roll-over protective structures, and electronics enclosures.

Paladin

Provider of engineered attachment tools for operator-driven equipment serving a wide range of markets.  

Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC

Leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered plastic processing equipment.

Utex Industries, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of highly engineered solutions across a variety of material types for complex oil and gas applications.

Beech Technology Systems, Inc.

Manufactures and supplies tooling and pattern assembly products for military, aeronautics, and commercial industries.

Promens

Bonar Plastics, formerly known as Promens USA, is is a leading rotational molder of custom and proprietary products.

RVision, Inc.

A designer and manufacturer of environmentally hardened video products and fully integrated physical surveillance solutions for the defense, municipal and commercial markets.

Shur-Co.

Manufacturer of tarp systems used on heavy-duty trucks and trailers to protect and contain payloads.

Avure Technologies

Leader in contained high pressure processing systems

O’Brien Holding Co., Inc.

Manufacturer of fluid and gas handling solutions, sample conditioning equipment and process analyzers.

Henderson Enterprises, Inc.

Manufactures and markets a full line of special purpose, heavy-duty truck equipment used chiefly by cities, counties and states for snow removal and ice control.

LEDCO

Leading manufacturer of mobile computing and vehicle power management systems for law enforcement vehicles, utility trucks, and other fleet applications.

Standard Refrigeration Co., Inc.

Leading supplier of shell-and-tube heat exchangers.

Demag Plastics Group

Manufactures injection moulding machines for the plastics industry.

America’s Body Company, Inc.

Commercial truck equipment manufacturer and distributor.

Universal Trailer Corporation, Inc.

Designer and manufacturer of trailers for horses, livestock, cargo and other personal and professional applications.

APG Cash Drawer

APG Cash Drawer grew from its founding in 1978 to become the nation’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty cash drawers used in point-of-sale (POS) systems.

Northstar Battery Company LLC

Global manufacturer of high performance batteries and standby power systems.

Flex

Manufacturer of highly-engineered, professional-grade power tools used primarily for specific niche applications in the metal-working, stone, and concrete markets.

MackayMitchell Envelope Company

MackayMitchell Envelope Company has become one of the nation’s largest envelope manufacturing corporations, now creating five billion envelopes per year in three facilities.

Spectrum Plastics Group

Contract manufacturer of injection-molded thermoplastic components, subassemblies, and finished products, and specializes in intricate, close-tolerance products for medical, defense, food, and precision industrial applications.

TruXedo

The largest provider of soft roll-up tonneau covers to the North American market.

Mannesmann Plastics Machinery

World's largest manufacturer of machinery for the production of plastics and rubber and the market leader in injection molding machines.

TecMo Ltd.

Manufacturer of welding equipment, including torch, plasma and laser consumables.

Dynisco Extrusion

Global manufacturer of auxiliary processing equipment used primarily in the plastic extrusion industry.

Soltec

Manufactures manual electrodes and tubular wires for hardfacing and special applications.

Alkota Cleaning Systems, Inc.

Designer, manufacturer and marketer of commercial-grade pressure washers, parts washers and water heater.

GenSet Corporation

One of the largest manufacturers of engine driven welders and generating sets.

Spectra Gases, Inc.

Produces high purity speciality gases and chemicals used in manufacturing, research and analytical industries.

America’s Body Company, Inc.

Commercial truck equipment manufacturer and distributor.

Infiltrator Systems, Inc

Leading manufacturer of plastic chambers for onsite wastewater management systems in the septic leach field and stormwater markets.

Synventive Molding Solutions, Inc.

Global designer and manufacturer of customized hot runner systems for the plastic injection-molding industry.

API Heat Transfer, Inc.

Designs and manufactures a range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions.

Dynisco

Designs and manufactures highly engineered sensors and software used in testing, measurement, and control applications.

PW Eagle, Inc.

Largest manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”) pipe in the western United States and the second largest in the United States.

Nordco, Inc.

Railroad maintenance equipment company.

Valspar

ChipClip is a manufacturer of snack-bag sealing devices.

Jet Stream Plastic Pipe

Plastic pipe manufacturer.

Simer

Leading supplier of residential water management products.

Plastron

Manufactures plastic bobbins and components.

MyTana Manufacturing Company

Manufactures and supplies sewer and drain cleaning equipment, parts and tools.

Nystrom

Cesco Products, a division of Nystrom, manufactures fire and smoke dampers, louvers, penthouses and access panels.

Patton

Industrial fan manufacturer.

Cambridge Metals and Plastics

Fabricates steel tubular and sheet products.
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