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Blue Point and National Safety Apparel (NSA) are proud to announce the acquisition of Tri-Star Glove (TSG), a manufacturer of personal protective apparel, primarily serving the automotive, foundry, fabrication and glass end-markets. TSG is NSA’s 14th acquisition since 2012 and the first investment since partnering with Blue Point less than two months ago. “Tri-Star has developed a reputation for manufacturing outstanding personal protective apparel that spans a variety of project types and serves a diverse group of customers,” said NSA CEO Chuck Grossman. “Through this partnership, we will continue providing premium PPE products to our customers, leveraging our combined experience and industry knowledge.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eTcVuAJs NSA is actively seeking additional partnerships with like-minded founders and owners of PPE manufacturing businesses. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp. #manufacturing #privateequity Jon Pressnell Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Congratulations to Blue Point portfolio company Transtar Industries’ acquisition of Arch Auto Parts for winning USA PE Add-On Deal of the Year at this year’s M&A Mid-Market Atlas Awards. And it keeps getting better. Our Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp has been selected as a Top USA Woman Dealmaker! Global M&A Network, LLC's M&A Atlas Awards honor “the best value-creating deals, outstanding firms and legendary leaders-dealmakers from the North and South Americas corporate, investor and transactional communities.” Winners were selected based on deal criteria, experience and expertise, and announced at the June 24th ceremony. We are honored to be included alongside a world-class list of winners and incredibly proud of Megan for all her accomplishments. Please join us in celebrating Megan and the Blue Point and Transtar teams! #PrivateEquity #Awards #MergersandAquisitions #AddOnDealoftheYear #WomanDealmakerAward The awards and designations presented are the opinion of the respective parties conferring the award or designation and not of Blue Point Capital Partners. No such person conferring any of the listed award(s) or designation(s) is affiliated with Blue Point Capital Partners or is an investor in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Last week, we announced the addition of PPi Automotive, an automotive parts wholesale distributor, to the Transtar Industries platform. PPi was founded in 1974 and provides premier aftermarket auto parts to professional installers, repair shops and dealerships in the greater Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. PPi joins Transtar as part of NexaMotion Group, a family of industry-leading automotive aftermarket brands. Transtar is continuously seeking well-aligned acquisitions for the platform — business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp at mkneipp@bluepointcapital.com. Read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/ekqFZ9sm #automotive #automotiveindustry #privateequity #acquisition Brian Castleberry Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Blue Point and our portfolio company Transtar Industries are proud to announce the acquisition of PPi Automotive, a family-owned and -operated automotive parts wholesale distributor. PPi is the third general repair acquisition to the Transtar platform since February 2023. “Transtar Holding Company’s partnership with PPi aligns with our strategy to expand our general repair offerings and builds on our momentum in the Northeast following our December acquisition of New York-based Arch Auto Parts,” said Transtar Holding Company President & CEO Neil Sethi. “We look forward to working with the outstanding PPi team to continue providing world-class products and customer service to the automotive repair industry.” Find our full announcement about this acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/ekqFZ9sm #automotive #automotiveindustry #privateequity #acquisition Brian Castleberry Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Recently, we announced our portfolio company Sylvan, Inc.’s acquisition of ANCHOR CONVEYOR PRODUCTS, INC., an engineering and fabrication contractor focused on industrial conveyor systems. The addition of Anchor to the growing Sylvan platform expands its in-house fabrication capabilities, supporting the company’s mission of providing a portfolio of comprehensive services to its customers. The acquisition is one of many key initiatives completed since Sylvan partnered with Blue Point in 2018 — including the acquisition of Great Lakes Mechanical in 2021 to add additional HVAC and commercial building services and sheet metal fabrication capabilities. Sylvan has also expanded to several new geographies and completed multiple operational enhancements. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e7FQrvWA #engineering #conveyor #privateequity Jon Pressnell Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Jon Pressnell is attending the Smart Business Dealmakers’ Conference this Thursday, June 13th, and is speaking on the Settling into the Current Deal Paradigm panel. If you would like to connect with Jon at the conference, please feel free to reach out at jpressnell@bluepointcapital.com. #PrivateEquity #Conference #MergersandAquisitions

Blue Point Capital Partners and portfolio company Sylvan, Inc. are pleased to announce the addition of ANCHOR CONVEYOR PRODUCTS, INC. to the Sylvan platform. Anchor is a prominent engineering and fabrication contractor focused on industrial conveyor systems. “Over the years, the Sylvan team has deliberately advanced the platform toward its mission of providing a market-leading portfolio of comprehensive services to a diverse set of customers,” said Sylvan CEO Robert Metz. “With the additional capabilities of Anchor, Sylvan’s Conveyor Group is a powerhouse providing a wide range of customized solutions as our platform continues to grow.” Read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/e7FQrvWA #engineering #conveyor #privateequity Jon Pressnell Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

Blue Point recently announced the acquisition of National Safety Apparel. With nearly a 90-year history, NSA is committed to manufacturing high-quality products emphasizing safety, functionality and comfort. NSA has established itself as a leader in the landscape, with extensive customer relationships and double-digit annual growth for over a decade. Blue Point will partner with the team to drive organic growth, focusing on geographic expansion, the introduction of new products and continued strategic M&A. NSA is actively seeking complementary partnerships with like-minded founders and owners of safety products businesses. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp at mkneipp@bluepointcapital.com. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/edQMfmwB #manufacturing #privateequity Jon Pressnell Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles

Blue Point is pleased to announce the acquisition of National Safety Apparel, a leading Cleveland-based manufacturer of branded, high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products for electrical, industrial and service applications. “Blue Point’s experience in our industry and alignment with our culture made them the right choice for NSA as we explore new avenues for expansion in the safety products market,” said fourth-generation NSA Owner and CEO Chuck Grossman, who will remain in his leadership role. “Together, we will continue to scale the business while staying true to NSA’s mission — to ensure the protection of workers and help them return home safely every day.” The partnership is an exciting continuation of Blue Point’s investment strategy and history of partnering with local, family-owned businesses, as well as two decades of safety sector experience. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/edQMfmwB #manufacturing #privateequity Jon Pressnell Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

We are excited to announce that Blue Point’s 2023 acquisition of Europa Eyewear received Honorable Mention on the Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com’s 2024 Middle-Market Deals of the Year List. The Middle-Market Deals of the Year awards highlight exceptional transactions transcending the variety of market headwinds dealmakers faced in the last year. We are honored to be recognized alongside other terrific firms. To learn more about how Blue Point partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to add value and grow companies in the industrial, business services and consumer sectors, click here: https://lnkd.in/g8r3jeWD #privateequity #investmentbanking #awards #middlemarket #mergersandacquisitions The awards and designations presented are the opinion of the respective parties conferring the award or designation and not of Blue Point Capital Partners. No such person conferring any of the listed award(s) or designation(s) is affiliated with Blue Point Capital Partners or is an investor in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.