Founded in 2002, ShoreView is a Minneapolis-based private equity firm that has raised over $1.3 billion of committed capital across four funds. ShoreView partners with family or entrepreneurial-owned companies across many sectors, including engineered products, distribution, industrial services, bu…
Founded in 2002, ShoreView is a Minneapolis-based private equity firm that has raised over $1.3 billion of committed capital across four funds. ShoreView partners with family or entrepreneurial-owned companies across many sectors, including engineered products, distribution, industrial services, business services, healthcare, and niche consumer products. Shoreview structures a variety of acquisition, recapitalization and build-up transactions, typically in businesses with revenues ranging between $20 million and $300 million.
The Partners at ShoreView have completed over 100 lower middle-market transactions together over the past several years. Our commitment to partnering with entrepreneurial companies in the lower middle market has resulted in a highly successful track record. The team has a broad and complementary array of transactional, legal, financial and operating skills and has substantial, relevant prior career experience in areas of corporate law, senior lending and other sectors of private equity.
Investment Criteria: Private companies seeking liquidity for their owners, or funding for acquisitions or organic growth. Corporate divestitures will also be considered. Transaction size typically $20 to $200 million. Larger investments are made through co-investment with our limited partners. Entrepreneurial, committed management capable of running the business on a day-to-day basis. We are generally attracted to manufacturing, distribution and services businesses with a solid record of performance, strong market position and good growth prospects. We will consider investing on either a control or minority basis. Established companies in North America with operating profits between $5 and $40 million.
Industry Experience Since 1995, the Partners of ShoreView have invested in over 100 companies in a broad range of industries. In particular, we have specific and deep experience in: Proprietary plastic products Axygen, Inc. Protective Industries Rohrer Corporation World Wide Packaging Industrial Services Abrasive Products Hamilton Engineering Progressive Environmental Niche Manufacturing Distribution BBB Industries Niagara Thermal Products TMI International Twinco Romax Consumer Products Market Day Martin Logan Paradigm Renegade Experienced buyer
We have strong lender relationships and have never failed to close a transaction due to an inability to finance the transaction. We have seven senior professionals and we dedicate extensive resources to close on a timely basis. 23 Transactions Since 2003 were Sourced Through Buy-Side Advisors
We know how to operate in situations that are not "packaged" for sale. We are able to complete due diligence with limited information. We are experienced with unique situations that arise with family and entrepreneur owned businesses. We Structure Compelling Economics for Buy-Side Deal Sources. We clarify relationships through written fee agreements. We do retained engagements and/or blanket.
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Recent Transactions (29)
ShoreView Industries
Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing
acquired
Confidential Company
October 2023
ShoreView Industries
Health Care Services
invested in
American Eye Associates
December 2018
ShoreView Industries
Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Paint, Varnish,
invested in
Winzer Corporation
September 2017
ShoreView Industries
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)
acquired
Spring USA
September 2016
ShoreView Industries
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical glassware made from purchased glass, Medical glassware made in glass making plants
invested in
Edstrom Holdings
February 2016
ShoreView Industries
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire draw
invested in
Pacific Aerospace and Electronics
July 2015
ShoreView Industries
Apparel & Textiles
invested in
Mori Lee LLC
July 2014
ShoreView Industries
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Residential Building Construction, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufactur
invested in
RollEase Inc
August 2013
ShoreView Industries
Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Residential Building Construction, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufactur
acquired
MI Windows and Doors
January 2013
ShoreView Industries
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire draw
invested in
Tex Tech Industries
November 2012
ShoreView Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
acquired
CASS Polymers
July 2012
ShoreView Industries
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Safety Equipment Manufacturing
invested in
Fabreeka International Holdings, Inc.
April 2011
ShoreView Industries
Electric Power Generation, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
acquired
Thermshield, LLC
March 2011
ShoreView Industries
acquired
BBB Industries, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
American-De Rosa Lamparts, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Angelle Concrete, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Protective Industries, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Renegade / Kibbi, LLC
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Southern Waste Services, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Niagara Thermal Products, LLC
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Paradigm Electronics, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Abrasive Products & Equipment
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
TMI, LLC
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Twinco Romax, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
World Wide Packaging, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Hamilton Engineering, Inc.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
Market Day Corporation
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
acquired
MartinLogan, Ltd.
October 2010
ShoreView Industries
Food Manufacturing
acquired
Rohrer
October 2009
Sectors ShoreView Industries serves:
Manufacturing
Industrials
Business Services
Distribution
Health Care
Materials
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