the lawton standard co.

The Lawton Standard Co. is a collection of foundries committed to bringing the industry into the future. The company is a specialist in high alloy and complicated metallurgical castings. Whether iron or steel, Lawton Standard is closing the generation gap in foundries, bringing manufacturing back onshore and positively impacting the community.

Initial investment: Temperform in December 2014

Add-on: C.A. Lawton in December 2019

Add-on: Damascus Steel in February 2020

Add-on: C.A. Lawton - Minster, OH in June 2020 (former foundry division of Nidec Minster)

Add-on: Penn-Mar Castings in February 2021

Add-on: Northern Iron and Machine in July 2022

Add-on: American Iron & Alloy (master distributor of Versa-Bar) in October 2022

Add-on: AMSCO Wear Products in July 2023

INTERCLEAN equipment

InterClean Equipment is an engineering, innovation, and technology pioneer in the field of large vehicle cleaning and water recycling applications. The company builds wash systems for vehicles ranging from pick-up trucks, buses, trains, aircraft and mining equipment.

Initial investment: September 2016

Add-on: Modern Wash Systems in February 2020

KSI Kitchen & Bath

The KSI family of companies operates design centers under the brand names KSI Kitchen & Bath and Cabinets Express. The companies provide cabinetry to builders, contractors, and retail customers in Michigan and Ohio.

Initial investment: October 2019

Add-on: Starlite Kitchens in March 2021

Add-on: ASA Cabinet Corp. in July 2021

paramount fence

Paramount Fence is a leading fence company providing vinyl, wood, chain link, aluminum and specialty solutions. The company has a showroom in Farmington Hills and services all of Southeast Michigan.

Initial investment: July 2021

henderson glass

Henderson Glass has a 100+ year history in the glass industry providing shower doors, mirrors, replacement insulated glass, and commercial glass storefronts throughout Michigan.

Initial investment: September 2023

Riemer Floors

Riemer Floors has a 75+ year history providing and installing carpet, luxury vinyl tile, and hardwood flooring throughout Southeast Michigan. The company serves homebuilders, multi-family developers, and retail clients.

Initial investment: September 2023

US LBM Holdings, LLC

Network of leading building material distributors across the U.S. primarily serving residential and commercial construction industries. During our six-year hold period, the company was the most acquisitive business in the industry realizing significant revenue and earnings growth.

Bryan Tolles served as member of the board of directors. Partnered with BlackEagle Partners.

Initial investment: October 2009

Exit: Acquired by Kelso & Company in August 2015

motor city INDUSTRIAl

Motor City Industrial is a value-added distributor of fasteners and related products to a wide variety of industries. In partnership with Kian Capital, our seven-year hold period realized strong organic and acquisitive growth.

Initial investment: July 2015

Exit: Acquired by AFC Industries in December 2022