Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Boss Industries, LLC
Wynnchurch Capital, a middle-market private equity firm in suburban Chicago recently announced the acquisition of air compressor maker Boss Industries.
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wynnchurch Capital, LLC (“Wynnchurch”) announced today that it has acquired Boss Industries, LLC (“Boss”). Boss is a leader in power take-off (PTO) and engine driven rotary screw air technology, offering a full line of vehicle-integrated compressors as well as vapor recovery systems. Backed by 30 years of experience, Boss provides unmatched quality, design, dependability, and product support while being dedicated to customer satisfaction.
“We are committed to driving value for all of our customers and are thrilled to partner with Wynnchurch as we continue that mission,” said Todd Hudson, President of Boss. “Wynnchurch understands the demanding needs of our customers and has the resources and expertise to help take our Company into a new phase of expansion.”
Paul Ciolino, Operating Partner at Wynnchurch, said, “Boss has built a market-leading reputation that uniquely addresses its customer’s needs through innovative design, proven quality, and unmatched reliability. We are excited to partner with Todd and his team to build on the Company’s impressive track record of growth.” Chris O’Brien, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch, added, “We believe that the Company’s industry-leading product portfolio, combined with Wynnchurch’s experience, positions Boss for continued success.”
Wynnchurch Capital is actively investing from its $1.3 billion Fund IV. In early September, Wynnchurch acquired Infra Pipe Solutions, a leading manufacturer of large diameter, high density polyethylene pipe. Other recent Wynnchurch investments include Logistik Unicorp Inc., a worldwide leader in managed clothing services and uniform solutions; Critical Process Systems Group, a leading provider of mission-critical engineered solutions for demanding industries and applications; Team Car Care, the market leader in the quick oil change segment of the “Do-It-For-Me” (“DIFM”) automotive aftermarket; and Anderson Metals, a manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, pipe nipples and related products, which are sold into the plumbing, hardware and general industrial end-markets.
About Boss Industries:
Boss Industries is a leader in power take-off (PTO) and engine driven rotary screw air technology, offering a full line of vehicle-integrated compressors as well as vapor recovery systems. Boss offers the most efficient and reliable products in the industry with innovations that allow for increased efficiency and productivity. Backed by 30 years of experience, Boss provides unmatched quality, integrity, and superior design for customers and has established itself as a leader in design, dependability, and product support while being dedicated to customer satisfaction. Boss is headquartered in La Porte, Indiana, where the Company maintains a state of the art production and design facility. For more information, please visit: www.bossair.com.
About Wynnchurch Capital:
Wynnchurch Capital, LLC, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with offices in California and Canada, was founded in 1999, and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch Capital manages a number of private equity funds with $2.2 billion of committed capital under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs and restructurings. For more information, please visit: www.wynnchurch.com.
