Industrial & Manufacturing

Once the cornerstone of the U.S. economy, the industrial/manufacturing sector has continued to evolve. Having achieved new heights of operational intelligence and efficiency, it’s a model worthy of global emulation. GulfStar has in-depth expertise conducting transactions on behalf of industrial and manufacturing clients, exceeding expectations through uncommon insights. 

Sub-industries include

  • Building Products
  • Construction Materials
  • Environmental and Recycling
  • Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Packaging
  • Product Distribution
  • Specialty Manufacturing
  • Steel Service and Fabrication
  • Valve and Flow Control


Audax Group
has completed the acquisition of

Distribution International, Inc.

Gateway Packaging Company
has completed a majority recapitalization with

Saw Mill Capital

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
has been acquired by

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

Warren Alloy, Inc.
has been acquired by

Allied Fitting, L.P.

Demay International, LLC
has been acquired by

HitecVision Private Equity

Storage & Processors, Inc.
has been acquired by

Steel Products, Inc.

Tulsa Power Holding Corp.
acquisition, refinancing, and working capital funding

Senior Secured Loan

Southline Metal Products Company - Drums Division
has been acquired by

Greif Inc.

Federal Flange, Ltd.
has been acquired by

KRG Capital Partners LLC

Metaltech Service Center, Ltd.
has completed a majority recapitalization with

Linx Capital Partners

Alpha Circuits, Inc.
has been acquired by

TS3 Technology, Inc.

Polyfoam Products
has been acquired by

3M Company

Southline Metal Products Company - Pail Division
has been acquired by

Cleveland Steel Container Corporation

B27, LLC
has been acquired by

Champlain Capital Partners

Trinity Steel Fabricators, Inc.
has completed a majority recapitalization with

CapStreet Group

The Tetralene Companies
has been acquired by

Simrit

Sovereign Business Forms, Inc.
has been recapitalized by

Equus Total Returns, Inc.

Conservatek Industries, Inc.
has been acquired by

CST Industries, Inc.

Smith Equipment & Rental Services, Inc.
has completed a recapitalization with

Valor Equity Partners

Vernon Tool Company, Ltd.
has been acquired by

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc

Travis Enterprises, Inc.
has been acquired by

Harbert Private Equity Fund II, LLC