Central Valley Fund II (“CVF”), a California-based private equity firm, announced today that it has provided $3.66M in Mezzanine debt and equity capital to support the acquisition of Precision Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. (“PMM” or the “Company”) in partnership with management, led by Kirk Morton, and Socius Capital (“Socius”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Based in Eugene, Oregon, PMM is a leading industrial, specialty rotary valve, rotary feeder, and screw conveyor manufacturer, providing technical and mission critical products to more than 1,000 end users, cement plants, wood, and paper mills, and energy and mineral industries. PMM’s products are designed to convey virtually any dry, granular, or powdery material. The Company’s tight product tolerances, high-quality materials, and finishes are ideal for abrasive substances such as fly ash, coal, coke, diatomaceous earth, and pebble lime.
PMM’s management team will continue to be led by Kirk Morton, President, who has been leading the company’s daily sales and production operations since 2010 and will continue to lead the Company and with a significant investment.
“With the support of CVF and Socius, PMM will accelerate its long-held strategy of expanding its geographic footprint and broad portfolio of mission-critical products and services through both organic and acquisition growth initiatives,” said Kirk Morton. “PMM has a demonstrated track record of growth, and we will continue to improve PMM’s position as a valued partner to our customers and vendors. We are very excited about our partnership with CVF and Socius and our shared vision for the next phase of growth for PMM.”
Jose Blanco, Partner at CVF, said, “As a leading independent provider of rotary valves, feeders, and screw conveyors, PMM has a strong reputation for technical expertise, customer service, and a broad product and service offering required to serve a diverse set of end markets. The Company’s impressive track record of growth and strong management presents an attractive opportunity for investment. We look forward to working with Kirk Morton, his senior management team, and the entire PMM organization to support the future growth of the Company.”
“We were attracted to PMM by the fact that they focus on the most challenging applications for moving granular materials, and offer a product that outperforms all of their competition,” said David Woodward, Managing Director at Socius. “Nonetheless, these products are still subject to significant ‘wear and tear’ and consequently an important portion of their revenue stream involves replacement or rebuilding of existing products. Support for PMM’s continuing role as a leading manufacturer of industrial products is a central tenet of our investment strategy.”
Started in 1977, Precision Machine & Manufacturing has grown from a small machine shop into a complete OEM facility and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading designers and manufacturers of precision rotary valves, feeders, and screw conveyor material handling systems and components.
PMM initially targeted the wood products industry with high-quality feeders and screw conveyors. With the introduction of the modular PMV® rotary valve, the company expanded its reach into the co-generation, mining, cement, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, among others.
PMM also manufacturers feeders and parts for the blower truck industry, and offers custom machining and fabrication services, utilizing the latest CNC and robotic equipment.
About Central Valley Fund
The Central Valley Fund was established in 2005 and to finance later stage growth and buyouts through mezzanine and preferred equity investments and manages over $140 million in committed capital. The fund has offices in Davis, CA and Fresno, CA.
It is focused on making investments in California’s Central Valley and throughout Western U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.centralvalleyfund.com.
Socius Capital is an independent private equity sponsor that focuses on recapitalizations of businesses in the lower middle market, located in the western and southeastern United States. Companies of interest typically have $2-6 mm in EBITDA, and an in-place management team, looking for an active financial partner to help the business achieve its growth objectives.
Socius Capital operates from offices in Idaho, Florida, and Georgia. For more information: www.sociuscapital.com.
Precision Machine & Manufacturing
Ph. 530-757-7004 ext. 227
Dave Woodward, Managing Director
