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Celebrating 40 Years! 1984 – 2024

You’ve Put Everything Into Your Business. Let DAK Help You Get The Most Out Of It.

Buying, selling, or merging a business can be the culmination of your life’s work. Your results should be nothing less than extraordinary. DAK has been providing critical M&A strategic guidance, expert execution, and tenacious advocacy to middle-market business owners for over 40 years. That’s what we call “The Mid-Market, Maximized.”

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The DAK Group Announces IMS Technology Services Partners With Gainline Capital to Drive National Expansion

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IMS Technology Services, based in Garnet Valley, PA, is a leading provider of event staging and audiovisual integration solutions.

Leveraging deep industry expertise and strong connections within the ProAV and workplace technology sectors, DAK led a highly competitive process that attracted strong interest from top-tier strategic and financial acquirers. This process identified multiple high-caliber potential partners for IMS, with Gainline Capital ultimately emerging as the ideal fit to support IMS’ continued expansion.

Gainline recognized and valued the strong legacy and culture built by IMS’ founders, committing to preserving the company’s proven model while providing the resources needed for its next phase of growth. With Gainline’s backing, IMS is poised to enhance its capabilities, expand its service offerings, and accelerate its national growth—all while maintaining the core values and customer-centric approach that have made it successful.

The DAK Group Announces Sale of Mat-Pac, Inc. to ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC), a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners

PRESS RELEASE

Mat-Pac Inc. is a leading supplier of paper, plastic, aluminum, and sustainable packaging solutions, with expertise in global sourcing, private labeling, and contract packaging for the North American foodservice and JanSan markets.

The DAK Group led a highly competitive process highlighting Mat-Pac’s 35+ year leadership position in the North American foodservice and janitorial/sanitation (JanSan) markets. This positioning garnered much interest from both Strategic and Financial investors, with ACR, a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners, ultimately emerging as the ideal partner.

This acquisition allows ACR to further develop strong customer relations to expand and increase Mat-Pac’s already extensive reach, capabilities, and global sourcing approach.

TED Supply has been acquired by BradyPLUS, Building a Nationwide Powerhouse for JanSan, Foodservice, & Industrial Packaging

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TED Supply, of Elizabeth, NJ, is a single-source distributor of JanSan supplies, foodservice, and a wide range of other products for not-for-profit, healthcare, real estate, and property management clients in the New York metropolitan area.

DAK led a strategic sell-side process for TED Supply; emphasizing the Company’s vast JanSan and foodservice product offerings, unique customer base and industry-leading margin profile alongside their core, customer-first operating strategy.

The strategic partnership between TED Supply and BradyPlus will expand the product offerings for current customers while also opening doors to new markets. Moreover, the collaboration will create operational efficiencies and unlock additional synergies between the two companies.

The DAK Group Announces Kenneth J. Sole & Associates Has Been Acquired by SRM (Strategic Resource Management)

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Kenneth J. Sole & Associates (KJS), a leading information technology consulting firm specializing in application processing systems and advanced technology solutions for financial institutions, has been acquired by SRM (Strategic Resource Management).

Leveraging its leadership position as a trusted and extensive technology consulting firm, DAK served as exclusive buy-side advisor to KJS, leading a competitive process garnering interest from both Strategic and Financial investors, with SRM emerging as the ideal partner.

This acquisition comes on the heels of increased market demand for technology partners who can help financial institutions adopt and operate modern core banking systems. With this acquisition, SRM, a leading vendor for Contracts, Strategy Payments, and Technology Advisory Services, expands its services to include core systems optimization and conversion support. 

Diamond Chemical Company has received an investment from Graycliff Partners

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Diamond Chemical Company, headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of hygiene chemicals for laundering, ware wash, floor care, sanitizing, and pool care. Diamond serves 1,000+ customers across diversified industries such as food service, commercial laundry, specialty retail, and many others.

The DAK Group led a highly competitive process highlighting Diamond’s 90+ year legacy and comprehensive product offering. This positioning garnered much interest from both Strategic and Financial investors, ultimately Graycliff Partners emerged as the ideal partner.

Diamond, with backing from Graycliff Partners, will leverage its existing platform to execute on organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

Strong Man Safety Products has been acquired by PearlWeave Netting Corp.

Strong Man Tombstone
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Strong Man Safety Products, headquartered in Pompton Plains, NJ, is a national distributor of job-site safety products utilized in a variety of applications and multiple seasons.

DAK led a strategic sell-side process for Strong Man; emphasizing the Company’s strong history and brand reputation as well as its diverse range of of debris netting, weather enclosures, fall protection, & containment products.

Strong Man’s strategic partnership with PearlWeave will provide a wider range of products for existing customers as well as access to new markets. Additionally, a combination between the two companies will result in operational efficiencies and other synergies.

BMS Bearings has been acquired by Next Point Bearings Group

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BMS Bearings is known for their high-quality products servicing customers throughout the United States and Canada, in a wide range of industries for 65+ years. Customers have depended on BMS for its extensive portfolio of stocked high-quality products, same day shipping and hands-on, knowledgeable customer service.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for BMS Bearings by positioning their extensive inventory and superior customer service, which were key characteristics attractive to Next Point Bearings.

This acquisition allows Next Point Bearings to further develop strong customer relations to expand and increase its already extensive category offering for standard and hard to find bearings for distributors, rebuilders, and OEMs.

Idan Foods has been acquired by Woodland Foods

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Idan Foods, headquartered in Hawthorne, NJ., is a manufacturer and developer of breading and batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. With a strong portfolio of branded offerings, custom solution development services for customers, and a strong focus on high quality products and customer service. 

DAK led a sell-side process for Idan Foods by positioning their 46-year legacy of high-quality offerings that are perfect for high-growth foodservice operators, large established foodservice distributors, and innovative industrial customers throughout the United States which were key characteristics attractive to Woodland Foods.

This acquisition allows Woodland Foods to further develop strong customer relations to expand and increase its already extensive channel reach, culinary capabilities, and global sourcing approach.

The Atlantic Club (TAC) has been acquired by Genesis Health Clubs

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The Atlantic Club (TAC) is an award-winning Health, Fitness, Wellness Center, and Spa nestled on a 42-acre campus in Manasquan, NJ, with a satellite campus in Red Bank, NJ. The Manasquan facility is known for its comprehensive services that include a state-of- the art fitness center.

DAK created a competitive process, identifying a number of high-quality acquirers for TAC. Genesis Health Clubs emerged as the ideal partner to join forces with The Atlantic Club, bringing more solutions to existing clients and will continue to provide the same great product they’ve enjoyed for years.

This transaction has provided TAC the opportunity to gain a strategic partner to accelerate their vision of growth.

Tryco Tool & Manufacturing has been acquired by Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS)

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Tryco Tool & Manufacturing Inc., a leading metal stamping job shop specializing in precision stamping and sub-assemblies of Orange, NJ has been acquired by Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS) headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut.

ESC – Environmental Systems Corp. has been acquired by Fidelity Building Services Group

ESC Fidelity
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Environmental Systems Corporation, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut has a rich 50+ year history as a building automation integrator that has grown into a complement of energy solution-based offerings delivering savings and greenhouse gas reductions to a marquee client roster. ESC has been acquired by Fidelity Building Services Group.

DAK created a competitive process by leveraging ESC’s deep expertise and relationships, identifying a number of potential, high-quality financial and strategic acquirers. By positioning ESC’s strong customer retention, comprehensive services offering, and a strong team, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.

Fidelity’s extensive experience and expertise in technical building services and solutions for the commercial and industrial facilities has afforded ESC the opportunity to gain a strategic partner to accelerate their vision of growth. ESC’s customers will in-turn benefit from Fidelity’s broad suite of services bringing more solutions to existing clients and providing the infrastructure to scale services to meet a broader audience.

Adtech Systems has been acquired by AVI SPL, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partner

Adtech
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Adtech Systems is a leading New England-based visual collaboration solutions company that provides enterprise-grade managed and professional services, technology solutions, and proactive support for video collaboration, integrated workspaces, and digital signage deployments to enterprise users on a national and global basis.

Leveraging its deep expertise and relationships within the ProAV and broader workplace technology ecosystem, DAK created a competitive process, identifying a number of high-quality financial and strategic acquirers for Adtech. AVI-SPL, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, emerged as the ideal partner to join forces with, bringing more solutions to existing clients and providing the infrastructure to scale services to meet a broader audience.

This acquisition provides Adtech customers with a comprehensive suite of IT-related services that will support and enhance the full lifecycle of unified communications, collaboration, and experience technology solutions while significantly enhancing AVI-SPL’s presence in the New England market.

VCI – Emergency Vehicle Specialists recapitalized by Tightrope Capital & NewSpring Capital

VCI Tombstone
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VCI is the preeminent full lifecycle sales and service provider of emergency ambulance solutions to first aid squads, EMS organizations, fire departments, hospital organizations, municipalities, and private medical transport companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region. VCI was recapitalized by private equity firms Tightrope Capital Partners and NewSpring Capital.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for VCI, generating multiple offers from a wide range of strategic buyers and financial sponsors. By positioning the combination of VCI’s market leadership position, comprehensive services offering, strong manufacturer relationships, and robust backlog, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.

The acquisition provides the shareholders of VCI an opportunity to accelerate its growth strategy by expanding its core ambulance business, building out the value-added segments of conversions and remounts, implementing operational improvements, and pursuing acquisitions with the help of its new partners. Tightrope and NewSpring have an opportunity to leverage VCI’s strong management team and operating platform to build a multi-regional player in emergency ambulance solutions.

Machinery Services Corp. & Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc. has been acquired by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners

Machinery Services tombstone
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Machinery Services Corp. and Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc is a leading provider of turnkey electrical & mechanical field service contracting services to high-profile industrial, municipal, infrastructure, and transportation customers. MSC&RPM was acquired by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners as a platform company.

DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for MSC&RPM. DAK successfully positioned MSC&RPM’s 44-year track record of providing custom-tailored, field service for mission critical infrastructure in sectors, such as, water and wastewater, pump, industrial contracting, and rotational equipment repair solutions throughout the Northeast and mid-atlantic region.

Hidden Harbor’s belief that great companies are built on a strong group of people as their foundation, will continue to support Rich Taylor, MSC&RPM President, along with his full team to continue to drive the company and expand it to the next level.

Focus Forward Skilled Care has been acquired by Sonas Home Health Care

Focus Forward Tombstone
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Focus Forward Skilled Care LLC is a leading, multi-site provider of skilled pediatric home health care services based in Orlando, Florida. Originally founded in the mid 2010’s, they are renowned for their high standard of care to at-risk, high acuity pediatric patient populations. Focus Forward was acquired by Sonas Home Healthcare, a leading provider of pediatric and skilled health care services.

DAK served as the exclusive investment banker and financial advisor to FFSC initiating and managing the entire transaction process. DAK conducted a highly strategic buyer search to identify a set of exceptional acquirers of which Sonas Home Health Care emerged as the superior partner to bring these two leading companies together.

The owners of Focus Forward Skilled Care have created a superior company built with a focus on a high standard of care and strong patient outcomes. With this transaction, they have been able to extend their services to an even broader patient community with a strategic partner which will accelerate the company’s growth.