Blackford Capital Acquires Artificial Turf Supply, Accelerates Growth Of Patio Consolidation Portfolio
Blackford Capital Acquires Artificial Turf Supply, Accelerates Growth Of Patio Consolidation Portfolio
11/30/22, 2:12 PM
Location
grand rapidsIndustry
venture capital
manufacturing
Blackford Capital ("Blackford"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Carlsbad, California-based Artificial Turf Supply (ATS), a manufacturer, distributor and internet-based supplier of high-quality synthetic and artificial turf products with applications across residential, commercial playground, pet and athletics in both B2B and B2C segments in the United States.
Company Info
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Company info
Founded in 2010, Blackford Capital is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Blackford Capital makes majority control investments in founder and family-owned, lower middle-market manufacturing, industrials, and distribution. Currently, Blackford Capital has eleven portfolio companies. Blackford and their team members have received a number of recognitions over the past several years, including M&A Adviser Private Equity Firm of the year, Corp. Magazine Small Company of the Year (Michigan), GR Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year (West Michigan), numerous recognitions on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies list and M&A Adviser Private Equity Professional of the Year (Martin Stein).