Articles from HC Private Investments

HC Private Investments (“HCPI”), a Chicago-based family office, today announced the formation of Artisan Bakery (the “Company”), a premium baked goods and snack manufacturer, through the acquisitions of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers. With a combined heritage dating back to 1901 and a national manufacturing footprint, Artisan Bakery is uniquely positioned to deliver premium, indulgent bakery products across retail and co-manufacturing channels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Prince Industries (“Prince”), a leading precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company and HC Private Investments (“HCPI”) portfolio company, announced the successful acquisition of Keystone Precision & Engineering (“Keystone”). This transaction will expand Prince’s capabilities and further its market reach into aerospace, defense and medical end-markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

HC Private Investments (“HCPI”), a Chicago-based family office private equity firm, today announced that it successfully acquired QEI, Inc. (“QEI”) in partnership with the Company’s former owner and CEO, Normand Lavoie. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Prince Industries (“Prince”), a leading precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company and HC Private Investments (“HCPI”) portfolio company, today announced that it successfully acquired Precision Shapes, Inc. (“PSI”) in a transaction that will significantly bolster its aerospace and defense capabilities. PSI will continue to be led by its executive team, including John Preiser and Jesse Palma. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

HC Private Investments (“HCPI”), a Chicago-based family office private equity firm, and Isleworth Capital Partners (“ICP”), today announced a strategic partnership with Prince Industries LLC (“Prince” or the “Company”), a leading precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company.

HC Private Investments (“HCPI”), a Chicago-based private investment firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Customized Distribution LLC (“CDI” or the “Company”), a leading southeast-based dedicated logistics company serving the quick service restaurant market.