Minneapolis, MN, March 2014– Spell Capital announces an investment in GAF Manufacturing, LLC (“GAF”) dba Midwest Plastic Products. The GAF transaction represents the third portfolio company investment in Spell’s Fund IV.GAF, with facilities in Wisconsin and Iowa, primarily manufactures and markets plastic drain tile, fittings and pipe accessories. The majority of GAF’s products are sold to farmers and...Read More
Minneapolis, MN, December 2013– Spell Capital announces Vesta Card Manufacturing has been acquired by American Card Services, which is a portfolio company of Spell Capital Partners.American Card Services acquired the assets of Vesta Card Manufacturing located in Scottsdale, AZ. Vesta has specialized in the design, printing, personalization, mailing, and distribution of plastic cards for the loyalty,...Read More
Data Manufacturing, St. Louis, Missouri, (dba: American Card Services) is a leading manufacturer of printed gift and loyalty cards for global retail merchant payment processors. American Card Services has developed a niche expertise in manufacturing and fulfilling short run gift card orders for retailers around the United States. The company’s proprietary order entry software interface enables...Read More
Engineered Products Co., Waterloo, Iowa, (dba: Filter Minder) is the leading brand for transportation filter monitoring products. The Company’s products include a full line of air and fuel filter monitors, sensors, gauges and switches. Formed over 30 years ago, the Filter Minder line of filter monitoring devices can be found on a wide variety of applications throughout...Read More
Norshield Security Products is the industry leader in attack protection systems providing the most comprehensive security product offering in the industry. Norshield products include steel and aluminum blastresistant, bullet-resistant, and attack-resistant doors, windows, and guard enclosures. Additionally, Norshield offers perimeter security systems including fencing and vehicle barrier systems to protect against vehicleintrusion at secure facilities.Providing detailed specifications and engineering drawings, Norshield is the...Read More
Spell Capital has acquired a majority interest in Pacific Production Technologies (PPT), a leading capital goods manufacturer. PPT, through its Brown Machinery division, is the largest North American and third largest worldwide manufacturer of continuous and cut-sheetthermoforming machines. Through its Pacific Press Technologies division, PPT is the largest North American manufacturer of hydraulic presses, press brakes and shears. PPT CEO Mike Stein and his team will continue...Read More
