ACME Cosmetic Components
Our team advised ACME Cosmetic Components on its sale to Federal Tool & Engineering.
Transaction Details
Sell-Side Advisor
Year: 2024
Client: ACME Cosmetic Components
Industry: Industrials & Manufacturing
Hedquarters: Seacaucus, NJ
Website: www.acmecomponents.com
Overview
Completed by the Vantage Investment Banking team under a prior firm, ACME Cosmetic Components, a global manufacturer of stamped metal components for the color cosmetics industry, has been acquired by Federal Tool & Engineering
About ACME Cosmetic Components
Headquartered in New Jersey with additional operations in China, ACME Cosmetic Components manufactures standard and custom metal godets used to package high-end cosmetics such as blush, powder, lipstick, eyeshadow, and nail polish. ACME serves a global customer base including prestigious brands such as Estee Lauder, Revlon, Loreal, Maybelline, and Coty. ACME was a portfolio company of Foundation Investment Partners and Kirtland Capital Partners, both acting as private equity firms focusing investments on lower middle market businesses.
About Foundation Investment Partners
Founded in 2009, Foundation Investment Partners is a private equity firm focusing investments on niche manufacturers, high-value distributors, outsourced business service providers, and select software developers. The firm looks to build collaborative relationships with management teams, providing capital and support to strengthen long-term performance and expansion.
About Kirtland Capital Partners
Headquartered in Orange Village, OH, Kirtland Capital Partners has a 40 year track record of investing in lower middle-market companies across niche manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Kirtland typically targets companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues greater than $10MM.
About Federal Tool & Engineering
A portfolio company of Milwaukee-based private equity firm, Generation Growth Capital, Federal Tool & Engineering is a contract manufacturer of metal stampings, fabrications, and assemblies to leading OEMs in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and Mexico. Federal Tool & Engineering’s parts and assemblies go into commercial and industrial generators, commercial foodservice equipment, commercial and vehicle lighting and steering, communication equipment, and medical applications.
About Generation Growth Capital
Generation Growth Capital is a Milwaukee-based lower-middle market investment firm that partners with manufacturing, service, and distribution businesses. The firm focuses on investing in companies with proven profitability and sustainable niches, typically with enterprise values under $30MM and revenues from $5MM to $50MM.
