July 24, 2024
SealedBid Marketing (“SealedBid”/“SBM”), a Mergers & Acquisitions firm focused on lower mid-market companies, is excited to announce that SBM is now a division of BGM, a nationally recognized top 200 accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. BGM and SealedBid have referred clients to each other and enjoyed a collaborative relationship over the last 30 years. With the addition of SealedBid, BGM’s team now boasts 170 skilled professionals. Click here to read the full announcement!
Successful Transaction!
Structures Wood Care, Inc. (“SWC”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, develops and markets premium exterior wood finish and coating products. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Nisswa, Minnesota, SWC services residential and commercial customers throughout North America. SWA Inc is led by experienced business operators looking to build on the historical success of Structures Wood Care. By partnering with the existing team and leveraging SWC’s national dealer network, the new owners expect to accelerate growth!
May 22, 2024
Blake Johnson attended the Northwest Suburban Pheasants Forever banquet on May 22, 2024. The banquet took place a the Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Pheasants Forever’s mission is to conserve pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy.
“Where are they now?” Spotlight Series!
SealedBid is excited to announce the third “Where Are They Now?” from the three-part Spotlight Series! This “Where Are They Now?” highlights John Oslund, president of KA Medical, LLC. Read about how John and his team remain key R&D resources for the acquirer now nearly two years post-transaction “Where Are They Now?” page.
New Buy-Side Opportunity!
This Company serves customers throughout North America and specializes in providing quality general merchandise at low prices. Our Client is seeking to acquire complementary catalog, e-commerce and merchandising businesses to accelerate growth!
New Acquisition Opportunity!
This Company develops, produces and markets metal-ion based antimicrobial solutions that utilize proprietary specialty chemical formulations to create superior performance, cost benefits, aesthetics, and sustainability to end-products. The Company is seeking a strategic acquirer to accelerate commercialization and leverage its proprietary antimicrobial performance additive technology to enter additional markets.
November 10th, 2022
Jerry Clark and Blake Johnson attended the 24th annual Industrial and Economic Development Summit on November 10th. This half-day event took place at the Golden Valley Country Club.
Successful Transaction!
CRI Recycling Service Inc., dba CRI Environmental Solutions (“CRI”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, is a commercial waste management company headquartered in Woodville, Wisconsin. With 25+ years of success, CRI provides consumable absorbent cleaning products and disposal services to industrial customers across 22 states. Brass Ring Capital, Inc. (“Brass Ring”) is a private investment firm focused exclusively on ownership transitions for small businesses, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. By partnering with management, Brass Ring looks to build on CRI’s long-term success!
Successful Transaction!
SIM Supply, Inc. (“SIM Supply”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, is an E-Commerce retailer headquartered in Hibbing, Minnesota. The Company has nearly 40 years of success servicing mining & industrial customers both locally and internationally. Innovative Office Solutions LLC (“Innovative”) acquired SIM Supply as an effort to expand the Company’s “E-Tailer” sales channel. Innovative is a premier woman-owned business and one of the largest office solutions companies in the country. With the addition of SIM Supply’s marketplace expertise and strong northern Minnesota presence, the combined teams are well positioned to continue growth!
New Acquisition Opportunity!
As an established leader in recycling for non-hazardous waste, the Company has taken a consultative approach to improving customers waste disposal practices by providing a turnkey solution with environmental goals in mind.
June 11, 2024
SealedBid participated in the ACG 2024 Upper Midwest Capital Connection on June 11th, 2024. This was a networking and educational event for dealmakers in the Upper Midwest and was held at the Marriott City Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Successful Transaction!
Interlaken Golf Club, Incorporated (“IGC”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, has a 100-year history. IGC has been acquired by InterLaken Golf Club LLC & InterLaken Golf Course LLC with the intent to keep golf in Fairmont, Minnesota indefinitely.
July 25th, 2023
SealedBid attended the 39th MPMA Open Golf Classic. This full day event was held at Bunker Golf Course in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on July 25th, 2023.
New Acquisition Opportunity!
This Company develops, produces and markets metal-ion based antimicrobial solutions that utilize proprietary specialty chemical formulations to create superior performance, cost benefits, aesthetics, and sustainability to end-products. The Company is seeking a strategic acquirer to accelerate commercialization and leverage its proprietary antimicrobial performance additive technology to enter additional markets.
February 2nd, 2023
Blake Johnson went to the Fire & Ice event, hosted by Spectrum Commercial Services and Integrated Consulting Services, LLC. The event was held at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, MN.
Acquisition Opportunity!
Founded over 20 years ago by experienced industry professionals, this Company develops and markets premium wood finish and coating products. An acquirer can look to leverage an established brand name, innovative products and healthy gross margins to create exponential growth!
Successful Transaction!
Northland Pallet Inc. (“NPI”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, is a premier pallet solutions provider headquartered in Hugo, Minnesota. With over 20 years of success, NPI services customers across the state of Minnesota and north-western Wisconsin. Kamps, Inc. (“Kamps”) is a full-service national pallet company, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With the addition of NPI’s new market expertise, the acquisition builds upon Kamps‘ core mission of delivering customer-centric pallet services on a national scale.
Congratulations, Jerry!
In 2022, Jerry Clark made a hole-in-one TWO times on two separate rounds within a MONTH of each other!
July 28th, 2022
Blake Johnson participated in the Minnesota Future Farmers of America (“FFA”) Foundation’s 19th annual golf tournament! The event was held at Island Pine Golf Course in Atwater, Minnesota on July 18th, 2022. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
New Acquisition Opportunity!
SealedBid is exclusively representing a Cheese Manufacturing Facility. This premier cheese facility has successfully produced quality Italian cheese products in its current configuration for more than two decades.
May 21, 2024
SealedBid went to the ACG Minnesota Chapter May Luncheon: Trends on the Buy-Side of M&A. This event took place at the Minneapolis Club in downtown Minneapolis on May 21st, 2024. During the luncheon, a panel discussed the intricacies of buy-side dynamics, sharing invaluable lessons and trend analyses providing insight into successful acquisitions.
Successful Transaction!
Dyne Technologies, LLC (“Dyne”), exclusively represented by SealedBid, is an independent testing laboratory. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Woodbury, Minnesota, Dyne services customers throughout the world and specializes in compliance testing of fire sprinkler heads, firefighting foams, antifreeze solutions and dry chemical agents. The National Fire Protection Association® established a separate, fully-owned company to complete acquisitions that support its mission. A subsidiary of NFPA Global Solutions, Inc. acquired Dyne as the first acquisition in that effort. Together, Dyne and NFPA Global Solutions will be able to increase global reach, impacting safety through effective fire suppression compliance.
July 27th, 2023
Blake Johnson participated in the Minnesota Future Farmers of America (“FFA”) Foundation’s 20th annual golf tournament! The event took place at Island Pine Golf Course in Atwater, Minnesota on July 27th, 2022. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
New Acquisition Opportunity!
SealedBid is excited to announce a three part “Where Are They Now?” Spotlight Series! The first “Where Are They Now?” from the series highlights Jeff Roberts, past president and founder of Harvest Tec, Inc. Read about Jeff’s post-transaction life and how things have come full circle for this agricultural entrepreneur by visiting our “Where Are They Now?” page.
November 18th, 2022
Jerry Clark attended the 20th Annual Wine Tasting/Fundraising event for Charity at Brookview Golden Valley, hosted by TMA’s Minnesota Chapter.
November 18th, 2022
Jerry Clark attended the 20th Annual Wine Tasting/Fundraising event for Charity at Brookview Golden Valley, hosted by TMA’s Minnesota Chapter.
Acquisition Opportunity!
SealedBid is exclusively representing a Branded Mobile Technology Company. This Company has established itself as a premier international supplier of consumer electronic products for numerous mobile and outdoor applications.
January 25th, 2022
Jerry was a participant in the Private Equity Roundtable “State of the Middle Market 2022” hosted by Fredrikson & Byron P.A. and GF Data held via Zoom!
Acquisition Opportunity!
SealedBid is exclusively representing a Pallet Manufacturer. For over 20 years, this Company has manufactured new & reconstructed wood pallets.
June 14th, 2022
SealedBid was a Corporate Sponsor at the 2022 Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (“CMMA“) Golf Social! This was the fourth year in a row that SealedBid was a Corporate Sponsor at this event. The Golf Social took place at the Wapicada Golf Club on June 14th, 2022 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.