March 27, 2025
Blake Johnson attended a March Madness Happy Hour, celebrating the 2025 NCAA tournament. This event was organized by Northern Lakes Capital at Lyon’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis on February 27th.
February 25, 2025
SealedBid participated in the 2025 M&A Update, hosted by Redpath and Company on February 25th. This event was held at the Midland Hills Golf Course in Roseville, Minnesota. A panel provided insights regarding the market’s performance in 2024, expectations for 2025, and some common discussion points for business owners going through succession planning.
New Acquisition Opportunity!
This longstanding Company manufactures promotional & commemorative products as well as identity products for customers nationwide. Through technology and innovation, the Company offers high quality commercial and consumer solutions with very impressive response time service. An acquirer can look to leverage an established Company with strong management, timeless products, and multiple avenues for near-term and long-term growth. View additional information about B2824.
February 3, 2025
SealedBid is excited to announce a newly published Case Study! This Case Study is a Special Founder’s Spotlight that showcases the pro bono efforts of Jerry Clark, the SealedBid team, and others in facilitating a sale that saved Interlaken Golf Club (“IGC”). This passion project, while difficult, proved to have a positive outcome for an entire community in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Read the full IGC Case study by visiting our Case Studies page.
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!
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!
This Company is a key partner to mining operations, construction contractors, and industrial service firms in the Upper Midwest. With a specialized service offering, the Company has a well-established niche with long-standing customers and limited competition. The Company is seeking an acquirer to facilitate an ownership transition. This is a great acquisition opportunity for a Strategic or Synergistic acquirer looking to create growth through added services and products. View additional information about B2804.
February 12, 2025
SealedBid took part in Spectrum‘s 5th annual Fire & Ice event on February 12th. This ice fishing event was at Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka.
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.
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.
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!
March 13, 2025
Allison Parnell took part in ACG‘s Young Professionals Game Show Social on March 13th. The Game Show Social was held at the Game Show Studio in Roseville, Minnesota. Allison was able to join fellow M&A professionals for a high-energy showdown featuring classic game show challenges.
January 29, 2025
Blake Johnson joined the State of the Middle Market Roundtable event, organized by Fredrikson on January 29th. This event took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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!
February 6, 2025
Blake Johnson was invited to Northstar‘s 25th Annual Ice Fishing Event on February 6th at Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake. This event included networking and a variety of ice activities!
New Acquisition Opportunity!
This Company is a key third-party partner to attorneys and law firms providing niche administrative and support services. By focusing on excellent customer support and efficient processes, the Company has grown a nationwide customer base. The service model has demonstrated significant organic revenue growth as well as generated repeat business and customer loyalty. The Company is seeking a complementary acquirer to facilitate continued growth and the transition of ownership. View additional information about B2814.
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, 2023. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
“Where are they now?” Spotlight Series!
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.
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.