Blue Point Capital Partners, in conjunction with its portfolio company, Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC, producer of carbon steel coupling and fittings has recently declared the acquisition of Lakeshore Fittings, Inc., a full-scale designer and manufacturer of standard and custom precision machined brass, eco-brass, stainless steel and aluminium fittings for gas distribution, plumbing and hydraulic industries.
“For over 35 years, Lakeshore has been a leading provider of brass, eco-brass, stainless steel and aluminum fittings to its customer base,” said Sean Ward, a partner with Blue Point. “The addition of Lakeshore adds new material capability to Alco’s lineup of carbon steel machining solutions, creating immediate opportunities to work closely with customers to design custom fittings in various sizes and materials. Alco and Lakeshore are an excellent strategic fit.”
Bill Kowal, chairman of Alco, added, “Lakeshore’s strong reputation is a result of the company’s multiple machining processes, proven manufacturing capabilities, and well-developed engineering and operations network. The addition of Lakeshore will further enhance Alco’s solid manufacturing and engineering capabilities, and the combination of our two companies will allow us to better serve our customers.”