Anvil International

Anvil International is a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems. The company provides the most complete suite of multi-product solutions with more than 25,000 SKUs, including branded fittings, couplings, seismic bracing, struts, pipe shields and valves for U.S. and global businesses across the industrial, mechanical, fire protection, mining and energy industries. Anvil offers its products through a curated portfolio of highly regarded brands that include AFCON, JBS, Anvil-Strut, SprinkFLEX, SPF/Anvil, Catawissa, Gruvlok, Beck, Merit, FlexHead, Basic-PSA, North Alabama Pipe, Anvil EPS and Megawatt. The company’s fully integrated operating platform provides best-in-class service, coast-to-coast distribution and a dynamic sourcing and manufacturing model with an unmatched offering of connection and support solutions.

a portfolio company of

has been acquired by

to be merged with

Flow Control Products

Situation

BlackArch was retained by Anvil and One Equity Partners to serve as the company’s financial advisor.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch leveraged its deep industrial sector and services business model expertise to achieve a superior outcome for management and the shareholders. The transaction continues BlackArch’s strong presence in the diversified industrials, distribution and business services sectors and is representative of the firm’s focus on providing unique M&A advisory services to market-leading growth businesses.

Outcome

Anvil International was acquired by Tailwind and will merge the company with Smith-Cooper International.

Industries:

Building Products & Infrastructure, Distribution, Industrial Products

Location:

Exeter, NH

Transaction type:

Sellside Advisory