Generational Equity Announces Sale of Fogco Systems to Pinewell Capital
By Generational Equity
05/03/2017
Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Fogco Systems Inc., to Pinewell Capital LLC. The acquisition closed March 13, 2017. Details were not disclosed.
Fogco Systems, located in Chandler, Arizona, manufactures high-pressure misting systems for industrial, commercial and residential use. The company offers a range of products from entry-level mist systems to custom solutions for outdoor cooling, humidification and dust control.
Fogco Systems also has a patented FogDeck® system that transforms water features into mystical experiences with the addition of fog while providing residual cooling, making the climate more comfortable for guests.
"We are eager to leverage our 29 years of industry experience combined with the committed resources and support of Pinewell Capital," said Gary Wintering, President and CEO of Fogco Systems.
"Pinewell's extensive business knowledge and experience will help to further bolster our already fast-growing capabilities and to maintain our company's primary objective of being the best company in our space. We are all excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to focus on providing our customers with world-class products, service, innovation and support."
Pinewell Capital, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market companies.
The firm seeks to partner with experienced business owners in management buyouts, management transitions and companies pursuing funding to grow. Pinewell is geographically agnostic but has a strong presence in the Southwest and West Coast regions.
"At Pinewell, we seek to partner with and support companies that lead in their respected fields and share our core values stressing people, integrity and continual improvement," said Yuta Matsui, Partner at Pinewell Capital.
"In Fogco, we found a promising company with a great team; from its president, Gary Wintering, to all its managers and employees."
Generational Equity Managing Director Stephen Crisham's team, headed by trusted affiliate Jerry Glover with support from Generational Equity Vice President Lori Galloway, successfully closed the deal.
"It was truly a team effort," Glover said. "Fogco and Pinewell Capital worked aggressively and extensively to form a partnership around a shared vision for the future of both firms."
"Fogco has been growing rapidly, and together with a shared vision and resources, we strongly believe we can accelerate this growth and enhance our capabilities to deliver solutions to our customers' evolving needs," added Ziv Bendor, Partner at Pinewell Capital.
About Generational Equity
Generational Equity, part of the Generational Group headquartered in Dallas with over 200 professionals located throughout North America, helps business owners release the wealth of their business by providing merger, acquisition and strategic growth advisory services.
Their four-step approach features exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, and M&A transactional services. The M&A Advisor recently named the company its 2016 Investment Banking Firm of the Year.
For more, visit http://www.genequityco.com and http://www.gecpress.com.
About Generational
Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With more than 350 professionals located throughout 16 offices in North America, the company helps business owners release their business’ wealth by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. The Generational suite of advisory services includes strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A services, digital services, and wealth management.
The M&A Advisor named Generational Group Investment Banking Firm of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 & 2024. They also awarded us Valuation Firm of the Year and M&A Consulting Firm of the Year in 2022 and 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.generational.com.