LOOKING TO BUY OLD COMPANIES FROM OLD GUYS AS FOLLOWS:

ARC Industries is actively seeking add-on acquisitions in precision measurement and industrial gaging to support an established, scaled specialty measurement platform.

We are pursuing niche, technically differentiated businesses that enhance measurement capabilities, expand product or service offerings, or deepen relationships with OEM and industrial customers. These acquisitions are intended to support a long-term operating platform with permanent capital ownership.

Target Capabilities & Services

We are particularly interested in companies providing one or more of the following:

[1] Precision gaging and inspection solutions

[2] Custom or engineered gages (mechanical, air, electronic, optical)

[3] Calibration and metrology services

[4] Dimensional inspection and quality assurance support

[5] Specialty measurement systems for tight-tolerance manufacturing

[6] Proprietary or differentiated measurement technologies

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ARC Industries is actively seeking add-on acquisitions in commercial and industrial cleaning chemistry and related chemical solutions to support a strategic platform in specialty chemical products and distribution.

We are interested in established manufacturers or formulators of cleaning and sanitation chemical products that expand capabilities, broaden product offerings, or enhance service to distribution partners across multiple end markets.

Target Capabilities & Product Areas

We are focused on companies with technical expertise and products in one or more of the following:

[1]  Commercial and industrial cleaning chemicals (warewash, hard surface, degreasers)

[2]  Solid and liquid chemical formulations for cleaning and sanitation

[3]  Laundry solutions for commercial laundries and facilities

[4]  Sanitizers, disinfectants, and related hygiene products

[5]  Private-label or contract formulation capabilities

[6]  Specialty chemistries tailored to channel partners or industrial end users

[7]  Strong technical support, product customization, or formulation services

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ARC has recently acquired a large industrial coatings company in New England and is looking for add-on acquisitions.  The acquired company has recenue in excess of $30 million and specializes in powder coating.  

We gladly pay buy-side fees, and only require an introduction.  

Ideal acquisition candidates provide the following services:

[1]  Protective services such as liquid or powder coating

[2]  Hardening services such as  Aluminum Anodizing, Plating, & Heat Treating

[3]  Finishing services such as polishing, deburring and smoothing.

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ARC has acquired two companies and is actively seeking add-on acquisitions in the 3rd quarter of 2020.  The combined companies have $30 million in revenue and 155 employees. 

We gladly pay buy-side fees, and only require an introduction.  

Ideal acquisition candidates have the following characteristics:

[1]  Drayage services anywhere in the lower 48 states

[2]  $5 million to $50 million in revenues

[3]  Located anywhere in lower 48 states (focus on Houston, Dallas & Chicago)

[4]  Consistent earnings (NO distressed)

[5]  Owned by an old guy looking to retire (we like "old" guys & can replace them)

[6]  In business for more than 25 years (we like "old" companies")

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ARC is seeking  a platform business in the food brokerage business.

We gladly pay buy-side fees, and only require an introduction.  

Ideal acquisition candidates have the following characteristics:

[1]  $5 million to $50 million in revenues

[2]  Located anywhere in lower 48 states 

[3]  Consistent earnings (NO distressed)

[4]  Owned by an old guy looking to retire (we like "old" guys & can replace them)

[5]  In business for more than 25 years (we like "old" companies")

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[1] Seller must own real estate (warehouses, truck terminals, depots).

Anywhere in lower 48 states

[2] Operating company must be in business for over 20 years.

Freight brokerage, refrigerated, LTL, TL and intermodal

[3] Willing to pay referral fees

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ARC is seeking platform acquisitions in the "fastener distribution" space.  Ideal acquisitions targets have the following criteria:

[1]  Located in US (48 states)

[2]  Own the real estate / warehouse

[3]  Long-term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers

[4]  Product lines to include fasteners and other industrial supply products.  

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ARC is currently acquiring two HVAC distribution companies and is seeking additional companies to acquire.  Ideal acquisitions targets have the following criteria:

[1]  Located in US (48 states)

[2]  Own the real estate / warehouse

[3]  Long-term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers

[4]  Product lines to include HVAC, valves, gauges, compressors, and other ancillary products.

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We are seeking acquisitions in the environmental / industrial cleaning space.  Acquisition targets shall have the following services lines: (A) vacuum trucks, (B) remediation, (C) industrial cleaning, (D) pressure washing, (E) used oil, (F) wastewater treatment , (G) tank cleaning, or (H) hyroblasting.   

Our three companies in the space (combined revenues ~ $40 million):

[1]  Haz~Mat Environmental Services - Charlotte, NC

[2]  Summit Environmental Services  – Evansville, Indiana

[3]  Canco Hydroblasting – Chester, SC

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Acquisition targets shall have the following services lines: (A) extrusion (vinyl or acrylic); or (B) thermoforming.  Preferred end markets are aerospace, automotive, or building supply.  

ARC owns the following plastic companies (combined revenues ~ $30 million):

[1]  LB Plastics - vinyl extrusion located in Mooresville, NC

[2]  Reeves Extruded Products - acrylic extrusion located in California

[3]  Piedmont Plastics Fabrication - thermoforming located in Charlotte, NC

[4]  Arlo Spacemaker - located in Southern California.  

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