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Center Rock Capital Partners’ E.J. Welch, a division of the Merit Distribution Group (“Merit”), has formed a strategic partnership with T&L Distributing (“T&L”), one of the largest flooring distributors in the Southwest. Founded over 40 years ago, T&L has...

Center Rock Capital Partners’ E.J. Welch, a division of the Merit Distribution Group (“Merit”), has acquired the Indiana, Western Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio territories of Gilford-Johnson Flooring (“Gilford-Johnson”). With corporate headquarters in St. Louis,...

Center Rock's Industrial Distribution Platform Continues to be Acquisitive CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — July 23, 2020 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is excited to announce that its industrial fastener and packaging distribution platform,...

Center Rock Invests in Leading Manufacturer of Attachments for Industrial Equipment CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Feb 11, 2020 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”), an industrial focused middle-market private investment firm, is pleased to...

LINC Systems Continues to Expand its Platform with the Acquisition of BlackHawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.’s Dealer Services Business CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Feb 6, 2020 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is excited to announce that...

Center Rock’s Industrial Fastener and Packaging Distribution Platform Invests in R.V. Evans Company CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Feb 4, 2020 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is excited to announce that its industrial fastener and packaging...

Center Rock Acquires Specialty Manufacturer of Ground Protection Products CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — May 7, 2019 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”), is pleased to announce its investment in Signature Systems Group, LLC (“Signature” or the...

Center Rock Invests in Distributor of Paint Sundries and Flooring Products CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — April 4, 2019 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired The Merit Distribution Group, LLC (“Merit”),...

Experienced investment professional strengthens Center Rock’s team. CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — January 3, 2019 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is pleased to announce that Brent Willson has joined the firm as Principal in its Chicago...

Leading Industrial Distributor Expands Footprint CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — September 19, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is pleased to announce its industrial distribution platform, LINC Systems, LLC (“LINC”), has acquired...

Center Rock Partners with Founder of Leading Industrial Distribution Company CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — September 18, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”), is pleased to announce that it has invested in LINC Systems, LLC (“LINC”), a...

Center Rock Invests in Leading Global Distributor of Steel Pipe CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — September 17, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”), is pleased to announce that it has acquired American Piping Products (“APP”), a leading global...

Strong interest from a diversified group of institutional investors led firm to close its inaugural fund at $580M, well above its target. CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — September 5, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”), a Midwest-based...

Former teammate brings a breadth of expertise closing complex transactions. CHICAGO, IL and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — April 18, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is pleased to announce the addition of Arun Laxmanan as a Principal in its Bloomfield...

Former colleagues bring extensive deal execution and sourcing experience. Rolling Meadows, IL and Bloomfield Hills, MI — January 31, 2018 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is excited to announce Molly Clark has joined the firm as Principal and...

Seasoned portfolio management professional strengthens Center Rock’s operations. Bloomfield Hills, MI and Rolling Meadows, IL — December 18, 2017 — Center Rock Capital Partners, LP (“Center Rock”) is pleased to announce that John Newman has joined the Firm as...