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Computer Rescue 911 of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by Local Investor
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce that Computer Rescue 911 of Grand Rapids, MI has been acquired by an individual investor. Computer Rescue 911 was acquired by David Vanderzwaag, owner of TechVZ, a computer consulting company based in West Michigan. David’s father, Don Vanderzwaag, sought to help David grow his IT business through a…
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Computer Rescue 911 of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by Local Investor
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce that Computer Rescue 911 of Grand Rapids, MI has been acquired by an individual investor. Computer Rescue 911 was acquired by David Vanderzwaag, owner of TechVZ, a computer consulting company based in West Michigan. David’s father, Don Vanderzwaag, sought to help David grow his IT business through a…
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Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: October 2021
As we roll into November, hopefully you are primed for a busy rest of the year. We certainly are at Calder! As a firm, we are trying to break our record of 40 completed deals set last year, and we’re currently at 33 closed deals with a record number of LOI’s signed. For a recap…
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Featured M&A Advisor: Q&A with Rudy Moeller
Rudy Moeller is an M&A Advisor and business broker operating in Louisville, KY. He holds a BA and an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and he’s a bourbon connoisseur who loves to host tastings. Our Managing Partner, Max Friar, asks him a few questions about how he came to the decision to become a business broker. …
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Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI Acquired by Lateral Industries, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce the sale of Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI to Lateral Industries, LLC. Lateral Industries, LLC, is owned by CEO Scott Dawson and his business partners. The business will continue to operate as Midwest Die, Corp. After almost 40 years in the business, cousins and partners Rodney and…
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Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI Acquired by Lateral Industries, LLC!
Calder Capital, LLC is proud to announce the sale of Midwest Die, Corp. of Baroda, MI to Lateral Industries, LLC. Lateral Industries, LLC, is owned by CEO Scott Dawson and his business partners. The business will continue to operate as Midwest Die, Corp. After almost 40 years in the business, cousins and partners Rodney and…
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Market Remarks Q3 2021: Max Friar Interviews Transaction Attorney Andrew Longcore
In lieu of our usual collaborative Q3 report, our Managing Partner Max Friar sat down with colleague and longtime friend Andrew Longcore for a Q&A on what he’s been seeing in the Q3 business market. Andrew has unique experience as both a transaction attorney and M&A advisor facilitating deals. Max: How are owners/sellers feeling right…
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Industrial Fabrication Company Acquired by SE MI Welding & Fabrication Company
Calder Capital is pleased to announce a strategic investment in its client, an Industrial Fabrication Company in Tri-Cities, MI by a SE Michigan Welding & Fabrication Company. The acquisition is a strategic one for the SE Michigan Company. One of the partners of the acquired Fabrication Company will stay on and continue operating as the…
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Industrial Fabrication Company Acquired by SE MI Welding & Fabrication Company
Calder Capital is pleased to announce a strategic investment in its client, an Industrial Fabrication Company in Tri-Cities, MI by a SE Michigan Welding & Fabrication Company. The acquisition is a strategic one for the SE Michigan Company. One of the partners of the acquired Fabrication Company will stay on and continue operating as the…
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Worldwide Diesel of Niles, MI Acquired by Individual Investor
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Worldwide Diesel of Niles, Michigan has been acquired by an individual investor. Worldwide Diesel was acquired by Rich Campbell, a Michigan native who has spent the past several years of his career in San Francisco, California. Campbell brings a vast array of experience including business development, data analytics,…
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Worldwide Diesel of Niles, MI Acquired by Individual Investor
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce that Worldwide Diesel of Niles, Michigan has been acquired by an individual investor. Worldwide Diesel was acquired by Rich Campbell, a Michigan native who has spent the past several years of his career in San Francisco, California. Campbell brings a vast array of experience including business development, data analytics,…
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Calder Capital/SBDA Close 30th Transaction of 2021, March Towards Records
Demonstrating their adeptness at maneuvering during the pandemic, Calder/SBDA prove that they are among the fastest-growing M&A firms in the US.
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Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating of Alpena, MI Acquired by Investor Group
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that its client, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Inc., has been acquired. Established in 1959 by Walter and Theresa Weinkauf, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating is a second-generation family plumbing and HVAC contractor located in Alpena, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by siblings Rob Weinkauf,…
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Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating of Alpena, MI Acquired by Investor Group
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that its client, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Inc., has been acquired. Established in 1959 by Walter and Theresa Weinkauf, Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating is a second-generation family plumbing and HVAC contractor located in Alpena, Michigan. Prior to the sale, the business was owned and operated by siblings Rob Weinkauf,…
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Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: September 2021
The leaves are beginning to change and the air is feeling crisp. At Calder, we are stocking the fridge with hard apple cider and as much pumpkin spice coffee as possible. Our Buy-Side team is hard at work fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. September set a new record for lead generation! How do we…
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Calder Capital Buy-Side Client Update: August 2021
Can you believe August has already come and gone? It’s time to brief you in detail how Calder Capital’s Buy-Side team is fulfilling our current buy-side clients’ mandates. August was exceptional! How do we do this? It’s not rocket science. We combine a personal touch, automation, and data analytics with the tedious work that no…
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How to be Prepared Beyond the Pandemic: 4 Tips for the Owner of a Founder-Led Business
“What is my exit strategy?” This likely isn’t the first question a business owner asks when opening a business–let alone the second, third, or fourth question! Focus is better spent elsewhere when getting a business off the ground. At some point, however, the question of exit strategy should re-enter. A Mass Mutual Life Insurance survey…
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C&K Box and Mulch Wholesalers of Jackson, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that C&K Box and Mulch Wholesalers of Jackson, MI have been acquired by an individual investor. Founded in 1960, C&K Box manufactures wood packaging products such as pallets, skids, crates, boxes, corner posts, stakes, and custom products tailored to clients’ needs. C&K Box has been owned by the Stevens…
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C&K Box and Mulch Wholesalers of Jackson, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that C&K Box and Mulch Wholesalers of Jackson, MI have been acquired by an individual investor. Founded in 1960, C&K Box manufactures wood packaging products such as pallets, skids, crates, boxes, corner posts, stakes, and custom products tailored to clients’ needs. C&K Box has been owned by the Stevens…
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Charlesbrook Protection Services, LLC, of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is excited to announce that Charlesbrook Protection Services, LLC, of Grand Rapids, MI has been acquired by an individual investor. Former police officer Ryan Woodford founded Charlesbrook Protection Services in 2014. Charlesbrook provides security guards for hire to protect businesses, institutions, and events. Charlesbrook was acquired by 10-year Marine veteran Chris Jansens,…