Firm at a glance
Industrial Opportunity Partners is a platform private equity firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, per its own website [S1].
What they buy
Industrial Opportunity Partners focuses on manufacturing businesses, as evidenced by its portfolio composition [S2]. The firm’s public portfolio includes 14 platform companies spanning specialty manufacturing subsectors including food production, building materials, automotive components, and industrial products [S2]. The firm reports managing more than $1.5 billion in committed capital as of early 2025 [S1].
Portfolio
Manufacturing
Industrial Opportunity Partners’ portfolio consists exclusively of manufacturing platforms, per its website [S2]:
* Charcuterie Artisans (platform)
* Creative Foam Corporation (platform)
* Edelbrock Group (platform)
* Greenfiber (platform)
* Harvest Food Group (platform)
* Forte Opening Solutions (platform)
* Little Giant Ladder Systems (platform)
* Mickey Truck Bodies (platform)
* N.B. Handy Holdings (platform)
* PolyVision Corporation (platform)
* Stratton Aviation (platform)
* Transcendia (platform)
* Viaflex (platform)
* York Design Group (platform)
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* May 14, 2026: Acquired Stratton Aviation, LLC [S3]
* March 24, 2026: Exited Royston group [S3]
* January 22, 2026: Completed add-on acquisition of La Quercia Cured Meats [S3]
* September 9, 2025: Acquired Charcuterie Artisans [S3]
* March 4, 2025: Completed add-on acquisition of AccuMED Holdings Corp. [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
Industrial Opportunity Partners appears suited for owner-operators of manufacturing businesses seeking a buyer with sector concentration and demonstrated platform-building experience. The firm’s recent activity shows approximately one add-on acquisition per year alongside new platform investments, suggesting a balanced approach between building existing portfolio companies and pursuing new platforms [S3]. The March 2026 exit of Royston group indicates active portfolio turnover [S3]. Manufacturing business owners in specialty production, components, or industrial products may find alignment with this firm’s observed investment pattern.
Sources
[S1] https://www.iopfund.com/about-us/ (as of 2025-01-15)
[S2] https://www.iopfund.com/investments/ (as of 2025-01-15)
[S3] https://www.iopfund.com/news/ (as of 2025-01-15)
Frequently asked questions
Does Industrial Opportunity Partners buy manufacturing businesses?
Yes, manufacturing represents the firm’s primary investment focus based on publicly available information. All 14 portfolio companies listed on the firm’s website operate in manufacturing sectors [S2]. Recent acquisitions including Stratton Aviation and Charcuterie Artisans confirm ongoing activity in this sector [S3].
What companies has Industrial Opportunity Partners acquired recently?
The firm’s most recent platform acquisitions include Stratton Aviation in May 2026 and Charcuterie Artisans in September 2025 [S3]. The firm also completed an add-on acquisition of La Quercia Cured Meats in January 2026 [S3].
Where is Industrial Opportunity Partners based and how big is the firm?
Industrial Opportunity Partners operates from Evanston, Illinois [S1]. The firm reports managing more than $1.5 billion in committed capital as of early 2025 [S1].
Is Industrial Opportunity Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed its most recent platform acquisition in May 2026 with Stratton Aviation [S3]. The firm has completed five transactions in the trailing 24 months, including two new platforms, two add-ons, and one exit [S3].
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