Firm at a glance
Speyside Equity is a platform private equity firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, per its website [S1].
What they buy
Speyside Equity’s portfolio reflects a focus on industrial and manufacturing businesses, with observed holdings spanning foundries, minerals processing, plastics manufacturing, and building products distribution [S2]. The firm appears to pursue both platform acquisitions and add-on transactions within its portfolio sectors, as evidenced by recent activity in manufacturing and minerals [S3]. Approximately $937 million in assets under management supports this strategy, with a current fund vintage of 2025 [S1].
Portfolio
Foundry
Ashland Foundry and Sawbrook Steel Castings Company [S2].
Minerals
Opta Group LLC, Opta Minerals, and Reed Minerals [S2].
Building Products
McGregor & Thompson Hardware and Shanahan’s [S2].
Manufacturing
CP Distributors and GSC Technologies Inc. [S2].
Plastics
F&M Tool & Plastics, Inc. [S2].
Chemicals
SKW [S2].
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* March 3, 2026: Announced team expansion with three new principals (Kyle Cash, Marcus Badger, Nathan Quattrochi) [S3]
* November 7, 2025: Closed Speyside Equity Fund II [S3]
* June 9, 2025: Completed add-on acquisition for F&M Tool and Plastic [S3]
* January 9, 2025: Acquired GSC Technologies [S3]
* October 2, 2024: Completed acquisition of CP Distributors, merging it with AccessSMT [S3]
* September 4, 2024: Acquired Reed Minerals [S3]
* May 2, 2024: Completed add-on acquisition of Performix Metallurgical Additives, LLC [S3]
How this firm fits a seller
Speyside Equity appears to target middle-market industrial businesses, with a demonstrated pattern of building platforms through add-on acquisitions in sectors such as minerals processing and manufacturing [S2][S3]. The firm’s recent fund close in late 2025 and continued acquisition activity through early 2026 suggest active deployment capital [S3]. For owner-operators in foundry, minerals, plastics manufacturing, or building products distribution, the firm’s sector concentration and buy-and-build approach may offer consolidation opportunities within established portfolio platforms.
Sources
[S1] https://speysideequity.com (as of 2026-05-15)
[S2] https://speysideequity.com/investments/ (as of 2026-05-15)
[S3] https://speysideequity.com/news/ (as of 2026-05-15)
Frequently asked questions
Does Speyside Equity buy manufacturing businesses?
Yes, manufacturing businesses represent a visible portion of Speyside Equity’s portfolio, with holdings including CP Distributors and GSC Technologies Inc. [S2]. The firm acquired GSC Technologies in January 2025 and completed a merger involving CP Distributors in October 2024 [S3].
What companies has Speyside Equity acquired recently?
Recent acquisitions include GSC Technologies in January 2025, Reed Minerals in September 2024, and CP Distributors (merged with AccessSMT) in October 2024 [S3]. The firm also completed add-on acquisitions for F&M Tool and Plastic in June 2025 and Performix Metallurgical Additives in May 2024 [S3].
Where is Speyside Equity based and how big is the firm?
Speyside Equity is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and reports approximately $937 million in assets under management as of May 2026 [S1]. The firm closed its second fund in November 2025 and expanded its team with three new principals in March 2026 [S3].
Is Speyside Equity still actively acquiring?
Yes, Speyside Equity appears actively acquiring based on recent transaction history. The firm completed acquisitions in January 2025 (GSC Technologies) and June 2025 (F&M Tool and Plastic add-on), and announced team expansion in March 2026 [S3].
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