CORE Industrial Partners, a manufacturing, industrial technology and industrial services-focused private equity firm, announced the acquisition of EPMP, Ltd., a precision sheet metal fabrication services provider, by CORE portfolio company Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.
The Cadrex platform was formed in 2021 and includes 10 business units with approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space and more than 2,000 employees across 10 states as well as Mexico.
Founded in 1984, EPMP provides high-volume sheet metal punching, forming, welding and assembly capabilities utilizing a variety of different metals, including aluminum, copper and brass, as well as carbon, galvanized and stainless steel. The company serves a nationwide customer base in the renewable energy, HVAC, food & beverage and industrials end markets, among others, through an equipment fleet that includes press brakes, turret punches, fiber lasers, combination laser and punch machines and automated fabrication cells. Headquartered outside San Antonio in Seguin, TX, EPMP operates an ISO 9001-certified facility with over 50,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
Matthew Puglisi, Partner at CORE, said, "EPMP's significant historical investments in automation-driving material handling systems and robotics augment Cadrex's high-volume sheet metal fabrication capabilities and make EPMP a highly strategic fit with the platform."
Clint Plant, President of EPMP, said, "For almost 40 years, EPMP has been committed to manufacturing and service excellence, demonstrating that commitment throughout all aspects of our organization. We recognize and appreciate this same customer-centric orientation at Cadrex, and we are looking forward to collaborating with Cadrex and CORE to continue our strong momentum."
For more information contact:
EPMP
2251 Rudeloff Road
Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-0056
info@epmp.com
www.epmp.com
CORE Industrial Partners
150 N Riverside Plaza, Ste. 2050
Chicago, IL 60606
312-566-4880
www.coreipfund.com
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
www.cadrex.com