Entries by Al Statz

Exit Strategies Group Advises Teknikor on Strategic Investment by Rhino Tool House / Blue Sea Capital

April 8, 2026 in , /by

Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of Teknikor to Rhino Tool House, a portfolio company of Blue Sea Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, Teknikor is a national provider of automated industrial equipment installation and modernization services. The company delivers a broad range of solutions including plant […]

A Quick Update — and Thank You

March 16, 2026 in /by

First, a sincere thank you to the attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors, and consultants who continue to introduce business owners to our firm. Your trust means a great deal to our team. We’re pleased to share that Exit Strategies Group closed $134 million in transaction value in 2025 and was recognized as a Cornerstone International Alliance […]

Exit Strategies Group Advises Gasket Specialties Inc. in Sale

February 11, 2026 in , /by

Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s […]

Exit Strategies Group Advises Gasket Specialties Inc. in Sale

December 16, 2025 in , /by

Exit Strategies Group recently served as the M&A advisor to the owner of Gasket Specialties Inc, a leading West Coast manufacturer of gaskets and seals, on their sale to Tipco Technologies, a national provider of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions focused on hose assemblies and custom gaskets. Tipco is a portfolio company of Platte River Equity. Effective November 03, 2025, the acquisition enhances TIPCO’s […]

Important Soft Skills That Every M&A Advisor Should Have

October 20, 2025 in , /by

When business owners evaluate sell-side M&A advisors, most focus on hard skills: financial acumen, deal execution experience, valuation expertise, and a strong buyer network. Those matter. But here’s the truth—hard skills only get you so far. The best advisors also bring soft skills. These interpersonal and leadership traits often determine whether a transaction closes smoothly […]

Exit Strategies Group Advises Tek-Matic in Strategic Sale

July 29, 2025 in , /by

We are pleased to announce that Exit Strategies Group recently advised the owners and management of Tek-Matic, Inc., a leading lab automation solutions provider, in a structured sale process that resulted in a sale to Flow Control Group, a KKR portfolio company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tek-Matic, founded in 1983 and based […]

Exit Strategies Group Advises Burns Controls Company in Sale

July 14, 2025 in , /by

Exit Strategies Group has advised the owners of industrial automation solutions provider Burns Controls Company on their sale to Valin Corporation, a subsidiary of Graybar. Effective July 1, 2025, this acquisition adds market coverage and technical services to Valin’s growing industrial automation group. Transaction terms will not be disclosed. Founded in 1971, Burns Controls is […]