Exit Strategies Group served as M&A advisor to Turner Designs, Inc., a San Jose, California-based provider of fluorometers and fluorescence sensors for water quality monitoring, on the Company’s sale to Solinst Canada Ltd., a Georgetown, Ontario-based manufacturer of groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation. The Company will continue to operate from its San Jose facility under the new name Solinst Water Technologies, LLC, joining Solinst Canada, Solinst Eureka, Solinst Flute, and Spohr Messtechnik as part of the Solinst Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

Founded nearly 50 years ago, Turner Designs will continue to develop fluorometers and optical sensors used to measure chlorophyll, cyanobacteria, colored dissolved organic matter, turbidity, oil and fuel in water, tryptophan, and other water quality parameters. The Company’s submersible, laboratory, field, and handheld instruments are used across environmental monitoring, aquaculture, biotechnology, wastewater treatment, oil spill response, and ballast water compliance applications.

“Exit Strategies Group took the time to thoroughly understand our business and positioned us to achieve a successful transaction,” stated Jim Crawford, owner of Turner Designs. “They brought several qualified candidates to the table who appreciated the value of our company. We’re excited about our partnership with Solinst. Exit Strategies guidance throughout the process was invaluable. They helped us achieve the best possible outcome ”

Lead by Senior M&A Advisor Adam Wiskind, Exit Strategies Group initiated this transaction and acted as exclusive deal advisor to Turner Designs. This deal demonstrates our strong commitment to providing sell-side M&A advisory and business valuation services to companies in the North American testing, inspection and certification sector (TIC). Since our founding in 2002, Exit Strategies Group has advised on well over 100 M&A transactions in this and other sectors.

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For information about Exit Strategies Group’s M&A advisory or business valuation services, please contact Adam Wiskind, Senior M&A Advisor, at 707-781-8744 or awiskind@exitstrategiesgroup.com.

Exit Strategies Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of SmartClinic Urgent Cares to Dr. George Sedrakyan. The transaction closed on August 7, 2026, and included the sale of the medical practice along with a deferred sale of the associated real estate. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SmartClinic Urgent Cares has been serving patients in Los Angeles County for nearly two decades. The company operates two urgent care clinics and has established a longstanding presence in the local healthcare community.

Exit Strategies Group represented the sellers throughout the transaction, providing M&A advisory services and guiding the ownership transition through closing. The transaction structure addressed both the operating business and the sellers’ real estate interests, providing for the deferred sale of the real estate as part of the overall agreement.

The sale represents a successful transition for SmartClinic’s owners while positioning the practice for its next chapter under the ownership of Dr. George Sedrakyan. Exit Strategies Group congratulates both parties on the successful completion of the transaction.

This transaction reflects Exit Strategies Group’s continued commitment to helping private business owners maximize value and achieve successful ownership succession outcomes. Since its founding in 2002, the firm has advised business owners across a broad range of industries on mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, and exit planning.

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For information about Exit Strategies Group’s sell-side M&A, business valuation, or strategic exit planning services, or to discuss a potential need, contact Tony Westfall at (707) 981-0444 or tony@exitstrategiesgroup.com.

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 relocation, machinery installation, automation controls integration, custom machine design, refurbishing, precision alignment, maintenance services, and 24/7 emergency support. 

Teknikor is one of the few providers in the United States capable of delivering turnkey equipment relocation, installation and start-up services from a single source and holds a leading position serving the wire and cable manufacturing industry. Over nearly six decades, the company has built a strong reputation for executing complex industrial projects safely, efficiently, and with deep technical expertise. 

The transaction represents a strategic partnership designed to support Teknikor’s next phase of growth. Rhino provides value-added distribution, automation services, and customized material handling solutions to OEM customers nationwide. By combining Rhino’s national sales platform and customer relationships with Teknikor’s installation and automation controls capabilities, the platform can now support customers across a wider range of industrial production lines. 

Teknikor’s owners  will remain in their leadership roles and retain an ownership stake, partnering with Blue Sea Capital and Rhino Tool House to continue building the company. 

Exit Strategies Group advised Teknikor throughout the transaction — preparing the business for market, positioning its unique capabilities, and managing a competitive process that attracted strong interest from strategic and financial investors. Blue Sea Capital and Rhino Tool House ultimately emerged as the right partner, offering both an attractive valuation and a shared strategic vision for the company. 

“Exit Strategies Group did a tremendous job introducing buyers and guiding us through this process,” said Phil Pelletier, CEO of Teknikor. “Their M&A knowledge, industry experience, professionalism, and steady guidance helped us achieve a great outcome and find the right partner for the future of our company.” 

This transaction reflects Exit Strategies Group’s mission of helping private business owners maximize value and achieve successful ownership succession outcomes. Since 2002, the firm has advised on more than 100 private company mergers and acquisitions across industrial services, trade contractors, automation distributors and system integrators, and specialty manufacturing support businesses. 

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For information about Exit Strategies Group’s M&A advisory or business valuation services, please contact Al Statz at 707-781-8580 or alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com.

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 existing capabilities and expands its reach throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.  With the addition of GSI, TIPCO’s footprint now spans 46 locations across 17 states. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Gasket Specialties is a family-owned manufacturer, distributor and servicer of gaskets, seals and related industrial products serving a diverse customer base. Founded in 1925, the company has three west coast locations in Richmond, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Portland OR. The company has deep historical knowledge in producing a wide array of gaskets, seals, and related products, with a breadth of manufacturing capabilities that made the company an attractive strategic acquisition candidate. 

Exit Strategies Group initiated this transaction and acted as exclusive financial advisor to Gasket Specialties.  Al Statz and Mark Harter led the sales process for Exit Strategies Group.

“Mark and Al did a fantastic job working us on the sale of our company,” said Anita Gutierrez, owner of GSI.  “They walked us through every step of an unfamiliar process, exposed our company to a national audience of credible buyers, and procured an exceptional acquisition price for our business – twice the amount of the appraised value.  I would recommend Exit Strategies without hesitation to any owner interested in selling a business.” 

This deal demonstrates Exit Strategies Group’s strong commitment to providing sell-side M&A advisory services to lower middle market manufacturing companies. Since our founding in 2002, we have advised on well over 100 M&A transactions. 

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For information about Exit Strategies Group’s M&A advisory or business valuation services, please contact Al Statz at 707-781-8580 or alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com.

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 existing capabilities and expands its reach throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.  With the addition of GSI, TIPCO’s footprint now spans 46 locations across 17 states. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Gasket Specialties is a family-owned manufacturer, distributor and servicer of gaskets, seals and related industrial products serving a diverse customer base. Founded in 1925, the company has three west coast locations in Richmond, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Portland OR. The company has deep historical knowledge in producing a wide array of gaskets, seals, and related products, with a breadth of manufacturing capabilities that made the company an attractive strategic acquisition candidate. 

Exit Strategies Group initiated this transaction and acted as exclusive financial advisor to Gasket Specialties.  Al Statz and Mark Harter led the sales process for Exit Strategies Group.

“Mark and Al did a fantastic job working us on the sale of our company,” said Anita Gutierrez, owner of GSI.  “They walked us through every step of an unfamiliar process, exposed our company to a national audience of credible buyers, and procured an exceptional acquisition price for our business – twice the amount of the appraised value.  I would recommend Exit Strategies without hesitation to any owner interested in selling a business.” 

This deal demonstrates Exit Strategies Group’s strong commitment to providing sell-side M&A advisory services to lower middle market manufacturing companies. Since our founding in 2002, we have advised on well over 100 M&A transactions. 

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For information about Exit Strategies Group’s M&A advisory or business valuation services, please contact Al Statz at 707-781-8580 or alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com.