Portfolio

Our History

…culture of discipline. When you have disciplined people, you don’t need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don’t need bureaucracy.

- Jim Collins

Our current portfolio consists of three businesses combined into one platform company which manufactures metal fabrication machinery. We have previously owned businesses that manufacture industrial and commercial food processing machinery, agriculture equipment, truck-mounted cranes and light poles.

Current Portfolio

Mega Manufacturing

Since 1974, Mega Manufacturing has been producing the Piranha ironworker – long recognized as the metal fabrication industry’s Number One brand. piranhafab.com

Bertsch Rolls

Founded in 1879, Bertsch has earned worldwide recognition as the leader in the manufacturing of innovative, heavy-duty metal rolling equipment. Acquired in 2003.
www.bertschrolls.com

W.A. Whitney

Founded in 1907, W.A. Whitney is a leader in the design and manufacture of laser, plasma and plasma/punching combination technology for metal plate fabricators. Acquired in 2004. www.wawhitney.com

Prior Investments

Reno Technology

Since 1965, Reno Technology has provided innovative process solutions for the food processing industry, most notably exact weight portioners, product racks, dumpers, vats, continuous mold systems, thermal processing equipment, and custom designed tanks and hoppers. Sold to Pfingsten Partners in 2009. www.marlen.com

Marlen Research

Founded in 1953, Marlen has long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum pumping, stuffing and extrusion of food products without damage. Sold to Pfingsten Partners in 2009. www.marlen.com

Carruthers

In 1950, Carruthers introduced the very first automated tuna filling machine, and today is an innovative leader in size reduction, filling and slicing equipment for the food processing industry. Sold to Pfingsten Partners in 2009.
www.carruthers.us

Shield Industries

For over 50 years, Shield has been designing, manufacturing and distributing agricultural tillage tools and hardware, including V blades, chisel spikes and disc blades. Sold controlling interest to remaining shareholder in 2002.
www.shieldag.com

Whitco Poles

Since 1969, Whitco has been providing structural steel and aluminum lighting poles across the globe. Sold minority interest to remaining shareholder in 2002.

E-Flow Ovens

Designer and manufacturer of high capacity commercial pizza ovens which are compact, stackable and equipped with dual conveyor belts in each baking chamber to increase throughput. Sold to Lincoln Foodservice in 2000.
www.eflowovens.com

Pioneer Cranes

Designer and manufacturer of revolutionary hydraulic truck mounted cranes. The X outrigger was designed to be the safest and most user-friendly crane on the market. Sold to Manitex Cranes in 2000.
www.manitex.com