Wynnchurch Capital acquires Anderson Metals

Wynnchurch Capital LLC in Rosemont said it completed an investment in Anderson Metals Corporation Inc.

Anderson, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is a manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, pipe nipples and related products to the plumbing, hardware and general industrial end-markets.

Wynnchurch Managing Partner Chris O'Brien said, "Anderson has built an outstanding reputation and strong leadership position in its industry during the past 70 years."

"We are thrilled to partner with Wynnchurch at this important point in Anderson's history. With new capital, resources, support and tools, we are confident the future for Anderson has never been brighter," said Kent Anderson.

Wynnchurch Capital is actively investing from its $1.3 billion Fund IV. In November 2017, Wynnchurch acquired America II, a global leader in electronic component distribution and supply chain services serving a broad array of products for use in higher value-add applications across diversified end-markets. Other recent Wynnchurch investments include Stampede Meat, a processor and distributor of portioned, marinated and cooked beef, chicken, and other protein products for restaurants, retail, home delivery and other channels; and Rosboro Company,LLC, an integrated forest products operation producing a wide variety of products including laminated beams, studs and veneer.

Wynnchurch Capital,with offices in California and Canada, was founded in 1999, and is a middle-market private equity investment firm.