Specialty Distribution

Overview

Our dedicated specialty distribution team possesses deep understanding of the key attributes and capabilities top-performing distributors utilize to drive value for their customers and shareholders. With significant expertise across several industry verticals, the team brings valuable knowledge, contacts and global resources to each specialty distribution transaction. We partner with professionals from the firm’s other industry groups to offer clients the knowledge and perspective of the underlying specialty distribution business model as well as insightful end market and product expertise.

Areas of Focus

Auto & Truck
Building Products
Chemicals & Gases
Electronics, Electrical & Telecom
Fasteners
Flow Control
Foodservice & Jan/San
Fuel & Energy
Industrial MRO
Material Handling & Industrial Automation
Plastics & Packaging
Safety Products

Meet our Senior Team with Specialty Distribution Expertise

I empower clients by providing insightful market analysis and tailored advice, helping them set new benchmarks in distribution.

Ryan Mitchell

Managing Director

Richmond

I deliver unique ideas, advice and perspectives and drive positive outcomes utilizing a high touch and tailored approach, backed by an unwavering commitment to clients.

TJ Monico

Managing Director

Cleveland

I am passionate about providing honest, useful advice to help clients achieve their professional and financial goals, while continually learning and building lasting relationships along the way.

Kevin Conroy

Director

Chicago

I value relationships built on mutual trust and respect -- this is the first step in helping clients achieve a successful outcome.

Basil Jones

Director

Richmond

I foster long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with clients by providing strategic advice throughout the evolution of a business and flawless execution during a sale process.

Nicole Zenker

Director

Richmond

Recent Transactions in Specialty Distribution

Lincoln International advised founders and private shareholders of Royse on the sale of a majority stake to Axel Johnson International

Business Services | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Circle Bolt & Nut, a subsidiary of Optimas, on its sale to AFC Industries, a portfolio company of Bertram Capital

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Diploma on the sale of Hawco to Bay Tree Private Equity

Industrials

Lincoln International advised Summit Park on the sale of Tennessee Industrial Electronics to Diploma PLC

Business Services | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Saw Mill Capital on the sale of Meteor Education to Bain Capital Double Impact

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Genuine Cable Group, a portfolio company of Audax Group, on its acquisition of Paige Electric

Business Services

TENEX Capital Management Auveco GHK Capital Partners 2022

Lincoln International has advised Tenex Capital Management on the sale of Auveco to GHK Capital Partners

Business Services

Transom Capital Group SemiTorr Group FloWorks International Clearlake Capital Group 2021

Lincoln International advised Transom Capital Group on the sale of SemiTorr Group to FloWorks, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

Business Services | Industrials

Blue Sea Capital RESA Power Solutions Investcorp International 2021

Lincoln International advised Blue Sea Capital on the sale of Resa Power to Investcorp

Business Services | Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure

Dunes Point Capital PPG Marcone GenStar 2021

Lincoln International has advised Dunes Point Capital, LP on the sale of Professional Plumbing Group to Marcone, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital

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