Universal Impact Technologies and ATI Group Merge to Form ATI Group Holdings

Deal News | Jan 09, 2025 | EIN

Universal Impact Technologies and ATI Group Merge to Form ATI Group Holdings

In a significant move within the industrial attachments sector, LDR Partners LP has successfully orchestrated a strategic merger between Universal Impact Technologies, Inc. (UIT) and ATI Group LLC, bringing together two industry leaders under a newly formed entity, ATI Group Holdings. This merger sees the integration of UIT's Hurricane Attachments and ATI's Level Best brands with the aim of enhancing product offerings and expanding market reach. The merger is financed by LDR Growth Partners Fund I LP, which focuses on manufacturing investments. Under the new leadership structure, Mike Cardinal, formerly the CEO of UIT, will serve as the CEO of ATI Group Holdings, while Randy Schorn will assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer, and Bart Townsend will become Chief Operating Officer. The merger is positioned as a collaborative effort rather than an acquisition, with a promise to leverage combined resources and expertise to deliver improved value to customers and deepen the companies' commitment to quality and innovation. UIT, known for its advanced industrial attachment solutions, and ATI Group, a leader in precision grading and landscaping attachments, aim to maintain their high standards through this merger, ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders involved.

Sectors

  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United States – Both Universal Impact Technologies and ATI Group are based in the U.S., and the private equity firm LDR Partners is based in Houston, Texas.
  • Pennsylvania – ATI Group is headquartered in New Holland, Pennsylvania, where a significant portion of its operations is based.

Industry

  • Industrial Manufacturing – The merger involves companies that specialize in manufacturing industrial attachments, notably for the construction and landscaping sectors.
  • Private Equity – LDR Partners, a private equity firm, played a pivotal role in financing and orchestrating the merger.

Financials

  • Not Disclosed – The financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Universal Impact Technologies, Inc.Target CompanyCompanyA company specializing in advanced industrial attachment solutions, known for its Hurricane Attachments brand.
ATI Group LLCTarget CompanyCompanyA leading manufacturer of precision grading and landscaping attachments, headquartered in New Holland, Pennsylvania.
ATI Group HoldingsBidding Company/BuyerCompanyThe resulting entity from the merger of Universal Impact Technologies and ATI Group.
LDR Partners LPPrivate Equity Firm/FinancierCompanyA private equity firm focused on industrial manufacturing, which led and financed the merger.
Mike CardinalCEO (Chief Executive Officer)PeoplePreviously CEO of UIT and now CEO of ATI Group Holdings post-merger.
Randy SchornChief Commercial OfficerPeoplePreviously part of UIT, now the Chief Commercial Officer of the newly merged entity.
Bart TownsendChief Operating OfficerPeoplePreviously General Manager of ATI Group, now the COO of ATI Group Holdings.