Investment Focus & Thesis

MPE Partners focuses on high-value manufacturing and industrial services businesses. Their investment thesis centers on partnering with management teams to build market-leading companies: Investment Range Equity investments in companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $40 million. Sector Focus High-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. High-value manufacturing — Precision manufacturing with technical differentiation and high margins Commercial services — Business-to-business services with recurring revenue Industrial services — Specialized services supporting industrial operations Aerospace & defense — Suppliers to aerospace and defense contractors

Notable Portfolio Companies

MPE Partners has built a diversified portfolio across manufacturing and industrial services: Company Sector Notes Bettcher Industries Food Processing Leading manufacturer of innovative tools and equipment for food processing Inkcups Industrial Technology Digital printing and branding equipment manufacturer 8020 Inc Manufacturing Industrial printing and labeling solutions Precision Pipeline Services Infrastructure Services Pipeline infrastructure services (platform: Delphi Infrastructure Group) Central Coated Products Food Packaging Food packaging solutions (platform with Sun America) Appearance Technology Group Aerospace Aerospace and defense components manufacturer MPE has been highly active in 2024 and 2025, with the formation of Delphi Infrastructure Group through Precision Pipeline Services and a new food packaging platform through Central Coated Products and Sun America.

What MPE Looks For

Based on their investment patterns, MPE Partners evaluates opportunities based on: Financial criteria — Companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $40 million Market position — Companies with defensible competitive positions in niche markets Technical differentiation — Proprietary processes, technologies, or capabilities Management teams — Experienced operators with technical expertise and growth orientation Growth potential — Clear pathways to growth through end market expansion and add-on acquisitions }> Pro Tip MPE has a strong track record with family-owned and entrepreneur-owned businesses. They bring deep operational expertise and have specific financial criteria (EBITDA $8M-$40M). Be prepared to discuss your technical capabilities, customer relationships, and growth opportunities in detail.

How to Connect With MPE

Approaching MPE Partners requires demonstrating your manufacturing or services excellence: 1 Demonstrate Financial Strength Be prepared to demonstrate EBITDA between $8M and $40M. MPE has specific financial criteria and will evaluate your company against these benchmarks. 2 Showcase Technical Differentiation Highlight your proprietary processes, technologies, or capabilities. MPE values companies with unique technical advantages. 3 Present Growth Opportunities Be ready to discuss your growth plans, market opportunities, and potential add-on acquisition strategies. 4 Leverage Industry Networks Many deals come through industry advisors, investment bankers, or professional networks with relationships at MPE.

The Value of Financial Preparedness

PE firms like MPE expect detailed financial information: Financial Metrics • EBITDA (target $8M-$40M) • Gross margin by product line • Revenue growth trends • Cash flow generation Operational Data • Working capital requirements • Capital expenditure needs • Customer concentration • Competitive positioning }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help companies prepare for PE investment by building detailed financial models, EBITDA analysis, and operational dashboards. Our fractional CFO services ensure your company meets the financial criteria that firms like MPE require.

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