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Gerard Daniel Worldwide acquired by Graycliff Partners
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In August 2020, Graycliff Partners LP acquired Gerard Daniel Worldwide, marking the first investment from its fourth private equity fund. The acquisition aims to drive operational efficiency through technology upgrades, expand product lines with synthetic materials, and support growth via strategic acquisitions. This move deepens Gerard Daniel’s market position in key industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, and life sciences.
Graycliff Partners, based in New York, specializes in lower middle-market investments in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. The firm supports acquisitions, buyouts, and growth through equity and credit. The Gerard Daniel transaction reflects Graycliff’s strategy of building market leaders through modernization and global reach.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Gerard Daniel is a global leader in wire mesh manufacturing and distribution. The company operates 11 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, serves more than 3,000 customers, and offers over 5,000 wire mesh products for industrial and commercial applications.
Graycliff Partners, based in New York, specializes in lower middle-market investments in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. The firm supports acquisitions, buyouts, and growth through equity and credit. The Gerard Daniel transaction reflects Graycliff’s strategy of building market leaders through modernization and global reach.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Gerard Daniel is a global leader in wire mesh manufacturing and distribution. The company operates 11 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, serves more than 3,000 customers, and offers over 5,000 wire mesh products for industrial and commercial applications.