CORE Industrial Partners (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, has formed a new platform called Incodema Holdings and completed the acquisitions of Incodema, a precision sheet metal engineering solutions provider, and Newchem (Newcut), a photo chemical etching manufacturer. The Company specialises in micro, intricate parts and serves customers from prototype through high-volume production.
Founded in 2001, Incodema offers a broad array of internal sheet metal cutting and forming solutions, including laser, micro waterjet, specialty stamping, multislide and welding, among others, that allow Incodema to generate typical turnaround times of 6-8 days for complex, tight tolerance parts. Further, with the capability to design and build all tooling in house, Incodema serves as a turn-key supplier to customers as prototypes transition to longer-run production.
Founded in 1970, Newcut is one of the nation’s oldest photo chemical etching providers. With decades of experience etching dozens of different materials, including exotic materials such as Inconel 625, Newcut offers product solutions ranging from screens and filters to encoders, RIF / EMI shielding and signage, among other applications.
Both Incodema and Newcut serve diversified end markets with an expertise in the aerospace & defense, electronics and medical sectors. Based in upstate New York, the Company operates two state-of-the-art facilities and holds certifications and compliance designations including AS9100 Rev. D, ISO 9001 and ITAR.
John May, Managing Partner of CORE, says: “Our investments in Incodema and Newcut underscore CORE’s continued desire to not only invest in advanced digital manufacturing firms that align with Industry 4.0 fundamentals, but also to do so in partnership with founders and family owners. We believe access to CORE’s network and resources will prove highly impactful in both augmenting the Company’s existing operations and adding new capabilities and geographic reach.”
Matthew Puglisi, Partner of CORE, says: “The Company’s differentiated technical capabilities and demonstrated track record of effectively transitioning from prototype to production with a leading customer base are especially compelling drivers of our investment. We are looking forward to working with the Company’s talented management team to execute on a variety of near-term, transformational growth opportunities.”
Sean Whittaker, CEO and founder of Incodema and Newcut, says: “On behalf of employees at both Incodema and Newcut, we’re excited to begin this new chapter. For decades, Incodema and Newcut have successfully married industry-leading capabilities with a customer-centric orientation that allow us to devote attention to every one of our valued clients. Now, with CORE’s support, we’ll be able to expedite our exciting growth initiatives while preserving our outstanding customer service.”
Winston & Strawn LLP provided legal representation to CORE in the transaction. Stifel Global Technology Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Incodema and Newcut in connection with this transaction.
