News

31 December 2022

Harwood Private Equity exits Utitec

Harwood Private Equity has sold its investment in Utitec, a leading supplier of precision-stamped miniature component parts used in the manufacture of medical devices and disposables, based in Connecticut, USA. Under Harwood Private Equity’s ownership, Utitec expanded its operational capabilities and product range through organic investment and two significant acquisitions. Harwood Private Equity acquired Utitec in December 2012 and sold the company to a US- based trade buyer.

9 September 2022

Harwood Private Equity acquires SMT

Harwood Private Equity has acquired SMT Corporation through a management buy out. SMT is a supplier of obsolete and hard-to-find critical electronic components that it locates, tests, certifies and re-sells. SMT’s main focus is on the US defence & aerospace industry, which demands the highest in component quality, traceability and inspection documentation for high-reliability applications.

30 June 2022

Assisi Pet Care acquires Pet Munchies

Harwood portfolio company Assisi Pet Care has acquired Pet Munchies Holdings Limited, the multi-award winning premium natural dog and cat treats brand.

14 March 2022

Medica Packaging acquires Curtis

Harwood portfolio company Medication Packaging Holdco Limited, the holding company of Medica Packaging, has acquired F.G. Curtis plc, based in Redhill, Surrey. Curtis specialises in the manufacture of folding cartons for the personal care market.

25 February 2022

Harwood Private Equity exits its investment in Amito

Harwood Private Equity has exited its investment in Amito Limited, a leading provider of data centre space and managed hosting with secure, well-connected colocation services. Amito was acquired by a trade buyer. Harwood Private Equity invested in Amito on 1 March 2021.

21 February 2022

Harwood Private Equity invests in Mr Fothergill’s Seeds

Harwood Private Equity has invested in Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Limited, whose principal activity is marketing packet seeds, young plants, bulbs and horticultural sundries to hobby gardeners via retailers, direct consumer sales and export markets.

10 February 2022

Assisi Pet Care acquires Maced

Harwood portfolio company Assisi Pet Care has acquired Maced Sp. z o.o., a Polish-based manufacturer of natural meat-based dog treats to the European market. Maced has a turnover in excess of £20 million and employs more than 200 people.

17 December 2021

Harwood Private Equity invests in WaterBox

Harwood Private Equity has invested in WaterBox LLC, a supplier of custom-labelled spring water in single-serve recyclable paperboard cartons. WaterBox products are used by consumer branded companies to promote their brands and their support for the environment. The Company’s mission is "to reduce the use of single-serve plastic items".