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SNG Barratt Merges with Moss Motors and Rimmer Bros

Goleta, California | Bridgnorth, United Kingdom, December 19, 2024 –

SNG Group Limited (“SNG Barratt”) today announced that it has merged with a group of leading specialty automotive parts suppliers for British marque vehicles that includes Moss Motors (“Moss”) and Rimmer Bros (“Rimmer”).  The combined group is a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners (“Radial”). 

SNG Barratt brings over 40 years of global service to the enthusiast community and is widely considered the sector expert in the restoration and replacement parts for classic and contemporary Jaguars. SNG Barratt is headquartered in Bridgnorth, United Kingdom (“UK”) and operates four facilities across the UK, the Netherlands, France and United States. The company’s unique manufacturing and production capabilities and longstanding partnerships with some of the sectors leading brands including Lucas & Girling are a natural fit with Moss and Rimmer.

Julian Barratt, CEO of SNG Barratt, said “We are thrilled to be partnering with Radial and joining the group. Radial is an experienced investor in the speciality automotive sector and we are confident that our vision aligns for an exciting future. Together with Moss and Rimmer, SNG Barratt will help to create a leading player in this market globally enabling both the expansion of the parts available for the existing marques served as well as growth in new marques and territories.”

Ben Smart, CEO of Moss Rimmer, said “SNG Barratt has unparalleled, longstanding connections to the Jaguar market, having started producing replacement parts for the iconic brand in the early 1980s. Their workshop and manufacturing facilities are a unique addition to our group, allowing further production of authentic, high-quality parts required by vehicle owners to keep their cars on the road. This new partnership demonstrates our commitment to providing immense R&D, sourcing, marketing and distribution capabilities to comprehensively serve our loyal customers.”

About Moss Rimmer:

Moss and Rimmer are providers of restoration and replacement parts for UK vehicles and the Mazda MX-5. The Moss and Rimmer platform was established in April 2024 when Radial Equity Partners announced simultaneous investments in the two businesses.  Founded in 1948, Moss is headquartered in Goleta, California and operates five sites across the U.S., UK and France.  Rimmer was established in 1982 and operates a single site in Lincoln, UK.  The company has approximately 300 employees across its six operations in the U.S. and Europe. The company serves more than 140,000 customers in over 150 countries globally. More information about Moss and Rimmer is available at www.mossmotors.com and www.rimmerbros.com.

About SNG Barratt:

SNG Barratt is a provider of restoration and replacement parts primarily for Jaguar marque vehicles.  Founded in 1982, the company has approximately 110 employees with four operations in the UK, the Netherlands, France and U.S.  More information about SNG Barratt is available as www.sngbarratt.com.

About Radial:

Radial is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market businesses serving consumer and industrial markets. Radial seeks to invest in businesses where the firm can apply relevant prior experience and a network of industry relationships to support its management teams. More information about Radial is available at www.radialequity.com.

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Huston Patterson and Sigma Graphics Merge with Lewisburg Printing Company

New York, NY March 22, 2022 — 

Huston Patterson and Sigma Graphics (together, “HP”), leading suppliers of high-graphic printed materials, today announced the companies have merged with Lewisburg Printing Company (“LPC”). LPC, a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners, manufactures printed materials and packaging for a broad range of markets, including personal care, food & beverage, healthcare, and other consumer markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1895 in Decatur, IL, Huston Patterson manufactures printed materials for the packaging and point-of-purchase markets. The company is a G7 Master Printer with a broad range of capabilities including large and small format lithographic and digital printing as well as value-added prepress and finishing services. The company provides unparalleled value and performance through the effective use of both technology and craftsmanship. Sigma Graphics, located in Ottawa, Illinois, is Huston Patterson’s specialty products division.

“Our goal has always been to exceed the expectations of our clients and to be the best partner and employer in the large format printed materials and packaging industry,” said Huston Patterson President, Tonya Kowa-Morelli. “I am thrilled to be able to broaden our value proposition to our employees, clients and vendors. LPC and HP have both been leaders in the print industry for over 125 years. Our partnership, along with the support of Radial, will provide the perfect platform for continued growth.”

“HP has a strong reputation as a high-quality supplier and brings complementary manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships, and geographic reach,” said Hale Hawkins, IV, CEO of LPC. “We share a philosophy of exceeding customer expectations, delivering unmatched speed to market and providing exceptional service. We look forward to working with the talented team at HP as we continue our growth both organically and through acquisitions.”

The merger represents a continuation of Radial Equity Partners’ focus on investing in the packaging industry. The Radial team has previously led packaging investments in Alpha Packaging, Chesapeake Corporation, Mold-Rite Plastics and Multi Packaging Solutions.

About Huston Patterson:

Founded in 1895, HP has the reputation of being at the forefront of innovation in the large format print and packaging industries. Huston Patterson is a G7 Master Printer with capabilities including large and small format lithographic and digital printing as well as value-added prepress and finishing services. HP employs approximately 80 employees between two locations in Illinois and proudly provides printed solutions to the packaging and display industries. HP’s leadership and employees focus on incorporating the principles of trust, integrity and commitment into every client’s success.  For more information about HP, please visit www.hustonpatterson.com.

About LPC:

Founded in 1898, LPC is a manufacturer of high-graphic printed materials and packaging.  LPC is a G7 Master Printer and offers a wide range of capabilities, including large and small format lithographic, flexographic and digital printing as well as value-added prepress and finishing services to provide its customers with high quality printed solutions.  LPC has approximately 250 employees located in Tennessee and Texas with a mission to ensure its customers receive products and services that exceed their expectations with speed to market that is unmatched in the industry.  More information about LPC is available at www.lpcink.com.

About Radial:

Radial is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market businesses serving consumer and industrial markets. Radial invests in businesses where the team can apply their prior experience and network of industry relationships to bring insights and support their management partners.  More information about Radial is available at www.radialequity.com.

Contact:

Radial Equity Partners
Swen Kupferschmid-Rojas
SKupferschmid-Rojas@radialequity.com

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