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Hydraulex has been acquired by BBB Industries

The private shareholders of Hydraulex have sold the company to BBB Industries, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group.

Hydraulex is a one-stop-shop provider of mission-critical aftermarket remanufactured, repair and new replacement hydraulic solutions. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Michigan, with additional facilities in Memphis and the greater Seattle area, Hydraulex provides need-it-now products, including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves and other parts to OEMs, distributors, repair shops and end users.

Founded in 1987, BBB Industries is a leading sustainable manufacturer of aftermarket parts for the automotive, industrial, energy storage and solar markets. BBB conducts business in over 90 countries, with facilities located throughout North America and Europe. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Clearlake Capital Group is a private equity firm with over US$70 billion of assets under management.

Oaklins TM Capital in the US served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hydraulex in this transaction.

Parties
“The entire Oaklins TM Capital team supported Hydraulex every step of the way. Their expert positioning of the business, deep understanding of the industry, meticulous attention to detail and continuous advocacy were instrumental to achieving a successful outcome. The team’s extensive transaction expertise and professional guidance enabled us to effectively navigate the complexities of the process. We sincerely appreciate their trusted advice, commitment and dedication.”

Brian Tinney

CEO, Hydraulex

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Paul R. Smolevitz

Managing Director
New York, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

Matt Rosenthal

Associate Director
Atlanta, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

Alden Richards

Analyst
Atlanta, United States
Oaklins TM Capital

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