The CapStreet Group Announces the Recapitalization of Marco Group International

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The
CapStreet Group, LLC
(“CapStreet”) is pleased to announce the
completion of a majority recapitalization of Marco
Group International
(“Marco”), in partnership with members of senior
management.

Family-owned since 1944, Mike Marthens is the third generation to
successfully manage the business. Marco is a manufacturer and
distributor of surface preparation equipment, parts and supplies to
industrial contractors primarily in the downstream energy,
infrastructure and industrial markets.

“I’ve enjoyed getting to know the team at CapStreet, and I’m excited
about our partnership. CapStreet has a great reputation for building
businesses and a significant amount of experience in successfully
growing manufacturing and distribution companies. We look forward to
working with the CapStreet team and leveraging their experience as we
enter into our next phase of growth,” said Mike Marthens, Marco CEO.

Randy Roth, who joined Marco in 2016 as president and COO, will lead the
company as CEO going forward. Prior to joining Marco, Randy served as
president of Carboline Company, a manufacturer of high performance
coatings, linings and fireproofing products.

“We are excited to partner with the Marco team,” said Paul De Lisi,
partner at CapStreet. “Mike Marthens has built a high quality business
with a solid foundation, and we look forward to working with Mike and
Randy to accelerate growth. The business is well-positioned for
expansion into new markets, and our plan is to aggressively build the
business to better serve its customers. CapStreet has had several
successes in recapitalizing industrial distribution and manufacturing
businesses over the firm’s history, and we look forward to the
opportunity with the Marco team.”

Marco is the fourth investment for CapStreet IV, LP, which has $340
million of committed capital and focuses on industrial distribution and
manufacturing and diversified business service companies.

About The CapStreet Group

The CapStreet Group is a Houston-based private equity firm founded in
1990 that invests in owner managed, lower middle market companies
headquartered in Texas and surrounding states. CapStreet targets
companies operating in the industrial distribution, industrial
manufacturing and business service sectors and partners with management
to accelerate growth and improve profitability. For more information,
visit The CapStreet Group website, www.capstreet.com.

Contacts

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