The E.J. Thomas Company and AristoCraft Supply has sold to Strength Capital Partners
The E.J. Thomas Company and AristoCraft Supply has sold to Strength Capital Partners

The E.J. Thomas Company and AristoCraft Supply has sold to Strength Capital Partners

Strength Capital Partners has acquired The E.J. Thomas Company and AristoCraft Supply (“EJT/AC”), a New Albany, Ohio headquartered distributor of operation-critical chemicals and supplies to dry-cleaning and commercial/industrial laundry customers throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States. EdgePoint served as the exclusive financial advisor to E.J. Thomas and AristoCraft Supply. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1936 and 1965, respectively, E.J. Thomas and AristoCraft Supply today operate as one company with two distinct brands/divisions throughout the Midwest and Northeast United States. Focused on delivering ultimate customer satisfaction through customer service, dependability, integrity, and quality, EJT/AC has grown to be an invaluable part of the operations of its customers. Today, more than 5,000 unique customers in the dry-cleaning, commercial laundry, healthcare facility maintenance, and hospitality industry rely on the Company for the vital supplies to keep their operations running on a daily basis.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, Strength Capital Partners (“SCP”) is a private investment firm focused on “buy and build” platforms in the Central United States. SCP pursues investments in a wide range of industries including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation and infrastructure.

EdgePoint specializes in advising middle market businesses and owners regarding mergers, acquisitions, management buyouts, and corporate divestitures.