Calfee Private Equity Firm Client Align Capital Partners Completes Combination of Portfolio Company StenTech With BlueRing Stencils

Calfee congratulates our client, Align Capital Partners, on combining its portfolio company, StenTech, with BlueRing Stencils. This strategic move unites two leading providers in the surface mount technology (SMT) stencil and tooling sector, aiming to enhance service offerings and expand market reach.

StenTech, known for its high-precision SMT stencils, pallets, and tooling components, will benefit from BlueRing Stencils’ expertise in laser-cut stencils, nano-coatings, and printing accessories. The integration is expected to deliver improved solutions to customers in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Align Capital Partners (ACP) is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to create shared success. ACP manages $1.8 billion in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas.

Calfee’s team was led by Corporate and Finance practice group Partner Adam Pretty and included Partners Ann Z. Seger (Vice Chair of the Corporate and Finance group), Terrence F. (Terry) Doyle (Firm Vice Chair), and Salvatore J. (Sam) Totino (Partner). Calfee's deal team also included Associate Attorneys Tianshu (Allie) Ji, Hunter D. Poindexter, and Jacob J. (Jake) Bourquin, and Staff Attorney Andrew Griesser.

Read the full Align Capital Partners news release.

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Calfee has a sophisticated and robust Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Sales practice, annually consummating 60-75 M&A transactions, led by an active private equity client base and a large roster of public and significant privately held corporate clients. These financial and strategic buyers, coupled with our deep investment banking representations and relationships, drive a thriving and diverse M&A practice at Calfee.

Calfee's Private Equity team – comprised of more than 30 corporate, securities, tax, and employee benefits attorneys – is dedicated to getting the deal done while remaining responsive, creative, and efficient in negotiating and closing transactions for clients.