Industrials


Stax’s Industrial experience covers a wide range of verticals and spans the entire supply chain.

Stax’s understanding of private equity’s key concerns and strategies within the industrials market allows us to improve investment outcomes for private equity and management teams. Our coverage across asset types, market segments, and diverse areas of client focus, coupled with our ability to provide a real-time view of the market pulse yields actionable recommendations which help investors maximize growth potential.

Recent Work

Stax Advises Peak Rock Capital and PortCo Tapco on its Acquisition of Logix ITS
August 26, 2025
Stax supported Peak Rock Capital's PortCo, Traffic and Parking Control Co. (Tapco), on its recent acquisition of Logix ITS, a Canadian-based provider of connected traffic solutions. Read more.
Stax Advises Ares Management and AIR on Acquisition of Owens Design​
August 18, 2025
Stax supported Ares Management and their portfolio company Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) on its recent acquisition of Owens Design. Read more about the deal here.
Stax Provides Sell-side Support to Peak Rock Capital on its Sale of Amtech to Vista Equity Partners​
June 25, 2025
Stax congratulates Peak Rock Capital on its recent sale of Amtech Software, a leading provider of industrial software to the global packaging industry, to Vista Equity Partners. Read more here.
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Expertise

  • Manufacturing

    • Component Fabrication
    • Materials Converting
    • Tools and Tooling
    • Capital Equipment
    • Wire and Cable
    • Electronics and Batteries
    • Signs and Markings
    • Chemicals and Fertilizers
  • Industrial Services & Distribution

    • Specialty Distribution
    • Test, Inspection, Certification
    • Fleet Management
    • Rigging and Lifting
    • Facility Services (HVAC, Fire and Life, Elevator, etc.)
    • Critical Maintenance and Repair
    • Construction and Engineering
    • Equipment Rental
    • Environmental Services
  • Industrial Technology

    • Factory Automation
    • Warehouse Automation
    • Geospatial Technology
    • Supply Chain and Planning Software
    • Asset Monitoring Software
  • Building & Construction

    • Doors and Windows
    • Roofing and Building Envelope
    • Interior Surfaces and Flooring
    • Bath and Kitchen
    • Access Control
    • Lighting and Other Fixtures
    • Furniture
    • HVAC-R , Plumbing, Electrical
  • Energy & Infrastructure

    • Oil and Gas
    • Power Distribution
    • Power Generation
    • Renewables
    • Waste and Wastewater
    • Telecom
  • Transportation

    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Off-Highway Vehicles
    • Powersports
    • Rail
    • Maritime
  • Agribusiness

    • Crop Inputs (Fertilizers, Chemicals, Seeds)
    • Heavy Equipment and Implements
    • Irrigation
    • Agriculture Financing and Services
  • Packaging

    • Flexible Packaging
    • Rigid Containers
    • Protective Packaging
    • Forming Equipment

Leadership

Image of Brad Kuntz

Senior Managing Director

Image of Phil Dunne

Managing Director

Image of Joel Slater

Director

Recent Insights

Stax Advises Peak Rock Capital and PortCo Tapco on its Acquisition of Logix ITS
August 26, 2025
Stax supported Peak Rock Capital's PortCo, Traffic and Parking Control Co. (Tapco), on its recent acquisition of Logix ITS, a Canadian-based provider of connected traffic solutions. Read more.
Stax Advises Ares Management and AIR on Acquisition of Owens Design​
August 18, 2025
Stax supported Ares Management and their portfolio company Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) on its recent acquisition of Owens Design. Read more about the deal here.
Featured by Reuters: How China's new auto giants left GM, VW and Tesla in the dust
By Phil Dunne July 3, 2025
In this recent Reuters special report, Phil Dunne highlights why automakers struggle to match Chinese carmakers—but still hold key advantages, especially in Europe. Click here to read more.
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