We acquire and grow middle market industrial & commercial businesses
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Operations-focused acquirerDelta Forge acquires and scales middle-market industrial businesses by bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing and modern operational technology. Our team has worked together for over ten years to identify and grow businesses through a rigorous, award-winning approach that prioritizes operational integrity over financial engineering. We specialize in navigating the complexities of the modern economy, providing the technological infrastructure—including AI-enabled efficiencies—to ensure your legacy remains competitive.
Team
Diverse capabilities enable versatility
Brian Shiau, CFA
Founder, Investment Lead
Private equity executive with $7 billion of transaction experience in industrial acquisitions. Previously, he was a full-stack tech founder. Brian earned his MBA at Yale and AB economics at Princeton.
Jeff Sands, CTP
Operating Partner
3-time TMA award winning turnaround manager and author of “Corporate Turnaround Artistry, Fix Any Business in 100 Days.” Jeff has an MBA and earned his undergraduate degree at Hobart College.
Experience
Track record for outstanding operational performance
Vermont Aerospace
Vermont-based engineering, precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly for aerospace & defense.
Union Metal
Canton, Ohio-based manufacturer of steel poles and structures for the utility, traffic, and lighting industries.
Target Criteria
- Revenue: $20-100 million
- EBITDA: $3-15 million
- Business Services
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Building Products
- Chemicals
- Communications
- Electronics
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Industrial Equipment
- Packaging
- Transportation & Logistics
- Utilities
- Founder & Family Legacy
- Sponsor Exits
- Corporate Carveouts
- Geography: Continental United States