A private investment company in the U.S. just announced that it has acquired Humber Sheet Metal Ltd., Transweld International Ltd., and Pursley 2000 Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The acquired companies are primarily in teh business of engineering and designing metal fabrication components and prototypes for original equipment manufacturers of heavy machinery and equipment, with an emphasis in the transportation industry.

The acquirer is managed by the partners of a leading multinational consolidator of manufacturing companies who intend to use the acquired companies as a platform for further acquisitions.

Mezzanine financing to facilitate the transaction was provided by McKenna Gayle Capital Inc.

Aberdeen Gould originated the transaction, arranged the mezzanine financing and provided exclusive advisory services to the shareholders of the private investment company.

Aberdeen Gould is an investment bank that provides advisory services. The firm specializes in mergers, acquisitions, corporate finance, strategic planning and valuations. Based in Toronto, it is part of an extensive network of professionals throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.