Generational Capital Markets, a leading advisor for privately held businesses and a member of FINRA/SIPC, has successfully facilitated the sale of BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC to Webco Manufacturing, Inc. The transaction was finalized on November 1, 2024.
Based in Winfield, Missouri, BMF Metal Fabrication specializes in precision metal fabrication, working with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel to provide rapid quotes and industry-leading turnaround times. The company offers a wide range of services, including sheet and plate laser cutting, precision forming, MIG and TIG welding, spot welding, light machining, hardware insertion, and assembly. Catering to both high-volume and short-run projects, BMF also offers finishing services like powder coating and plating, delivering fully finished parts. Known for its industry-leading lead times, BMF prides itself on producing parts in hours or days, ensuring fast and efficient delivery to clients.
Webco Manufacturing, headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, has been a leader in the precision metal fabrication industry for over 40 years, serving sectors such as aviation ground support, construction equipment, industrial cooling, mining, structural products, rail, trucking, and data centers. Since transitioning to a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2005, Webco has cultivated a company culture focused on aligning employee interests with business success, fostering collective responsibility and dedication.
Tom Staszak, Senior Managing Director of M&A at Generational Capital Markets, commented, “BMF Metal Fabrication is experiencing rapid growth and sought a partner that values culture and its people. Webco, with its ESOP structure, was the ideal partner to support BMF’s next phase of expansion and provide long-term opportunities for BMF’s employees. We are excited about the potential of this partnership.”
Aaron Presley, Vice President of M&A at GCM, added, “BMF Metal Fabrication has earned an excellent reputation for its fast, high-quality service. This transaction allows the team to expand its capabilities alongside a well-established industry leader like Webco Manufacturing. The alignment of culture and strategy sets a strong foundation for continued success.”
Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, noted, “This deal underscores our commitment to facilitating transactions that generate long-term value for both parties. We are proud to have played a role in bringing together two companies with significant growth potential.”
The transaction was successfully closed by Tom Staszak, Senior Managing Director, M&A, with support from Vice President Aaron Presley. Legal representation was provided by Andrew Smolik, Shareholder at Polsinelli. Generational Group’s Senior Managing Director Joe Van Voorhis and Senior M&A Advisor Michael Querard were instrumental in establishing the initial relationship with BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC.
