StoneTree Investment Partners, a private equity firm focused on lower-middle-market industrial businesses, has invested in Reel Power International, an Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of engineered equipment used in wire, cable, and flexible-material handling applications.
Reel Power operates from its headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and also has a facility in Houston, Texas. The company manufactures engineered, automated solutions for reeling, winding, and coiling, with products designed to increase throughput for customers who manage wire, cable, and other flexible materials. Through its family of brands, including Reel Power Industrial and Reel Power Marine & Energy, the company offers standard and highly engineered systems as well as aftermarket parts, service, certification, and field support.
StoneTree said the investment aligns with its strategy of backing niche industrial businesses, where it can partner with management teams to support operational improvements and long-term expansion. Reel Power and StoneTree both framed the transaction as a platform for scaling automation and systems offerings, strengthening customer relationships, and investing in the company’s people and capabilities across its two operating sites.
Support: Reel Power was advised by Mesirow Financial, and McGuireWoods LLP served as legal advisor to StoneTree. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. StoneTree also noted that it has roughly $200 million in assets under management.
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“We are thrilled to partner with StoneTree as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Joe Henry, Chief Executive Officer of Reel Power. “StoneTree’s industrial expertise, operational focus, and commitment to continuous improvement are highly aligned with our culture and our mission to improve efficiency, safety, and profitability for our customers. With StoneTree’s support, we look forward to expanding our automation and systems offerings, deepening customer relationships, and creating new opportunities for our employees across our Oklahoma City and Houston facilities.”
Joe Henry, Chief Executive Officer of Reel Power
“Reel Power exemplifies the type of industrial business in which StoneTree invests,” said Chris Dupré, Partner at StoneTree. “The Company has built a strong position as a market leader in engineered winding and material-handling systems, supported by a talented management team and attractive long-term industry tailwinds.”
Chris Dupré, Partner at StoneTree
“We are excited to partner with Reel Power to accelerate growth, enhance operational capabilities, and continue investing in people, technology, and innovation for the benefit of customers and employees alike,” added Joel Stanwood, Partner at StoneTree.
Joel Stanwood, Partner at StoneTree
