Speyside Equity Advisers – a private equity firm that invests in middle-market, buyout transactions in the manufacturing and value-added distribution sectors – announced that it has completed the acquisition of GSC Technologies. The deal will enable Speyside’s continued investment in GSC and fuel the company’s next growth phase. GSC is a leading manufacturer of plastic goods in North America.
GSC Technologies was founded in 1982 with a single plastic molding machine. Now, GSC Technologies is a leading and groundbreaking manufacturer of plastic goods in North America focused on environmentally aware plastic solutions for organizing daily life today and in the future. Based in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec/Canada), GSC designs and manufactures practical storage and organization lifestyle products for better modern living.
Honigman acted as Speyside’s legal advisor.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are very excited about the GSC acquisition. GSC is similar to a great deal we did in a prior fund, with similar opportunities. GSC has a great growth and value-creation plan that we look forward to facilitating.”
– Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at Speyside
“My team and I look forward to working with the Speyside team to execute our strategic plan. Speyside has a strong operational background that clearly differentiates it from other investment groups. The new capitalization structure and value-creation system that Speyside brings will help us achieve our vision and drive results.”
– GSC CEO Dave Barrow
“GSC is our second closed deal in Speyside Equity Fund II. We are gaining strong momentum in the fund based on increased staff, AUM, and deal activity. We see 2025 as a year full of great opportunity.”
– Nick Lardo, Managing Director at Speyside
