Consumer Goods Executive Heath Ashenfelter Named CEO of Pharmacal
Heath Ashenfelter has joined Wisconsin Pharmacal Company as CEO, having spent a career in retail merchandising, marketing and business development roles....
building enduring businesses
Gardner Standard builds lasting partnerships to drive long-term value creation.
Strong Heritage.
Gardner Standard invests in lower middle-market companies. We trace our origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Our heritage provides a valuable perspective that distinguishes us from most investment firms. At Gardner Standard, we understand the importance of a long-term commitment to employees and the community.
Strong Heritage. Valuable Perspective.
Gardner Standard invests in lower middle-market companies. We trace our origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Our heritage provides a valuable perspective that distinguishes us from most investment firms.
136
year heritage
$250MM+
total deal value
8
current companies
A collaborative approach.
Gardner Standard is always relationship-focused. We care about our companies’ management teams and employees, and we work to build a strong partnership long before we invest.
A partnership philosophy shapes our interactions with all company stakeholders before and after a deal closes.
Our companies work hard to get better every day.
Gardner Standard works with our management teams to together achieve long-term growth and profitability objectives.
sectors of interest include
Aerospace & Defense
Engineered Products
Manufacturing
Industrial Services
OTC Consumer Brands
Business Services
Energy Services
Building Products
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Gardner Standard Launches Fox Valley Elevator Platform with Asset Acquisition
Fox Valley Elevator, an investment affiliate of private equity firm Gardner Standard LLC, today acquired the assets of Waupaca Elevator Company, Inc. through a Wisconsin Chapter 128 Receivership process....
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Industry Veteran Mike Ingram Appointed President & CEO of Shadin Avionics
Maverick Investment Company, owner of Shadin Avionics, is excited to announce the appointment of industry veteran Mike Ingram as its new President & CEO....