Fond du Lac, WI-based BCI Burke, a maker of commercial play equipment, has been acquired by Bertram Capital.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Burke has established itself as a category leader in premium, single-brand commercial play equipment,” said Kevin Yamashita, Partner at Bertram Capital. “The company’s successes reflect their innovative product offering and best-in-class customer support, as well as their targeted go-to-market strategy in the U.S. and internationally. We recognized a strong cultural fit during the sale process and are honored to partner with Mike Phelan and the Burke team in their next chapter.”
Partnering with Bertram to leverage the firm’s buy and build value creation strategy, Burke will also focus on growth via add-on acquisitions, geographic expansion and new product introductions.
“The Burke team is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Bertram Capital and accelerate our momentum in the outdoor recreation market,” said Mike Phelan, CEO. “The Bertram team differentiated themselves in the sale process through their clear understanding of our business model and go-to-market strategy, shared vision for Burke’s future and their Bertram Labs resource. We look forward to working with Bertram as we continue to deliver on our mission of bringing play to communities around the world.”
Photo courtesy BCI Burke
